Match preview — Olympiacos look for redemption against a polished Real Madrid
The weekend’s Champions League fixture at Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki promises a high-stakes encounter as Olympiacos F.C. welcome Real Madrid on 26/11/2025 in Round 5 of the League Stage. The Greek side arrive buoyed by domestic momentum — back-to-back wins and a convincing 3-0 triumph over Atromitos with Mehdi Taremi earning plaudits — but their continental campaign tells a different story. Olympiacos sit low in the group with just two points from four games, only managing two goals while shipping nine. That gulf in efficiency has left them with work to do if they are to remain in contention.
Real Madrid travel with confidence and a much healthier Champions League ledger: nine points from four, eight goals scored and only two conceded. Their La Liga form has been resilient too, highlighted by a 2-2 draw at Elche where Jude Bellingham stood out. Statistically the visitors dominate territory of the attacking numbers — 84 total shots across their recent sample, 39 on target and an average of 21 shots per game compared to Olympiacos’ 12.75. Real’s dangerous attacks average of 63.5 versus Olympiacos’ 52 reflects a team that presses forward with purpose and clinical intent.
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Home advantage at Piraeus will add atmosphere; a near-33,300 capacity and the passionate crowd can unsettle any opponent. Still, Olympiacos’ defensive fragility in the group — conceding eight away goals according to the data — hints that they could struggle to keep Real at bay. The contrast in corner averages and shots on target further underlines the visitors’ superiority when it comes to sustained pressure. Olympiacos’ recent run domestically, however, should not be discounted: they arrive in form and capable of striking on transition, making the game dangerous for Real if the visitors misjudge tempo.
From a betting perspective, bookmakers have made their stance clear: the market heavily leans to Real Madrid with an away price of 1.38 and an implied probability of roughly 72.46%. That is a reflection of form, group position and underlying attacking numbers. For punters weighing alternatives, it’s worth studying timing and value in goal-based markets; resources that explain the nuances can sharpen your approach, such as The right time to place bets on goal markets. If you want to ground your staking in fundamentals, a refresher on pricing mechanics is also useful — see How the betting odds work in sports betting for a concise breakdown.
Betting suggestion: Real Madrid to win (Away) at 1.38. Given the visitors’ clinical edge in shots, goals and group standing, the 1X2 market favours Real Madrid as the most logical single-market selection based on the provided data.