Genk vs Olympiacos Prediction: the Hosts to Do Their Best At Home

Prediction for the Europa League match between Genk vs Olympiacos, which will take place on August 17th. In the first match, the players of the Greek team pleased the fans and achieved a minimal advantage over the opponent. Will Genk respond with a better game in Belgium? Check the team conditions and choose several betting options!

The defeat against Olympiacos was the third defeat in a row for Genk. Before the game in Greece, the team lost to Servette and was eliminated from the Champions League. There was also a poor home performance against Eupen in the Jupille League. After the game against the Greek club, Genk visited Cercle Brugge. In the third round of the Belgian championship, the team improved after a weak stretch and scored an unanswered goal against the opponent. With six points, the club occupies fifth place in the standings.

The match against Genk was the first for Olympiacos in the 2023-24 season. In the previous season, the team failed to challenge AEK for the Greek league title, losing to the rival by ten points. The club finished third in the standings, losing to Panathinaikos by five points. During the summer, Olympiacos played five friendly matches, winning two, tying two, and losing one.

It's time for the Belgian club to step in and take advantage of Olympiacos' lack of practice. We expect a completely different story and more results in Belgium. As a main option, we suggest picking an interesting lineup with shots on goal before the break. Genk have been struggling at the back and have conceded in four of their six official matches this season.