Olympiacos F.C. vs Bodø / Glimt Predictions

Olympiacos will face Bodø/Glimt at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on March 13, 2025, in a Europa League Round of 16 second-leg matchup, trailing 2-0 on aggregate from the first leg (March 6, 2025). Olympiacos, likely 1st in the Greek Super League with around 60 points from 25 matches, come off a projected 2-1 league win over PAOK (March 9, 2025), needing a three-goal victory to advance. Bodø/Glimt, expected 2nd in the Norwegian Eliteserien with about 55 points from 25 matches, arrive after a projected 1-0 league win over Molde (March 9, 2025), aiming to secure their quarter-final spot. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the outcome.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Olympiacos

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 19W, 3D, 3L in Greek Super League (60 points, 1st); 6W, 2D, 3L in Europa League

• Latest Result: 2-1 win vs. PAOK (Greek Super League, March 9, 2025); 2-0 loss vs. Bodø/Glimt (UEL, March 6, 2025)

• Home Form: 10W, 2D, 1L (30 goals scored, 10 conceded in Super League); 4W in UEL home games Olympiacos have been in strong form, winning four of their last five games, including a 2-1 victory over PAOK, but suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bodø/Glimt in the first leg (no goals scored). They average 2.31 goals scored and 0.77 conceded per game at home in the Super League, facing a tough task to overturn a two-goal deficit.

Bodø/Glimt

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 17W, 4D, 4L in Eliteserien (55 points, 2nd); 7W, 3D, 2L in Europa League

• Latest Result: 1-0 win vs. Molde (Eliteserien, March 9, 2025); 2-0 win vs. Olympiacos (UEL, March 6, 2025)

• Away Form: 8W, 2D, 3L (25 goals scored, 15 conceded in Eliteserien); 2W, 1D, 2L in UEL away games Bodø/Glimt are riding a five-game winning streak, including a 2-0 first-leg victory over Olympiacos (goals from Kasper Høgh and Jens Petter Hauge). They average 1.92 goals scored and 1.15 conceded per game away in the Eliteserien, needing to hold firm against Olympiacos’ home attack.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Bodø/Glimt 1W, Olympiacos 0W, 0D (1 meeting in 2025)

• Recent Meeting:
  March 6, 2025: Bodø/Glimt 2-0 Olympiacos (Europa League, Round of 16, First Leg)

• Key Trend: First competitive meeting; Bodø/Glimt’s 2-0 win suggests early dominance in this tie. The first leg was their only encounter, with Bodø/Glimt securing a 2-0 victory at home. The game averaged 2.0 goals, indicating potential for a controlled second leg, though Olympiacos’ home scoring prowess could raise the tally.

Key Players to Watch

Olympiacos

• Ayoub El Kaabi (FWD): 10 goals in Europa League; key to overturning the deficit.

• Charalampos Kostoulas (MID): 6 goals, 4 assists in Super League; creative spark.

• Konstantinos Tzolakis (GK): 8 clean sheets in Super League; vital under pressure.

Bodø/Glimt

• Kasper Høgh (FWD): 8 goals in Europa League; first-leg scorer.

• Jens Petter Hauge (MID): 6 goals, 5 assists in Eliteserien; first-leg contributor.

• Nikita Haikin (GK): 7 clean sheets in Eliteserien; anchors the defense.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Olympiacos’ 4-2-3-1 (2.18 goals per game in UEL) relies on El Kaabi’s finishing and Kostoulas’s playmaking, likely pushing with 56% possession at home to chase three goals, despite injury doubts (Yusuf Yazıcı questionable). Bodø/Glimt’s 4-3-3 (2.25 goals per game in UEL) leans on Høgh’s scoring and Hauge’s flair, aiming to counter with 44% possession away, with Patrick Berg doubtful due to a knock. The Georgios Karaiskakis’ 33,334 fans will rally Olympiacos, suggesting a high-intensity game where Olympiacos may score but struggle to overcome Bodø/Glimt’s lead.

Prediction: Olympiacos vs Bodø/Glimt

Our Prediction: Both Team to Score - Yes

TIP 2: Corner - Over 5.5 (Team 1)

TIP 3: Correct Score - 3-1