CSKA-1948 vs Panathinaikos prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Europa Conference League
In the Conference League qualification semi-finals on August 11, 2026, the second leg between CSKA-1948 and Panathinaikos will take place.
CSKA-1948 vs Panathinaikos: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Sofia was a pleasant surprise last season, finishing second—even ahead of Ludogorets! This year, they have also made a good start, securing several victories after a draw with Spartak in Varna. In the previous qualification round, the Bulgarians drew both matches against Spartak Trnava and advanced after winning the penalty shootout.
The Athens side, despite changing coaches last season, finished only fourth. Even so, this result allowed them to qualify for the Conference League. In the previous round, they managed to overcome Paksi. After a 2-1 victory in Hungary, they came from behind twice at home, ending the match 2-2.
In Greece, both teams exchanged goals midway through the first half, but that was the end of the scoring—the 1-1 draw remained unchanged after the break.
Previous Matches: CSKA-1948 vs Panathinaikos
In the summer of 2023, the clubs played a friendly, which the Greeks narrowly won at home.
The visitors still have a more solid and star-studded squad. We believe they will win this decisive match even away from home (odds – 1.70).
CSKA-1948 vs Panathinaikos: Key Statistics and Trends
- CSKA-1948 have drawn four of their last six matches in regular time
- The club scores exactly 1.5 goals per game, conceding a third less—0.97
- Panathinaikos have recorded draws in two consecutive matches
- On average, Panathinaikos score 1.47 goals and concede 1.03 goals per match
- 50% of Panathinaikos matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.5
CSKA-1948 vs Panathinaikos: Probable Starting Lineups
CSKA-1948 are expected to play a 1-4-4-1-1 formation (possible lineup): Marinov - Gashevich, Dvali, Hoffmann, Medina - Rusev, Meje, Zemzemi, Cuéllar - Masiel - Iliev
Panathinaikos are expected to play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Iñaki Peña - Kyriakopoulos, van Drongelen, de Vrey, Tsapras - Kamara, Chirivella - Andino, Jagusich, Pellistri - Rastoder
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