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Here we can expect a tough and physically demanding game in heated atmosphere of Piraeus whre it is never easy for away teams. Viktor Kassai, experienced Hungarian, will be the referee, and he is easy on the cards. In the last 10 games he gave 63 yellow cards and 4 red. As far as Europa League and Champions League are concerned, in his last game he gave out 7 yellow and one red card, and before that 5+1, 8, 7, 5, 4+2, 7+1. Only in the Barcelona vs. City game he showed less cards (5). These teams also play tough football in European competitions. Sporting played their first two games against FCSB, and in the first game there were 9 yellow and one red card (Brych was the referee, 6 cards per game), while there weren't as many at the second game, only 3 yellows (Cakir, 4 cards per game on average). From last season's games, I would point out visit at Legia (7+1) and at home against Dortmund (7), because I don't think the games against Real Madrid, Legia at home and BVB away are relevant. Against Porto, at the national championship, they have 7, 9 and against Benfica 4 and 6. Olympiacos have played 4 CL games this season, at Partizan 6 (Massa, 4 yellows per game), and 6 at home (Estrada, 4 yellow cards per game), against Rijeka 6+1 at home (Zwayer, 4) and 6 away (Makkelle, 3). Last season they were eliminated from the CL to Hapoel in the qualifiers, and they had 6 yellows twice. In the Europa League they have 2 against Besiktas at home (Makkelle), Osmanlispor8+1, Young Boys 6, Astana 8+1, Apoel 5, Arouca 9. In the national championship they have 6 at Panathinaikos, 7 and 8 at home against them. I think there is a reason Kassai is the referee in this game, and that it will not go under 7-8 yellow cards.