Play-Off Round First Leg – Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava taking place? Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava will take place on Thursday 19th August, 2021 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava taking place? Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava will take place at Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki in Piraeus
Where can I get tickets for Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava? Ticket information for Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava on in the UK? Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava in the UK? Olympiakos vs Slovan Bratislava cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE PREDICTION
Olympiakos will have been extremely disappointed to have dropped into the Europa League play-off round after being beaten on penalties by Ludogorets following draws in both the first and second legs of their Champions League third round qualifying tie. They must now pick themselves up for the visit of Slovan Bratislava with failure to qualify for the Europa League group stage constituting a huge failure for the Greek giants. The hosts should dictate the tempo here at Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki where they are so difficult to overcome for any opponent and Slovan Bratislava will likely maintain a tight defensive shape and try to soak up pressure in a bid to hold out for a draw, all whilst giving themselves an opportunity to break away on the counter attack. However, the strong attacking prowess of this Olympiakos unit is expected to overwhelm Bratislava, eventually ending any visiting resistance and leading the hosts to a comfortable first leg triumph.
