Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium when Fenerbahce and Olympiacos Piraeus lock horns in the Conference League quarter-finals, return leg. Former Manchester United midfielder Fred misses the game through suspension, while Jayden Oosterwolde is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the first leg. Poland international Sebastian Szymanski is back from the domestic ban. The Thrylos, on the other hand, are eager to defend their slim lead in Istanbul and they are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in Thursday’s encounter.
Portugal forward Daniel Podence is back from suspension, while both Bandiougou Fadiga and Doron Leidner remain on the sidelines with injuries. Anyhow, we are tempted to put our money on Edin Dzeko and Co. this time out as Olympiacos are not regarded as good travellers. In their last meeting in Istanbul Olympiacos outplayed Fenerbahce 3-0, meaning that the Turks are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Player (Cengiz Under):
Cengiz Under is a professional footballer who plays for both Roma and the Turkish national team. Born in Sindirigi, Turkey on July 14, 1997, Under is a pacey winger who began his youth career at Bucasport. In 2013 he moved to Altinordu and he continued playing for the Doganlar Stadium outfit at senior level.
After scoring 11 goals in 51 appearances in the league for Altinordu, Cengiz Under moved to big-spending capital club Basaksehir. The left-footed attacker scored 7 goals in 32 appearances in the Super Lig before joining Serie A side Roma in the summer of 2017. Under signed a €13.4 million worth deal with the Giallorossi, making his league debut in a 3-1 loss to Inter on August 26, 2017.
The Turkey international came as a substitute for Danielle De Rossi in the 83rd minute of the match. Speaking of his international career, Cengiz Under made his debut for the Turkish national team on March 27, 2017 in a 3-1 win over Moldova.
Highlighted Team (Olympiacos):
Olympiakos are regarded as one of the biggest club in Greece. The Thrylos were founded back in 1925 and they play their home games at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus. The capacity of the stadium is 33 296. In 2016 Olympiakos won their 43rd Greek Superleague trophy and it has to be noted that they clinched their sixth consecutive domestic title.
However, the club’s biggest success came in 1999 as they participated in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Red and whites were beaten by Juventus in the two-legged tie. It is well known that Panathinaikos are considered the club’s bitterest rivals and the two teams share a great and long-standing rivalry.
The likes of AEK and PAOK are regarded as Olympiakos’ fierce opponents as well. The likes of Javier Saviola, Kevin Mirallas, Darko Kovacevic, Lomana LuaLua, Joel Campbell, Rivaldo and Marko Pantelic are notable footballers who played for the club in the past. Olympiakos fans are friends with Red Star Belgrade supporters.