Paks vs Panathinaikos prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 23, 2026
Europa Conference League
In the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa Conference League qualification on July 23, 2026, the first leg between Paks and Panathinaikos will take place. The visitors are looking to achieve success right from the start.
Paks vs Panathinaikos: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Paks finished third last season—earning the same 53 points as Debrecen but edging them out on tiebreakers. However, after two cup wins, they were eliminated as early as February. Over the summer, they played actively and quite successfully in friendlies, winning half of their matches.
The Athens team finished only fourth last season, trailing local rivals PAOK by as many as twelve points. This time, they are aiming higher, and they started the summer friendlies with victories, only losing at the end to Rapid Vienna—perhaps already focusing more on the upcoming European campaign than that particular match.
The Hungarians averaged 1.91 goals per game scored and conceded about a third less, at 1.39 per match. The Greek historical giant showed less attacking flair: 1.47 goals scored and 1.03 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Paks vs Panathinaikos
Despite representing geographically close countries, the sides have never played even a friendly against each other.
Both teams are strong and ambitious. We predict "both teams to score" (odds – 1.80).
Paks vs Panathinaikos: Key Statistics and Trends
- Paks have won two of their last three matches
- Panathinaikos have won two in a row
- 50% of Panathinaikos matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.5
Paks vs Panathinaikos: Probable Starting Lineups
Paks play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Getvan – Zeke, Shije, Alaksai, Vash, Vechei – Hinora, Dyurkits, Papp – Tot, Khan
Panathinaikos play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Lafont – Kyriakopoulos, Touba, Palmer-Brown, Calabria – Gnezda-Cherin, Kontouris – Zarouri, Taborda, Andino – Swiderski
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