Olympiacos x PSV line-up confirmed and where to watch live in the Champions League

Olympiacos host PSV Eindhoven this Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, in Piraeus, Greece, in a match from the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League league stage.

The Greek team is looking for its first victory in the competition, after gaining just one point in three games, while the Dutch team arrives with four points and unbeaten in eight matches in all competitions.

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The clash, scheduled for 5pm Brasília time, highlights offensive formations on both sides, with a focus on creative midfielders and fast attackers.

• Olympiacos: needing points to advance to the playoffs.
• PSV: leader in the Eredivisie and with an average of three goals per game in the Champions League.

Tactical formations on the field

Coach José Luis Mendilibar opts for a 4-2-3-1 formation at Olympiacos, prioritizing balance between defense and attack. Konstantinos Tzolakis defends the goal, with Costinha and Panagiotis Retsos in central defense, supported by Bruno Onyemaechi on the left flank.

In the middle, Dani García and Christos Mouzakitis anchor the marking, freeing Daniel Podence and Chiquinho to create plays. Ayoub El Kaabi closes the front line, responsible for submissions.

This structure reflects the need to press at home, where the team has scored in all of their last five European games.

Individual Team Highlights

Ayoub El Kaabi appears as a central piece in Olympiacos’ attack, with four goals in the European season. The Moroccan combines speed and positioning, threatening opposing defenses.

Daniel Podence, on the wing, adds dribbling and assists, with a 60% success rate in creative passes in recent games.

At PSV, Guus Til leads the attack with 97 career goals, close to a century mark, while Ivan Perišić brings experience with 49 appearances for the club.

Dennis Man, with 65 rated technique, complements the offensive sector, exploiting quick counterattacks.

Available absences and reservations

Olympiacos has a complete squad, without serious injuries, allowing for minimal rotations. Santiago Hezze is suspended, but options like Mehdi Taremi on the bench offer depth.

• Probable substitutions: Taremi for El Kaabi; Gelson Martins by Chiquinho.
• Bench: Alexandros Paschalakis, Rodinei, Giulian Biancone.

PSV is dealing with absences due to injury: Alassane Pléa (knee) and Ruben van Bommel (cartilage) are out, impacting the offensive rotation.

Peter Bosz keeps the starting core intact, with reserves like Ricardo Pepi and Couhaib Driouech ready to step in.

These losses force adjustments in defense, but the team maintains a ball possession pattern above 60% in recent games.

Stream options in Brazil

The match is broadcast live on HBO Max, an exclusive platform for Champions League games in the country. Subscribers access streaming at no additional cost, with narration in Portuguese.

Prime Video also covers the duel in some markets, including multilingual audio options and instant replays.

For those who prefer open TV, there is no free signal, but apps like HBO Max offer a seven-day free trial.

History and expectations in the confrontation

The teams last met in 2021, in the Europa League, with Olympiacos winning 4-2 in Piraeus.

PSV, however, won the return game 2-1, showing balance in direct duels.

Overall, Olympiacos have a 64% success rate at home in the Champions League, compared to PSV’s 73% success rate in European competitions this year.

Referee Clément Turpin referees the game, known for an average of 3.38 cards per match, which can influence the physical pace.