Arsenal vs Olympiacos Match Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips

By WOBET On Oct 1, 2025

Arsenal return to Champions League action at the Emirates on Wednesday night (1 Oct, 8pm UK), hosting Greek giants Olympiacos in their second league phase clash. Both sides grabbed last-minute winners at the weekend, but the Gunners are strong favourites to build on their opening victory in Bilbao.

Match Preview

It’s been a season of late drama for Arsenal. Four matches in a row now they’ve been rescued by their bench, super subs coming on and changing games. Bilbao away in their first Champions League match was scrappy for 70 minutes until Martinelli and Trossard came off the bench to combine for two quick goals. Same story in the league and EFL Cup – then at the weekend they pulled off a dramatic turnaround at St James’ Park, Mikel Merino levelling and Gabriel Magalhães heading home the 96th-minute winner.

That result not only ended their Newcastle hoodoo but also pulled them back into the title race, two points off Man City with Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs all dropping points.

At the Emirates in Europe, Arsenal’s record is frightening: 13 straight group/league stage wins, 10 of those without conceding a goal. Arteta will expect that run to keep going.

Olympiacos, meanwhile, had a frustrating start. They dominated minnows Pafos on matchday one – 69% possession, 18 shots – but couldn’t break them down even against 10 men. That 0-0 leaves them playing catch-up already.

Their Champions League record in recent years is grim: just 2 wins in their last 21 league phase matches, 16 defeats, and 10 straight away losses at this stage. It’s been 10 years since they last won away in the group stage, against Dinamo Zagreb.

Still, they come here top of the Greek league and full of spirit after their own 96th-minute winner on Saturday, Chiquinho grabbing a brace in a 3-2 win over Levadiakos. And history says they’re not afraid of Arsenal – they’ve actually won 6 of 12 head-to-heads and, remarkably, their last three visits to the Emirates.

Head-to-Head Stats

12 previous meetings: Arsenal 6 wins, Olympiacos 6 wins.
Olympiacos have won their last three matches at the Emirates.
Arsenal have won 13 straight home group stage matches in Europe.

Team News

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard returned at the weekend from a shoulder injury, setting up Gabriel’s late winner. But the Gunners still have a long injury list: Havertz, Madueke and Gabriel Jesus are out until winter, while Piero Hincapié hasn’t shaken off a groin problem.

Saliba is expected to return to the XI after Cristhian Mosquera’s poor showing against Newcastle. Expect Martinelli and Saka to flank Gyökeres up top.

Possible Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Merino; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli.

For Olympiacos, Jose Luis Mendilibar is missing Yaremchuk and Rodinei through injury, while Cabella and Yazici weren’t included in their Champions League squad. Chiquinho will keep his No.10 role after his weekend heroics, Podence expected on the left.

Possible Olympiacos XI: Paschalakis; Costinha, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Garcia, Hezze; Strefezza, Chiquinho, Podence; El Kaabi.

Betting Tips: Arsenal vs Olympiacos

Bookies will have Arsenal as heavy favourites – and with good reason given their home form in Europe. But Olympiacos’ history at the Emirates does add a bit of spice.

Arsenal clean sheet win looks solid – 10 straight home UCL group wins without conceding.
Under 3.5 Goals worth a look, Arsenal usually control games here.
Correct score 2-0 or 3-0 feels about right.
For a longer shot, Gabriel Magalhães anytime scorer (he loves a set piece goal).

Final Winonbetonline Prediction

Olympiacos have been Arsenal’s bogey team in North London before, but that streak surely can’t last forever. Arteta’s side are in the groove, ruthless at home in Europe and carrying plenty of attacking options even off the bench.

Winonbetonline prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Olympiacos
Best betting tip: Arsenal to win to nil.

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