Greek media outlets are optimistic about Olympiakos' chances, particularly due to NEC's recent performance. The Greek team, led by coach José Luis Mendilibar, is expected to be more intense and aggressive in their approach. As Fos magazine notes, Olympiakos needs to "get into the heads" of the NEC players to gain an advantage.
According to Fos, NEC should be put under pressure from the start, forced into mistakes, and not allowed to feel in control of the game. Olympiakos' previous match saw them dominate possession but fail to create significant scoring opportunities. As Ayoub El Kaabi stated, "We must score." Olympiakos will need to be more threatening and make better use of the spaces on the pitch.
The images of NEC's home loss to Telstar have made their way to Greece, highlighting the Dutch team's vulnerabilities. Olympiakos is confident that they can exploit these weaknesses and cause problems for NEC. Coach Mendilibar may make some changes to his lineup, as reported by Gazzetta, which suggests that players like Jota Silva, Gelson Martins, and Santiago Hezze may be in contention for a starting spot.
The match in De Goffert Stadium begins on Tuesday at 19:30. The winner will secure a spot in the play-offs, where they will face either Bodø/Glimt or Union Sint-Gillis in the next round.