Olympiacos vs. Arsenal Champions League 2015-16: Predictions, Preview, Stream, LIneups, Schedule
Can Arsenal finish the job?
After digging itself a massive hole in the first two games of the Champions League campaign, Arsene Wenger's team looked like it would be heading out early. But a big win over Bayern Munich gave the team massive hope and then some help from this very same Bavarian foe saved the team's campaign, giving it every chance to change its fortune on Wednesday.
The task is straightforward -- defeat Olympiacos by two or more goals and Arsenal gets to play on in the tournament. Lose or draw and it is over.
Olympiacos will have the benefit of playing at home, but Wenger's team should be hungry for the win and will undoubtedly look to put on a show for fans watching back home in London.
The first time these sides met, Arsenal imploded at home, losing 3-2 and looking like a team on its way out. However Olympiacos imploded in Munich in the last matchup of the schedule and wound up by the score of 4-0 and now faces a do or die scenario of its own.
Olympiacos will be happy to not have to face Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal's top performer this season. The Chilean was injured was injured during Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Norwich City and is likely out for some time with a hamstring injury. Sanchez has three goals for Arsenal in this tournament this season and has nine goals in all competitions for the Gunners thus far.
Olivier Giroud has 10 goals overall for the Gunners and will be looking to add to his account. The Frenchman is actually on the best pace of his career as an Arsenal player from a goal scoring perspective and will be crucial to the team's success in this match.
Prediction: Arsenal wins 3-1 and cements a spot in the Round of 16.
Start Time: 2:45 p.m. EST
Watch the game on Fox Soccer 2 Go or ESPN3.
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