Panathinaikos vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction and Betting Tips

The Europa League returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Panathinaikos play host to Viktoria Plzen at the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium on Thursday. Both sides are currently level on nine points after five rounds of matches and we anticipate an exciting matchup as they look to get the better of each other in Greece.

Panathinaikos were left red-faced at the weekend when they were held to a 2-2 draw by AEL Novibet in their Greek Super League clash after conceding a 99th-minute equalizer at the Alcazar Stadium.

With that result, Rafael Benitez’s men have gone unbeaten in six of their last seven matches, claiming one draw and five wins, including consecutive victories over Malmo and Sturm Graz in the Europa League.

Panathinaikos have picked up nine points from their five Europa League matches so far to sit 14th in the standings, level on points with Thursday’s visitors in 13th place.

Meanwhile, Viktoria Plzen were outclassed and outplayed by Slovacko last weekend as they fell to a 3-0 loss when the two sides squared off in their Czech 1. Liga clash at the Mestsky Fotbalovy Stadion.

Martin Hysky’s side have failed to win three of their most recent four games, losing twice and claiming one draw, having won the three matches preceding this run.

While Plzen have struggled for consistency back home in recent weeks, they can take pride in their performance in the Europa League, where they are unbeaten in their five matches so far, claiming two wins and three draws while scoring six goals and conceding twice.

Panathinaikos vs Viktoria Plzen Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

This will be the first-ever meeting between Panathinaikos and Viktoria Plzen, who will both be looking to begin their head-to-head record on a positive note.
Viktoria Plzen are unbeaten in six of their most recent seven away games, picking up four wins and two draws since September 25.
Panathinaikos have won all but one of their last six home matches in all competitions, with a narrow 3-2 loss against AEK Athens on November 30 being the exception.
Viktoria Plzen are one of just four sides yet to suffer defeat in the Europa League this season, alongside Freiburg, Real Betis and Ferencvaros.