The Greek side is in excellent form this Season. They have a great defence which kept a clean-sheet in the last 7 matches. Goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez is in great shape and is protected by centre-backs Konstantinos Manolas and Giannis Maniatis. Their topscorer Konstantionos Mitroglu is currently injured, but veteran Javier Saviola and Joel Campbell are doing good in his absence. They were happy to draw Manchester United, who were in a little bit of a crisis, but seem to be getting better and better. Excpect a full stadium of loud Greek fans and huge motivation from the home side.
Manchester United have been underperforming in the Premier League, the main reason injuries to Robin Van Persie and Wayne Rooney and a week midfield. They signed Juan Mata from Chelsea, but he will not be able to help in the Champions League. Wingers Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young have been overshadowed by sensation Adnan Januzaj, but they will most likely get the nod in the Champions League due to their experience. New signing Marouane Fellaini has not justified his transfer fee yet, but that could be due to his injury problems - he could prove to be a good buy when he returns in the next weeks. Goalkeeper David De Gea is doing well and Man Utd have also managed to sort out their defence after Nemanja Vidic's return. Wing backs Patrice Evra and Rafael also provide threat when going forward and cover the defence sufficiently.
Key Fantasy Players:
Olympiakos: Mitroglu, Weiss, Maniatis
Manchester United: Van Persie, Rooney, Evra
Prediction: Olympiakos will put up a fight, but Man Utd are getting into better form and should be able to use their experience to beat the Greek side. Result: 1:2
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| Konstantinos Mitroglu vs. Wayne Rooney (photo: |
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