Aston Villa vs Olympiacos Prediction: 2/5/2024

Aston Villa is gearing up to edge closer to the Conference League final with a match against Olympiacos at Villa Park this Thursday. Villa is the favorite to secure a victory in the first leg, but they must demonstrate their prowess on the pitch. Midfielder Youri Tielemans is expected to play despite an injury scare in a recent 2-2 draw against Chelsea, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is sidelined due to suspension.

Olympiacos, known for their struggles on the road, face a challenging away game, which further tilts predictions in favor of a home win for Aston Villa. The Greek team’s difficulties are compounded as both Andreas Ndoj and Georgios Masouras will miss the match due to bans. However, Olympiacos will welcome back defender Panagiotis Retsos into the starting lineup after his suspension kept him out of the game against Fenerbahce. Notably, this matchup marks the first European competition encounter between Aston Villa and Olympiacos.