Greece Super League A — Lamia VS Olympiakos Piraeus

Greece Super League A, - Lamia VS Olympiakos Piraeus
Match Time: 06-01-2024 19:30 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Last season, finishing at the bottom of the regular league standings, Lommel SK underwent a remarkable transformation in the relegation playoffs, ultimately securing survival. This season, they have continued to build on their newfound confidence, making significant progress with a current record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, placing them seventh in the standings. While defensive capabilities may still be lacking compared to the previous season, there has been a noticeable improvement in their attacking prowess. Achieving 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses at home from substitutes, Lommel SK heavily relies on home matches to secure points. Despite this, they have accumulated enough points to comfortably distance themselves from the relegation zone. However, the team's recent form has experienced a notable decline, with only 2 draws and 4 losses in the last 6 matches.

Olympiacos, much like Panathinaikos, is a traditional powerhouse in the Greek Super League. However, they faced a setback last season as the emerging AEK Athens claimed the second position, leaving Olympiacos in third place. This season, another traditional strong team, PAOK, has displayed remarkable performances, pushing Olympiacos to the third spot. Nevertheless, they are only one game behind the league leaders PAOK. Although Olympiacos has maintained an unbeaten record in away matches this season, securing 4 wins and 3 draws, too many drawn games have contributed to a high number of draws, impacting the team's overall performance. Recently, Olympiacos has experienced a slight dip in form, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 6 matches, resulting in a relatively lower win rate.

Odds Analysis
In this match, the initial handicap for Olympiacos is set at -1.25, and the later market odds have adjusted to medium-low levels. There is still considerable support for Olympiacos. Referring to their encounters in the previous season, Olympiacos secured a convincing 4-1 victory away from home when given a 1.5-goal handicap. At that time, Olympiacos was among the top three, while Lamia was positioned at the bottom. This season, Olympiacos remains in the top three, but Lamia has improved to a mid-table position. Despite Lamia's recent dip in form, especially at home, they are expected to put up some resistance. Therefore, the initial handicap of Olympiacos at -1.25 seems reasonable, and the shift in market odds from high to medium-low indicates strengthened support. Olympiacos has a good chance of achieving a substantial victory in this match.

Pick:Olympiakos Piraeus