Olympiacos won a domestic double last season, clinching both the Greek Super League and the Greek Cup, but did not impress on the continent, crashing out of the Europa League in the round of 16.
A goalless draw with Cypriot side Pafos marked a similarly underwhelming start to this year’s European endeavours.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Arsenal vs Olympiacos is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today, Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Olympiacos
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage starting from 7pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
Arsenal vs Olympiacos team news
Relative to some of his Premier League rivals, Mikel Arteta has a fairly short list of injury worries. Summer signings Noni Madueke and Piero Hincapie are both out, as are the longer-term absentees Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
There will be a decision to make in defence, though, as Cristhian Mosquera has laid claim to a starting berth with some impressive performances this season. He made way for William Saliba at half-time at St James Park, though, and it remains to be seen who will get the nod on return to N5.
In contention: Bukayo Saka
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Martin Odegaard was involved briefly on Tyneside as he returns from a shoulder injury. He should be approaching full match fitness, but Arteta may decide not to risk him against lesser opposition.
Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard may also be handed a chance to impress.
Olympiacos will be without Roman Yaremchuk and Lorenzo Scipioni for the tie.
Former Wolves winger Daniel Podence has two goal contributions from three league appearances so far this season, and should line up on the left wing against familiar opposition.
Arsenal vs Olympiacos prediction
Olympiacos are an ever-present side in European competition, but there is little to suggest they will cause Arsenal many headaches at the Emirates.
Hosting the minnows Pafos last time out – who were down to ten men from the 26th minute – Olympiacos mustered just three shots on target and squandered two ‘big chances’.
To create so little against a Champions League debutant despite having a spare man, and fail to finish what few chances did come would not fill one with confidence.
Playing away at the Emirates will surely prove too tall an ask.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Arsenal and Olympiacos last met in the 2020-21 Europa League round of 16, with the Gunners progressing 3-2 on aggregate. Martin Odegaard, Gabriel, and Mohamed Elneny were the scorers.
Arsenal vs Olympiacos match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
