The second leg of the Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 between Olympiacos (Greece) and Bodo/Glimt (Norway) will take place on March 13 at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus. The first match ended with a 3-0 victory for Bodo/Glimt. Olympiacos vs. Bodo/Glimt: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Olympiacos
Jose Luis Mendilibar's men have complicated their task of reaching the quarter-finals after a 0-3 loss in the first leg. This defeat was only the second for Olympiacos in this season's Europa League. Moreover, before this, the Greeks had conceded just three goals in the current competition and had a four-match clean sheet streak. To advance to the next round, the team needs to win by at least four goals in regular time. Notably, the club has never reached the quarter-finals of Europe's second-tier competition before.
- The club has not lost in regular time in their last six home matches in the Europa League (4 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 6 home games in this competition.
- The Greeks have scored in the second half in 6 of their last 7 home Europa League matches.
Predicted lineup for Olympiacos (4-3-3)
Konstantinos Tzolakis – Rodinei, Francisco Ortega, David Carmo, Julian Biancone – Gelson Martins, Chiquinho, Christos Mouzakitis – Luis Palma, Roman Yaremchuk, Santiago Esse.
Midfielder Yusuf Yazici will miss the game due to injury.
Bodo/Glimt
Kjetil Knutsen's side secured their sixth victory in the current Europa League campaign with a win in the first match, marking only the second time they achieved a margin of at least three goals in this competition. Bodo/Glimt have already scored 23 goals in this Europa League season, leading in this category. To advance to the next round, the Norwegians need to avoid losing by more than two goals in 90 minutes, and in the event of a three-goal defeat, extra time will be played. Previously, the club only reached the quarter-finals of a European competition once – in the 2021/22 Conference League.
- The team has not won in regular time in 8 of their last 9 away Europa League matches (3 draws, 5 losses).
- Both opponents scored in 90 minutes in 7 of the club's last 9 away games in this competition.
- The Norwegians have scored exactly one or two goals in regular time in 7 of their last 9 away Europa League matches.
Predicted lineup for Bodo/Glimt (4-3-3)
Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Bjorkan, Ole Blomberg, Jostein Gundersen, Odin Bjørtuft – Sondre Fet, Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen – Fredrik Schjolvd, Kasper Heg, Jens Petter Hauge.
Referee
Felix Zwayer (Germany)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 54;
Average yellow cards per match – 6;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 22%.
Olympiacos vs. Bodo/Glimt: Match Prediction
The result of the first match will likely force the Greeks to push forward from the start and take more risks than usual. Olympiacos can count on a positive outcome given their excellent home form: in their last nine home Europa League matches, they have lost only once, winning six times in this period. Additionally, in their last five home games in this competition, the Greeks have achieved three big wins.
The Norwegians have struggled away from home in European competitions: in their last nine away Europa League encounters, Bodo/Glimt have won just once and suffered five defeats. Moreover, during this period, the club managed only one clean sheet. Notably, in their last three away matches in this tournament, the team lost twice, conceding a total of six goals.
I believe the Greeks will take advantage of their home ground and defeat the Norwegians. My prediction: Olympiacos to win
