Europa League 2024-2025: Porto-Olympiacos, the likely lineups

Porto-Olympiacos, the probable formations

Porto and Olympiacos will face off at the Do Dragao. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Both teams are battling to defend and consolidate their position in the playoff zone, with only two rounds remaining to the conclusion of the Europa League single group stage and the Europa League. The hosts currently occupy 18th place with 8 points, while the guests are in 15th place with one point ahead. Porto therefore has an opportunity to overtake the Greek outfit, which in turn will try to snatch a useful result to maintain its lead, neither team can afford a misstep in a challenge that could prove decisive for the passage of the round.

For the challenge against Piraeus’ red-and-whites, coach Bruno è is ready to deploy Diogo Costa in goal, defensive line composed of Joao Mario, Otavio, Perez and Moura, In the middle of the field space will be given to the pair formed by Nico Gonzalez and Eustaquio, while on the three-quarter will act Vieira, Namaso and Galeno in charge of supporting the sole striker Omorodion.

Mendilibar opts for a 4-2-3-1 form, with Tzolakis defending the goal and a back line formed by Costinha, Retsos, Biancone and Pirola. In midfield, space will be given to the duo consisting of Hezze and Garcia, while Rodinei, Kostoulas and Velde will act on the three-quarter, tasked with supporting the’only forward El Kaabi.

Probable lineups

Porto (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa; Joao Mario, Otavio, Perez, Moura; Nico Gonzalez, Eustaquio; Vieira, Namaso, Galeno; Omorodion. All: Bruno.

Olympiacos (4-2-3-1): Tzolakis; Costinha, Retsos, Biancone, Pirola; Hezze, Garcia; Rodinei, Kostoulas, Velde; El Kaabi. All: Mendilibar.