Olympiacos and Fenerbahçe have clashed four times in the past across various competitions. The Greek team emerged victorious in the last two encounters during the 2021-22 season.
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For either team to reach the final of the Conference League and lift the trophy would be quite an achievement.
Thus far, clubs from Europe’s top five leagues have dominated the Conference League, with Roma and West Ham emerging as champions in previous seasons.
With the Turkish Super League and Greek Super League facing a decline in strength compared to other European leagues, winning the Conference League could significantly boost the prestige of these competitions.
Olympiacos enters the match against Fenerbahçe with momentum, having secured consecutive wins in the Greek Super League, defeating Aris 3-0 and Lamia 5-1.
The team is currently three points behind the league leaders, engaged in a tight title race with PAOK and AEK Athens.
In the round of 16, Olympiacos faced Maccabi Tel Aviv in a thrilling contest.
Despite losing 4-1 in the first leg, Olympiacos staged a remarkable comeback in the second leg, winning 6-1 after extra time, with former Manchester City and Inter Milan forward Stefan Jovetic scoring the decisive goal.
Similarly, Fenerbahçe is in contention for the league title in the Turkish Super League, trailing Galatasaray by only two points.
The intense competition between the two rivals has reignited the excitement surrounding the title race in Turkey.
Team News & Updates:
At Fenerbahçe, veteran striker Edin Dzeko has been in remarkable form this season, leading the team’s goal-scoring charts with 21 goals in all competitions.
Michy Batshuayi, a former Chelsea player, has contributed 13 goals, while forward Dusan Tadic has provided 12 assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities.
Olympiacos relies on Ayoub El Kaabi for goals, with the Moroccan striker netting 25 times in all competitions this season.
Daniel Podence, a former Wolverhampton Wanderers winger, has added 13 goals to the team’s tally.
Prediction & Analysis:
With Olympiacos buoyed by their home advantage and fervent support, we anticipate a closely contested affair. Our prediction leans towards a narrow 2-1 victory for Olympiacos, setting the stage for an intriguing second leg in Turkey.
- Olympiacos FC 2-1 Fenerbahçe SK
