29 September 2015 at 18:45
Match Summary
Olympiakos Piraeus defeated Arsenal 3:2. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2015. Goals were scored by F. Pardo 33′, T. Walcott 35′, D. Ospina 40′ (o.g.), A. Sánchez 65′, A. Finnbogason 66′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Arsenal had 69% possession while Olympiakos Piraeus held 31%. Arsenal had 18 shots (9 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Olympiakos Piraeus. Arsenal made 3 substitutions, Olympiakos Piraeus made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Arsenal and Olympiakos Piraeus — 5 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: K. Fortounis
assist: A. Sánchez
Own Goal
assist: T. Walcott
assist: F. Pardo
Match Statistics
Arsenal had 69% possession against Olympiakos Piraeus's 31%. Arsenal registered 18 shots (9 on target) while Olympiakos Piraeus managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 8–4. Fouls committed: 0–0.
Lineups
Arsenal lined up in a — formation, while Olympiakos Piraeus deployed a —.
Defensive Solidity
Arsenal deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Olympiakos Piraeus's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Arsenal field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Olympiakos Piraeus's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Arsenal start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Olympiakos Piraeus averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Arsenal have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Olympiakos Piraeus show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Arsenal vs Olympiakos Piraeus Head to Head Results
Arsenal and Olympiakos Piraeus have met 9 times — Arsenal won 6, Olympiakos Piraeus won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Arsenal leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 25 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.78 per match (16 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2021.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (9)
API data: 23 Apr 2026