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Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 Prediction, Tips & Odds

Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948

UEFA Europa Conference League3rd Qualifying Round
Panathinaikos
DDWLW
1 - 1
Olympic Stadium of Athens, Athens
Referee: M. Marchetti
CSKA 1948
DWDWD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams Not to Score
One side looks comfortably the stronger and is likely to keep things clean — BTTS No is the value pick.
BTTS
1.57
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.53 (implied 65.6%) for Both Teams Not to Score. Our experts calculate a 68.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.47). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (68.1% vs 65.6%), driven by the stronger side's ability to control the game and keep a clean sheet. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Panathinaikos to win against CSKA 1948, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Panathinaikos has shown promising form recently, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. This positive trend indicates a strong attacking capability, which will be crucial in a knockout format like the UEFA Europa Conference League. CSKA 1948, on the other hand, has remained unbeaten in their last five matches, with two wins and three draws. Their consistent performance suggests they are a tough opponent, capable of holding their ground. However, they will need to convert their draws into wins to progress in this competitive fixture. The model gives Panathinaikos a solid win probability based on their recent form and home advantage. While they are favoured to win, the caveat lies in the potential for CSKA 1948 to continue their unbeaten streak and possibly frustrate Panathinaikos. The full method and analysis are detailed in 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 to derive these insights.

Betting Predictions

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

Match Result
Panathinaikos Win64%1.21
Draw17%5.90
CSKA 1948 Win19%12.68
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.5357.1%

Panathinaikos have kept a clean sheet in 30% of matches. CSKA 1948 average 1.3 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6950.3%

Combined goal output is high (2.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Panathinaikos 2-0 CSKA 1948
5.1319.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 19.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
Panathinaikos -0.5
1.2158%

Panathinaikos have been the stronger side, winning 41% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
5.13
19.7%
1-0
5.81
17.3%
3-0
6.36
15.8%
2-1
8.51
11.9%
1-1
10.08
10.0%
4-0
10.34
9.9%

Our model projects a 2-0 Panathinaikos win as the most likely scoreline at 19.7% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature Panathinaikos clean sheets, in line with their 30% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Panathinaikos
-0.0
1.05
CSKA 1948
+0.0
9.03
Panathinaikos
-0.5
1.21
CSKA 1948
+0.5
9.40

Lines averaged across 3 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

Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.235.3011.501.732.052.301.50
Marathonbet
1.196.3512.751.652.172.301.53
Betfair
1.155.5013.001.652.102.401.50
Pinnacle
1.176.4216.041.752.07
SBO
1.224.848.871.752.03
William Hill
1.206.0013.002.301.57
Bet365
1.225.2512.001.672.152.381.53
1xBet
1.207.1014.201.692.222.311.55
Unibet
1.206.1013.001.612.142.351.50
888Sport
1.206.0013.001.652.152.301.57
Betano
1.255.8012.501.752.122.421.52
Superbet
1.246.1012.001.742.102.471.51
BetVictor
1.206.0013.001.672.042.381.50

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
77.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
50.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
34.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XPanathinaikos or Draw
81%1.03
12Panathinaikos or CSKA 1948
83%1.10
X2Draw or CSKA 1948
36%4.14

Head to Head

Last 2 Meetings (Panathinaikos leads 2-0)
2 Panathinaikos0 Draw0 CSKA 1948
Jul 23
CSKA 1948
0-1
Panathinaikos
Friendlies Clubs
Jul 23
Panathinaikos
1-0
CSKA 1948
Friendlies Clubs

In the last two matches between Panathinaikos and CSKA 1948, Panathinaikos has won both encounters, with a record of 2 wins and 0 draws for CSKA 1948. The scorelines indicate a tight rivalry, with both matches ending in narrow 1-0 victories for Panathinaikos. This suggests that while Panathinaikos has been successful, the contests were closely contested, with CSKA 1948 failing to score in either fixture. As such, CSKA 1948 has not won against Panathinaikos in their most recent meetings.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
PanathinaikosCSKA 1948
1.48Goals p.g.1.33
1.15Goals conceded p.g.0.8
30%Clean sheets40%
41%Win rate40%
2.63Avg goals in match2.13
0.90xG per game
0.56xGA per game
49%Possession %49%
4.3Shots on target / game1.0
3.9Corners per game6.0
Panathinaikos
Recent Form

Panathinaikos have won 4 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 7 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include drew with CSKA 1948 1-1 and drew with Paks 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 9D 7L from the last 27 games (41% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: PanathinaikosAll competitions
05 Aug
Panathinaikos
1-1
CSKA 1948
UEFA Europa Conference League
30 Jul
Panathinaikos
2-2
Paks
UEFA Europa Conference League
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
11
Win
41%
9
Draw
33%
7
Lost
26%
CSKA 1948
Recent Form

CSKA 1948 have won 1 of their last 6 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include drew with CSKA 1948 1-1 and drew with Spartak Trnava 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 7D 2L from the last 15 games (40% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: CSKA 1948All competitions
05 Aug
Panathinaikos
1-1
CSKA 1948
UEFA Europa Conference League
31 Jul
CSKA 1948
2-1
Arda Kardzhali
First League
28 Jul
CSKA 1948
0-0
Spartak Trnava
UEFA Europa Conference League
25 Jul
CSKA 1948
2-1
Botev Vratsa
First League
22 Jul
Spartak Trnava
0-0
CSKA 1948
UEFA Europa Conference League
17 Jul
Spartak Varna
2-2
CSKA 1948
First League
6
Win
40%
7
Draw
47%
2
Lost
13%

Lineups

Confirmed

Panathinaikos4-3-3Confirmed

77Georgios KyriakopoulosDEF
55Rick Van DrongelenDEF
19Triantafyllos TsaprasDEF
6Stefan de VrijDEF
74Elmin RastoderFWD
1Iñaki PeñaGK
10Santino AndinoMID
28Facundo PellistriMID
22Etienne CamaraMID
4Pedro ChirivellaMID
8Adriano JagušićMID
5Ahmed ToubaDEF
3Georgios KatrisDEF
11Anass ZarouryFWD
30Georgios KyriopoulosFWD
20Vicente TabordaFWD
12Lucas ChávesGK
70Konstantinos KotsarisGK
44Panagiotis BiniarisMID
18Sotiris KontourisMID
16Adam Gnezda ČerinMID

CSKA 19484-4-1-1Confirmed

3Lasha DvaliDEF
4Andre HoffmannDEF
2Diego MedinaDEF
22Ognjen GaševićDEF
30Jules MeyerFWD
9Atanas IlievFWD
1Petar MarinovGK
33Héctor CuellarMID
11Georgi RusevMID
8Moataz ZemzemiMID
67Frédéric MacielMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Panathinaikos

No reported absences

CSKA 1948

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
Panathinaikos Win1.21 (64.4%)
BTTS No1.53 (57.1%)
Value Bets
Over 2.5 Goals1.69 (50.3%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.11 (49.7%)
Both Teams Score2.36 (42.9%)
Speculative
Draw5.90 (16.6%)
CSKA 1948 Win12.68 (18.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Panathinaikos have averaged 3.9 corners per match at home; CSKA 1948 6.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.0 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 41% of them. They put 4.3 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
Both Teams to Score No

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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.