Panathinaikos host Plzen in the Europa League playoffs first leg, with both teams welcoming key forwards back from suspension. Anyhow, we predict a 1-0 home win as Plzen have been having their ups and downs on the road. PAO’s Karol Swiderski returns to bolster a side that has been inconsistent at home, winning 60% of their home games this season and averaging 2.0 points per home outing. Their attack has scored 2.0 goals per game at the Olympic Stadium, while conceding just 0.4, highlighting a solid defensive record.
Plzen travel to Athens in strong form as well, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.2 goals per home game. On the road, the Czechs have still managed 1.6 points per game, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.2 on average. Historical H2H data is minimal, with only a goalless draw in their previous encounter. Experienced forward Matej Vydra is back from suspension for the visiting side.
Given Panathinaikos fine home form and returning key striker, Home Win should be considered alongside Panathinaikos to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals as both sides look solid defensively.
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 19 February 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Panathinaikos vs Plzen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Panathinaikos 1 - 0 Plzen
Panathinaikos vs Plzen Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 200 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Andrews Tetteh @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Andrews Tetteh @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Vaclav Jemelka @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Panathinaikos 0 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Panathinaikos +1 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -300 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Panathinaikos to Win @ -175 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Panathinaikos to Win/Panathinaikos to Win @ 275 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Panathinaikos - Yes @ 162 Odds
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View OfferPanathinaikos Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlwl | 1.50 |
| Home | wwdwl | 2.00 |
| Away | lddwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.43 | 1.76 | 1.09 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.25 | 1.45 |
Plzen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwww | 1.90 |
| Home | dwwdw | 2.20 |
| Away | dldww | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.62 | 1.79 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.57 | 1.63 | 1.51 |
Panathinaikos vs Plzen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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