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Paks vs Panathinaikos Prediction, Tips & Odds

Paks vs Panathinaikos

UEFA Europa Conference League2nd Qualifying Round
Paks
WLLWW
1 - 2
Referee: L. Bilbija
Panathinaikos
WLWWW
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.67
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.64 (implied 60.9%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 63.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.58). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (63.4% vs 60.9%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Paks with a projected scoreline of 2-1 against Panathinaikos. Paks has shown a solid level of performance recently, managing two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. This form suggests a level of consistency that could prove crucial in this matchup. On the other hand, Panathinaikos has struggled more, recording two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings. Their recent form indicates a lack of momentum, which may hinder their chances against a more stable Paks side. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 60% for Paks, with the projected score reflecting their recent form. However, one caveat is that any slip in performance could open the door for Panathinaikos to capitalize. For a detailed explanation of our prediction methodology, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Paks Win32%4.80
Draw20%4.13
Panathinaikos Win49%1.58
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6861.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6463.0%

Combined goal output is high (4.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Paks 1-2 Panathinaikos
7.1114.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Panathinaikos -0.0
1.2543%

Panathinaikos have been the stronger side, winning 44% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
7.11
14.3%
0-1
7.22
14.0%
1-1
7.29
13.9%
0-2
7.65
13.2%
1-3
10.86
9.4%
0-3
11.33
9.0%

Our model projects a 1-2 Panathinaikos win as the most likely scoreline at 14.3% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Paks
-0.0
3.51
Panathinaikos
+0.0
1.25
Paks
-0.5
4.80
Panathinaikos
+0.5
1.50
Paks
-1.5
10.50
Panathinaikos
+1.5
2.75

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Panathinaikos are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Paks vs Panathinaikos
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
5.203.851.571.652.151.652.05
Marathonbet
4.654.331.581.652.171.672.05
Betfair
5.003.801.551.652.101.672.15
Pinnacle
4.364.381.651.672.23
SBO
4.753.761.45
William Hill
4.604.001.621.672.10
Bet365
4.754.201.571.622.251.672.10
1xBet
4.604.331.601.652.171.672.08
Unibet
4.904.351.551.662.061.731.95
Betano
4.604.201.621.652.221.672.07
Superbet
5.204.351.541.602.251.702.02
BetVictor
5.004.001.601.622.111.652.10

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
77.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
63%
Over 3.5 Goals
35.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XPaks or Draw
51%2.27
12Paks or Panathinaikos
80%1.19
X2Draw or Panathinaikos
68%1.15

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 Paks1 Draw0 Panathinaikos
23 Jul
Paks
0-0
Panathinaikos
UEFA Europa Conference League

The head-to-head record between Paks and Panathinaikos shows 0 wins for Paks, 0 wins for Panathinaikos, and 1 draw. Their only encounter ended in a goalless draw, indicating a tightly contested match with neither side able to find the net. This lack of scoring suggests a strong defensive performance from both teams, and with no victories recorded, it is clear that historical matchups have been closely fought.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
PaksPanathinaikos
3.06Goals p.g.1.48
1.81Goals conceded p.g.1.12
19%Clean sheets32%
56%Win rate44%
4.88Avg goals in match2.6
xG per game0.90
xGA per game0.56
43%Possession %44%
1.0Shots on target / game3.6
5.0Corners per game3.3
Paks
Recent Form

Paks have won 5 of their last 9 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Ferencvarosi TC 4-2 and lost to Panathinaikos 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 2D 5L from the last 16 games (56% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: PaksAll competitions
26 Jul
Paks
4-2
Ferencvarosi TC
NB I
23 Jul
Paks
1-2
Panathinaikos
UEFA Europa Conference League
17 Jul
Austria Vienna
4-1
Paks
Friendlies Clubs
16 Jul
Paks
5-3
NK Slaven Belupo
Friendlies Clubs
14 Jul
Hapoel Ramat Gan
0-4
Paks
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Paks
0-3
Kozarmisleny FC
Friendlies Clubs
9
Win
56%
2
Draw
13%
5
Lost
31%
Panathinaikos
Recent Form

Panathinaikos have won 7 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include beat Panathinaikos 1-2 and lost to Rapid Vienna 4-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 7D 7L from the last 25 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: PanathinaikosAll competitions
23 Jul
Paks
1-2
Panathinaikos
UEFA Europa Conference League
15 Jul
Rapid Vienna
4-1
Panathinaikos
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Panathinaikos
3-0
Grasshoppers
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
Ajax
1-3
Panathinaikos
Friendlies Clubs
01 Jul
Helmond Sport
0-4
Panathinaikos
Friendlies Clubs
17 May
Panathinaikos
2-2
PAOK
Super League 1
11
Win
44%
7
Draw
28%
7
Lost
28%

Lineups

Confirmed

Paks3-4-2-1Confirmed

12Gabor VasDEF
26Milán SzekszárdiDEF
30János SzabóDEF
21Kristóf PappFWD
9János HahnFWD
7József SzalaiFWD
1Ádám KovácsikGK
20Márió ZekeMID
8Balázs BaloghMID
22József WindeckerMID
24Bence LenzsérMID
11Hunor KuzmaDEF
10Zsolt HarasztiFWD
13Dániel BödeFWD
28Márk GyetvánGK
6Milán GyőrfiMID
5Bálint VécseiMID
4Andor LapuMID
18Gergő GyurkitsMID
19Kevin HorváthMID
17Milán PetőMID

Panathinaikos4-3-3Confirmed

77Georgios KyriakopoulosDEF
6Stefan de VrijDEF
19Triantafyllos TsaprasDEF
5Ahmed ToubaDEF
10Santino AndinoFWD
7Andreas TettehFWD
11Anass ZarouryFWD
1Iñaki PeñaGK
22Etienne CamaraMID
8Adriano JagušićMID
16Adam Gnezda ČerinMID
56Vasileios LavdasDEF
55Rick Van DrongelenDEF
3Georgios KatrisDEF
74Elmin RastoderFWD
20Vicente TabordaFWD
17Pavlos PantelidisFWD
12Lucas ChávesGK
70Konstantinos KotsarisGK
44Panagiotis BiniarisMID
4Pedro ChirivellaMID
18Sotiris KontourisMID
28Facundo PellistriMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Paks

No reported absences

Panathinaikos

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.64 (63%)
Both Teams Score1.68 (61.4%)
Value Bets
Paks Win4.80 (31.8%)
Panathinaikos Win1.58 (48.6%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.17 (37%)
BTTS No2.07 (38.6%)
Speculative
Draw4.13 (19.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

L. Bilbija has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by L. Bilbija to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Paks have averaged 5.0 corners per match at home; Panathinaikos 3.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Panathinaikos have generated 0.90 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 44% of them. They put 3.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Panathinaikos player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.