Arsenal vs Olympiacos predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of Europa League fixture today

Arsenal welcome Greek outfit Olympiacos to the Emirates Stadium on Thursday, looking to finish the job and progress in the Europa League last-16.

Alexander Lacazette scored the winning goal a week ago, which gives the Gunners a slender 1-0 lead and a potentially important away goal.

Mikel Arteta’s side are unbeaten in 10 across all competitions after their 3-2 victory against Everton on Sunday.

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Olympiacos had a crucial domestic match against reigning Greek champions PAOK at the weekend and triumphed 1-0, while their loss to Arsenal a week ago was their only defeat since late November – against the Gunners’ own domestic rivals, Tottenham.

Ratings: Olympiacos vs Arsenal

1/11 Bernd Leno – 7

2/11 Bukayo Saka – 8

3/11 David Luiz – 6

4/11 Shokdran Mustafi – 7

5/11 Sokratis – 6

6/11 Granit Xhaka – 6

7/11 Matteo Guendouzi – 7

8/11 Joe Willock – 6

9/11 Gabriel Martinelli – 6

10/11 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 6

11/11 Alexandre Lacazette – 7

1/11 Bernd Leno – 7

2/11 Bukayo Saka – 8

3/11 David Luiz – 6

4/11 Shokdran Mustafi – 7

5/11 Sokratis – 6

6/11 Granit Xhaka – 6

7/11 Matteo Guendouzi – 7

8/11 Joe Willock – 6

9/11 Gabriel Martinelli – 6

10/11 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 6

11/11 Alexandre Lacazette – 7

Here’s our prediction for the second leg and everything else you need to know about the game. 

What time is Arsenal vs Olympiacos?

The match kicks off at 8pm GMT at the Emirates Stadium. 

How can I watch on TV?

The game will be shown live on TV in the UK, and can be watched on BT Sport 3 – coverage starts at 7.30pm.

Can I stream it online?

Yes, BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and BT Sport app.

Team news

Arsenal: Sead Kolasinac will miss the game after damaging his right shoulder at the weekend. Kieran Tierney is still a few weeks away and new signing Cedric Soares is still out with a knee injury. Meanwhile Calum Chambers is out for the rest of the season.

Olympiacos: Ruben Semedo will miss the game through suspension and Hilal Soudani is side-lined with a long-term injury for the Greeks.

Predicted line-ups

Arsenal: Leno; Bellerin, Mustafi, Luiz, Saka; Guendouzi, Xhaka; Pepe, Willock, Martinelli; Lacazette (4-2-3-1). 

Olympiacos: Sa; Elabdellaoui, Cisse, Ba, Tsimikas; Bouchalakis, Guilherme, Camara; Masouras, El-Arabi, Valbuena (4-3-3). 

Prediction? 

Arsenal 2-0 Olympiacos. The Gunners are already halfway there and have an important away goal to ease the pressure. They’re in good form and their quality should prove to be too much for the Greeks.

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