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Genk have a 1-0 deficit to overcome as they host Olmpiakos in the second leg of their Europa League qualifier after being caught cold in the first leg in Greece.

The Belgians conceded in the first minute of what was a pretty even contest after that in Athens, meaning Olympiakos hold the upper hand in the reverse fixture.

Genk are odds-on but have struggled at home of late - losing their Champions League qualifier against ten-man Servette on penalties Cegeka Arena just a couple of weeks ago.

Leg 1: Youssef El Arabi to score anytime

Olympiakos aren't without a chance here - Genk have made some Champions League headlines of the last few years but the Greek side are also regulars in the group stages of Europe's top competition.

So they'll carry a threat, and none more so that their Moroccan striker Youssef El Arabi, who is Olympiakos' record goalscorer in Europe with 18 goals in 47 games.

He's reaching veteran status now and had a down year with goals last season, but that experience is crucial in European football.

Against a side that has gone seven games without a clean sheet at home - the 36-year-old at 13/53.60 anytime scorer is worth a look.

Leg 2: Over 2.5 Olympiakos cards

Nothing too complicated here but we had five cards in the first leg so one more with the stakes even higher and a place in the next round on the line would be easily understandable.

Olympiakos had three at home so could easily match that on the road with the crowd against them - especially in the second leg of a qualifier.

The Greek side went over 2.5 cards in nine away games last season and having that one-goal lead will only encourage them to sit back and defend more.

That means playing without the ball more and also increases the chances of fouls, and importantly for us, cards.