Europa League · Matchday
2026-10-22 19:00:00 · 03:00 · Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki
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AI Predicted: 1-0|Actual: 1-0
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| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away | EV Home | EV Draw | EV Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | 1.53 | 4.00 | 5.50 | -11.3% | -4.0% | -1.0% |
| PinnacleVALUE | 1.55 | 4.26 | 5.70 | -10.1% | +2.2% | +2.6% |
| 1xbetVALUE | 1.60 | 4.26 | 5.78 | -7.2% | +2.2% | +4.0% |
| WilliamHill | 1.57 | 3.90 | 5.00 | -8.9% | -6.4% | -10.0% |
| BetfairVALUE | 1.55 | 4.20 | 5.50 | -10.1% | +0.8% | -1.0% |
| bwinVALUE | 1.57 | 4.20 | 5.50 | -8.9% | +0.8% | -1.0% |
| LadbrokesVALUE | 1.57 | 4.20 | 5.50 | -8.9% | +0.8% | -1.0% |
| Macauslot | 1.45 | 4.15 | 5.20 | -15.9% | -0.4% | -6.4% |
| DafabetVALUE | 1.60 | 4.20 | 5.60 | -7.2% | +0.8% | +0.8% |
| CoralVALUE | 1.57 | 4.20 | 5.50 | -8.9% | +0.8% | -1.0% |
| MelBetVALUE | 1.57 | 4.16 | 5.65 | -8.9% | -0.2% | +1.7% |
| Sbo | 1.51 | 3.75 | 5.10 | -12.4% | -10.0% | -8.2% |
| MansionBet | 1.56 | 4.05 | 5.20 | -9.5% | -2.8% | -6.4% |
| MarathonbetVALUE | 1.58 | 4.20 | 5.70 | -8.4% | +0.8% | +2.6% |
| BetVictor | 1.53 | 3.90 | 5.50 | -11.3% | -6.4% | -1.0% |
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Match Report
Olympiacos F.C. 1–0 Sparta Praha | Europa League | 22 October 2026
Result Summary
A late header from substitute Armando González Alba proved the difference as Olympiacos F.C. claimed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Sparta Praha at home in the Europa League. The Greek side dominated proceedings throughout but had to wait until the 78th minute — just 16 minutes after González Alba's introduction — to finally break the deadlock, with Marcus Holmgren Pedersen supplying the decisive assist.
Match Analysis
The statistics tell a compelling story of Olympiacos's dominance. Imanol Alguacil Barrenetxea's side controlled 60% of possession, generated 107 attacks to Sparta's 88, and recorded a remarkable 64 dangerous attacks compared to just 27 for the visitors. The corner count — 14 to 3 in Olympiacos's favour — underscores how persistently the home side pinned Brian Priske Pedersen's team back.
With 23 total shots to Sparta's 14 and 18 key passes versus just 5, Olympiacos were clearly the superior force in the final third. Yet despite all that pressure, they managed only 3 shots on target, which explains why the result remained goalless for so long. Sparta, though largely outplayed, showed discipline and defensive resilience for much of the contest.
Discipline was, however, an issue for the Czech side. Sparta accumulated four yellow cards — Jaroslav Zelený (29'), Roman Macek (38'), Ebrima Singhateh (77'), and Martin Suchomel (80') — reflecting a combative approach to frustrating the home attack. Olympiacos were not entirely blameless either, with João Pedro Ferreira Silva (83') and Gelson Dany Batalha Martins (90+2') also picking up bookings late on.
The turning point came through the substitutions. Alguacil Barrenetxea made decisive changes in the 62nd and 74th minutes, bringing on González Alba and Pedersen respectively. The connection between the two paid dividends almost immediately — Pedersen's delivery found González Alba to head home at the 78th minute, a goal that rewarded Olympiacos's sustained dominance. Sparta's attempt to respond was limited; their own substitutions, including Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk and Jonatan Braut Brunes, could not shift the momentum of the game.
Prediction Review
Our pre-match forecast of a 1–0 Olympiacos victory proved to be precisely correct, both in scoreline and outcome. With a predicted home win probability of 58% and an overall confidence rating of 55/100, this was never a straightforward call — and the match itself validated that measured uncertainty. Sparta made Olympiacos work hard for every chance, and it took a well-timed substitution and a set-piece moment to separate the sides.
Key Takeaways
- Olympiacos's dominance was real but inefficient — 23 shots yielding only 3 on target highlights a finishing sharpness that must improve in future European fixtures.
- Substitute impact was decisive: González Alba scored within 16 minutes of coming on, underlining the value of Alguacil Barrenetxea's bench options.
- Sparta's discipline cost them: four yellow cards reflected the pressure they were under, and their inability to sustain any attacking threat — just 5 key passes — made a point of their own extremely unlikely.
- Olympiacos's 85% passing accuracy and controlled build-up play ensured Sparta rarely had the ball long enough to threaten, with the home side restricting their opponents to just 1 shot on target.
A professional, if ultimately grinding, European victory for Olympiacos.
Olympiacos F.C. vs Sparta Praha — Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Olympiacos F.C. vs Sparta Praha?
PredictNext's AI model favours Olympiacos F.C. with a 58% win probability — Olympiacos F.C. 58%, draw 24%, Sparta Praha 18%.
What is the predicted score for Olympiacos F.C. vs Sparta Praha?
The AI forecasts a 1-0 scoreline for Olympiacos F.C. vs Sparta Praha, generated with 55% model confidence.
Will Olympiacos F.C. vs Sparta Praha have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives 52% for over 2.5 goals and 48% for under 2.5 goals in Olympiacos F.C. vs Sparta Praha.
How accurate was the Olympiacos F.C. vs Sparta Praha prediction?
PredictNext's AI predicted 1-0; the match finished 1-0. The winner call was correct.