AZ vs Olympiacos Preview - Nov. 24, 2009 - Matchday 5
>> Friday, November 20, 2009
The Greek power sits second in group with six points while Dutch neophytes AZ have struggled and only carry two points after four matches.
OF NOTE:
- Olympiacos has failed to score outside of Athens. Will the trend continue in Alkmaar?
- AZ has tied both Arsenal and Standard Liège at home in the group. Both matches ended 1-1.
SCENARIOS:
- Olympiacos: will secure at least a Europa League place if they do not lose to AZ plus will advance to the knockout phase if they defeat AZ and Standard Liège fail to defeat Arsenal.
- AZ: will be eliminated from the Champions League if they fail to defeat Olympiacos plus will be eliminated from European competition if they lose to Olympiacos and Standard Liège defeat Arsenal.
PREDICTION:
AZ continues the 1-1 trend at DSB Stadion as Olympiacos advances thru to the group stage once Standard Liège fall against Arsenal.
