Olympiacos and Benfica will face off in the Champions League on Tuesday.
This game is crucial for both sides as the winner will likely have a strong hold on the second place spot in the group. Both sides currently have four points and know that Paris Saint-Germain is the likely group winner. That means that one side will have a chance to make the knockout rounds while the other squad will either finish in last place or head to the Europa League.
The first match between the sides favored Olympiacos as the Greek side managed a 1-1 draw in Lisbon, Portugal. That means that the rematch will be played in Piraeus, where the Greek team has the clear advantage.
Olympiacos lost 4-1 in its opener against Paris Saint-Germain but bounced back with a 3-0 thrashing of Anderlecht on the road. The team then drew 1-1 in Lisbon.
Benfica defeated Anderlecht 2-0 at home before losing 3-0 in Paris against PSG.
Benfica's defense has been better by one goal, but its offense has scored two less than Olympiacos.
Prediction: Olympiacos is home and has displayed more confidence and offensive prowess than its Portuguese counterpart. However, it is essential to note that Benfica made it all the way to the Europa League final and will likely play on that experience to pull out a result in this game. It should be a tense affair that ends in a 1-1 draw.
Start Time: Kick-off starts at 2:45 p.m. EST
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