Plzen vs Panathinaikos Prediction & Betting Tips | 26/02/2026

Plzen vs Panathinaikos Prediction and Betting Tips | 26 February 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

23 February 2026 • 11:46 UTC • 1 min read

Plzen vs Panathinaikos Prediction and Betting Tips 26 February 2026

Plzen take on Panathinaikos at Doosan Arena in the second leg of the Europa League playoffs. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, we predict a 1-1 draw. Plzen did well to hold Panathinaikos to a 2-2 draw in Athens and yet another close encounter is on the cards on Thursday evening. The Czechs average 1.84 expected goals at home, but score only 1.50, meaning that they lack cutting edge. Plzen defender Merchas Doski serves a one-game ban.

Panathinaikos, on the other hand, continue relying on in-form forward Andrews Tetteh, who scored a brace in the first leg. PAO have been conceding only 0.60 goals per away game of late, which suggests a low-scoring affair at Doosan Arena. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Czech Republic.

As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach in the decider, we believe that there is big value in betting on Under 2.5 goals. Additionally, Half-Time Draw and Draw bets should be considered.

This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 26 February 2026 at 17:45.

What is our Plzen vs Panathinaikos prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Plzen 1 - 1 Panathinaikos

Plzen vs Panathinaikos Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -106 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Matej Vydra @ 220 Odds
First Goalscorer: Matej Vydra @ 600 Odds
To be Booked: Davide Calabria @ 187 Odds
Asian Handicap: Panathinaikos +0.5 @ -118 Odds
European Handicap: Panathinaikos +1 @ -125 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -125 Odds
Draw No Bet: Viktoria Plzen to Win @ -225 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 375 Odds
Clean Sheet: Viktoria Plzen - No @ -188 Odds

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Plzen Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	ldwdwwwwdd	1.90
Home	wdwd	2.00
Away	ldwwwd	1.83

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	50%	50%
Average Goals Per Game	2.10	2.00	2.17
Scored	1.30	1.50	1.17
Conceded	0.80	0.50	1.00
BTTS	40%	50%	33%
Clean Sheets	50%	50%	50%
Failed to Score	30%	25%	33%
Expected Goals	1.50	1.84	1.28
Expected Goals Against	1.60	1.77	1.48

Panathinaikos Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dddwlwlddw	1.40
Home	dwldd	1.20
Away	ddwlw	1.60

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	20%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	1.90	2.40	1.40
Scored	1.10	1.40	0.80
Conceded	0.80	1.00	0.60
BTTS	40%	60%	20%
Clean Sheets	40%	20%	60%
Failed to Score	30%	20%	40%
Expected Goals	1.30	1.50	1.10
Expected Goals Against	1.29	1.29	1.30