Genk vs Olympiacos Predictions

• Genk ended a poor run of form with a victory at the weekend
• Olympiakos haven’t won across their last eight Europa League trips
• The visitors lost four of their six group games in this competition last term

Genk back on track

Genk had a tough start to the season, going out of the Champions League at the first hurdle before struggling in the league. The Belgian side were expected to dispatch Servette in their European clash, but they drew home and away before going out on penalties.

The rot continued with a 1-0 home defeat to Eupen before they lost 1-0 to Olympiakos in the first leg of this Europa League qualifying tie. That’s put Genk in a position where they need to fight back, but their weekend win over Cercle Brugge has restored some confidence ahead of a must-win game.

Home advantage huge for hosts

Olympiakos haven’t won any of their last eight away Europa League games, which should be a good omen for the hosts. The Greek side failed to win a game across last season’s group stage, losing four of six games.

Genk are favourites for this one and they should build on their weekend victory. Not only are the hosts back to winning ways, but they’re six games into the season compared to an Olympiakos side who are yet to play a league game. The hosts should be in better condition and home advantage can help them to even up this tie.