9 December 2015 at 19:45
Match Summary
Arsenal defeated Olympiakos Piraeus 3:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2015. Goals were scored by O. Giroud 29′, O. Giroud 49′, O. Giroud 67′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Olympiakos Piraeus had 48% possession while Arsenal held 52%. Olympiakos Piraeus had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Arsenal. Olympiakos Piraeus made 3 substitutions, Arsenal made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Olympiakos Piraeus and Arsenal — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Ramsey
assist: J. Campbell
Penalty
Match Statistics
Olympiakos Piraeus had 48% possession against Arsenal's 52%. Olympiakos Piraeus registered 12 shots (4 on target) while Arsenal managed 11 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 7–6. Fouls committed: 0–0.
Lineups
Olympiakos Piraeus lined up in a — formation, while Arsenal deployed a —.
Defensive Solidity
Olympiakos Piraeus deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Arsenal'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
Olympiakos Piraeus field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Arsenal'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
Olympiakos Piraeus start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Arsenal 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, Olympiakos Piraeus have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Arsenal show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Olympiakos Piraeus vs Arsenal Head to Head Results
Olympiakos Piraeus and Arsenal have met 9 times — Olympiakos Piraeus won 4, Arsenal won 5, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Arsenal leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 27 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (12 for the home side, 15 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2015.
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Recent Meetings (9)
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