Olympiacos vs Genk Predictions

• Olympiakos finished last term with a home win over Champions League side Panathinaikos
• The visitors went out of the Champions League after landing a winnable tie against Servette
• Genk have won just one of their four games this term, losing at home to Eupen at the weekend

Will Genk suffer another setback?

Genk have already been put out of the Champions League and they could suffer a similar fate in the Europa League if performances don’t improve. The visitors are four games into the season and so far they’ve picked up just one win.

Thursday sees them making a difficult trip to an Olympiakos side that made the group stage of this competition last season. The Greek side will have plenty of support behind them for their first competitive game of the campaign, but can they take advantage of Genk’s recent struggles?

Tough trip for visitors

Genk were handed a winnable tie against Servette in their Champions League qualifier, but they drew both legs and exited on penalties. Their drop into the Europa League arguably brings a tougher test for the Belgian side, who were beaten 1-0 at home to Eupen at the weekend.

Olympiakos should make the most of home advantage after winning their final two home games of the campaign, including a victory over a Panathinaikos side who are playing in the Champions League this season. With Genk’s form taking a turn at the wrong time, back the hosts to secure a first leg win.