Barcelona vs Olympiacos Prediction Champions League 21.10.2025
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Barcelona vs Olympiacos Prediction Champions League
Barcelona vs Olympiacos Prediction and Betting Tips for Tuesday, October 21, as Hansi Flick’s side return to European action at Montjuïc. The Catalans will look to shake off recent domestic inconsistency and climb up the table in the revamped league phase. Explore more Champions League Predictions from XpertStats for expert betting insight this week.
- Barcelona look to secure their second European win of the season at the Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys.
- Olympiacos aim to end a painful streak of 11 straight Champions League defeats.
- Lewandowski sidelined; El Kaabi leads Olympiacos’ attack after a weekend brace.
- History heavily favors Barcelona, unbeaten in seven home games vs Greek clubs.
Barcelona’s season has felt like a pendulum, swinging from thrilling highs to frustrating lows. Their 2-1 defeat to PSG left bruises, both physical and psychological, and a 4-1 loss at Sevilla didn’t help. Still, a last-gasp winner from Ronald Araujo against Girona on Saturday reignited belief. Flick’s men sit just two points behind Real Madrid, but with El Clásico looming, rotation could be on the cards. Can they keep their focus? Hard to say, but history is on their side: seven home wins in seven against Greek opponents.
Injuries are testing Barcelona’s depth. Robert Lewandowski is out with a hamstring issue, while Raphinha and Ferran Torres remain doubtful. That means young talents like Lamine Yamal and Fermin López may shoulder more responsibility. Pedri, always the engine, will likely be rested before Madrid, leaving Flick a tactical headache. Still, with the Camp Nou temporarily swapped for Montjuïc, the Blaugrana have made their new home a fortress, scoring two or more in 11 of their last 13 home Champions League outings.
Olympiacos arrive in Spain clinging to faint hope but full of grit. They haven’t won a Champions League match in 11 tries, yet Jose Luis Mendilibar’s men showed life in a 2-0 league win over AEL Larissa. Ayoub El Kaabi bagged both goals and remains their main threat. But it’s a steep mountain to climb: the Greek side has never beaten Spanish opposition away from home in 16 attempts. Can El Kaabi’s hot streak crack Barcelona’s backline? That’s the million-euro question.
For Olympiacos, discipline and compactness will be key. Mendilibar knows what it takes to upset big teams, remember his Conference League run? Still, his record vs Barcelona (23 losses in 27 matches) paints a grim picture. Expect the visitors to sit deep, soak pressure, and hit on the break. Even so, the Catalans’ firepower and historical dominance should shine through. A confident home win feels likely, but complacency could be their only real enemy. For more expert analysis, check our latest Champions League Predictions.
Barcelona and Olympiacos meet again in the UEFA Champions League, eight years after their last encounter. Hansi Flick’s men aim to bounce back from their 1-2 home loss to PSG, while the Greek champions look to end a poor run of results in Spain, where they’ve lost 14 of 16 visits. The match at Montjuïc promises intensity as both teams fight to recover form and confidence. Source: mundodeportivo.com.
Barcelona (-1.5) looks solid based on both form and history. The Catalans have scored at least two goals in 11 of their last 13 home Champions League matches, and they’ve never lost to Greek opposition at home. Even with Lewandowski injured, players like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Fermin López have shown they can create chances and finish them. Olympiacos, meanwhile, haven’t scored a single goal in this season’s competition and have lost 11 straight Champions League group-stage games. Their away record in Spain is dreadful: 14 defeats in 16 visits. Hansi Flick’s side should dominate possession and territory, forcing the Greeks into deep defensive blocks. With their superior pace, technique, and creativity, Barcelona’s attack should eventually break them down. A two-goal margin feels realistic, especially given Olympiacos’ vulnerability on the road and Barcelona’s habit of rebounding strongly after setbacks.
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