Rangers vs Panathinaikos Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 22, 2025 | Ibrox | UEFA Champions League Qualification, Round 2 | 19:45 BST

Two European giants go toe-to-toe in what is sure to be a thrilling tie in the second round of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Qualifying. Rangers would be considered favourites due to their strong European run, in last season’s Europa League. Panathinaikos are no slouches, however, having finished third in the Greek Super League and losing to Fiorentina in the Conference League last 16.

Key Betting Tip: Half-Time Draw at 2.25 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Rangers vs Panathinaikos Predicted Lineups

Rangers Predicted XI: Butland; Tavernier, Djiga, Fernandez, Aarons; Rothwell, Raskin, Diomande; Cortes, Danilo, Gassama.

Panathinaikos Predicted XI: Drągowski; Vagiannidis, Touba, Palmer-Brown, Max; Chirivella, Siopis, Maksimovic; Pellistri, Ioannidis, Tetê.

Russell Martin’s tenure gets underway on Tuesday evening, with his first competitive fixture in charge of Rangers. After their signing of Max Aarons and Jack Rothwell from Bournemouth, they are both expected to start.

As for the Greek side, the defender Ahmed Touba could make his first first competitive start. Facundo Pellistri and Tetê will both be crucial help stop the hosts and keep the score tight.

Rangers vs Panathinaikos Current League Standings

The Glaswegians will look to get off to a good start under new coach Martin, and more importantly something to defend before they head to Greece for the second leg.

Panathinaikos will be looking for something similar to take from Ibrox, or at the very least, make sure they will be able to keep competitive before heading back home for the return fixture.

Rangers vs Panathinaikos Head-to-Head Timeline

With these sides operating in different leagues in Europe, they have only been able to meet each other in continental competition. They were drawn up in the same group as each other in the 2003/04 Champions League, although neither team advanced from a group that included Manchester United and Stuttgart. Panathinaikos did gain the edge over these games.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• December 2003: Rangers 1-3 Panathinaikos (Champions League)
• October 2003: Panathinaikos 1-1 Rangers (Champions League)

Recent Rangers vs Panathinaikos Matches Analysis

Rangers Last 5 Matches:

• Rangers 2-2 Club Brugge (H) – Club Friendly
• Rangers 2-2 Hibernian (A) – Scottish Premiership
• Rangers 3-1 Dundee United (H) – Scottish Premiership
• Rangers 4-0 Aberdeen (H) – Scottish Premiership
• Rangers 1-1 Celtic (H) – Scottish Premiership

Rangers are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions, but more importantly have not lost at home in their past five home games.

Panathinaikos Last 5 Matches:

• Panathinaikos 3-1 Westerlo (A) – Club Friendly
• Panathinaikos 1-2 Braga (A) – Club Friendly
• Panathinaikos 0-0 Schalke (H) – Club Friendly
• Panathinaikos 0-1 Nordsjælland (H) – Club Friendly
• Panathinaikos 3-0 Metalist 1925 (H) – Club Friendly

Throughout their packed preseason, Panathinaikos have won twice, lost twice and drawn once. They will feel like they could have performed better in these matches and will need to take something back to Greece.

Rangers vs Panathinaikos Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a half-time draw. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Rangers vs Panathinaikos Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Half-Time Draw @ 2.25 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a first half draw in this fixture. It will be a tight game where there will be key moments which both sides must take.

Key Players to Watch: Rangers vs Panathinaikos

James Tavernier (Rangers): The defender was the best rated player for Rangers last campaign and is always a very consistent performer. He scored four goals and provided eight assists from full-back last term, whilst maintaining solid at the back, keeping 11 clean sheets.

Tetê (Panathinaikos): The Brazilian was a key figure throughout Panathinaikos’ European journey last campaign. In his six starts in the competition, he scored four vital goals and helped out with providing key chances for his side too, playing 1.9 key passes per game and creating three big chances.

Rangers vs Panathinaikos Match Facts

Referee: Donatas Rumšas (LTU)

Broadcast Details:

UK: Premier Sports 1

Stadium Information: The iconic Ibrox Stadium is located in Glasgow, Scotland, and can hold in excess of 50,000 spectators.