Panathinaikos vs AS Roma Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Panathinaikos vs AS Roma Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 29, 2026 | Olympiako Stadio Spyros Louis | UEFA Europa League | 20:00 GMT

The Greek giants Panathinaikos, led by Rafa Benitez, host Roma, natives of the Italian capital, in a big Europa League game that looks like a potential upset in favour of the hosts. They've both confirmed a place in at least the play-offs based on their league positions, though the visitors are in good stead to achieve a spot in the top eight, so there's a good chance they'll throw a lot at this in hopes of finding a win.

Panathinaikos have been, for the most part, very solid at the back, so a Roma onslaught could allow the hosts to hit them on the counter with their quick attacking talent. Roma are also missing some key players through injury, particularly in the midfield and attacking areas, so we reckon a surprising result may well be in the pipeline for this game.

Key Betting Tips: Panathinaikos to Win @ 4.40 odds on Coral, 4.20 odds on BoyleSports and QuinnBet or 4.00 on Kwiff all represent good value based on the tip provided by Football Park's advanced algorithm.

Roma have picked up injuries in key areas and Panathinaikos will be keen to maintain their strong record of clean sheets lately, so we think that an upset may well be on the cards here.

Panathinaikos vs AS Roma Predicted Lineups

Panathinaikos Predicted XI (4-5-1): Alban Lafont; Georgios Kyriakopoulos, Ahmed Touba, Erik Palmer-Brown, Davide Calabria; Anass Zaroury, Anastasios Bakasetas, Adam Gnezda Cerin, Renato Sanches, Pavlos Pantelidis; Andreas Tetteh

Striker Karol Świderski will serve his suspension in this game, while Davide Calabria's status is currently in question as he is reportedly unwell. Cyriel Dessers, Pedro Chirivella and Filip Djuricic are all set to miss the next few games with injuries.

AS Roma Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Mile Svilar; Daniele Ghilardi, Evan Ndicka, Gianluca Mancini; Wesley, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Bryan Cristante, Mehmet Zeki Çelik; Paulo Dybala, Matias Soulé; Donyell Malen

Roma have suffered a big loss in the midfield with the injury of Manu Koné, joining Mario Hermoso in the list of players expected back next month. Angelino won't be available, and attacking options are slightly shorter with the injuries of Artem Dovbyk and Stephan El Shaaraway.

Panathinaikos vs AS Roma Current League Standings

Panathinaikos are now four unbeaten in the Europa League, which has meant they have guaranteed a place in the play-offs for qualification to the Round of 16. They're three points clear of 24th placed Celtic coming into this, which means that even a loss will see them avoid elimination and face off with an opponent of a similar level in the hopes of progressing in the competition.

Roma are in prime position to seal a place in the top eight, which would see them bypass the play-offs and qualify directly for the Round of 16, but there's plenty of sides queueing up behind them to steal their space if they falter against Panathinaikos. They've won their last four on the bounce in Europe and extending that run will see them finish right at the top end of the league stage table.

Panathinaikos vs AS Roma Head-to-Head Timeline

This is the first meeting between these two sides in history.

Panathinaikos and AS Roma Recent Matches Analysis

Panathinaikos Last 5 Matches:

• Panathinaikos 0-0 Atromitos (A) - Super League 1
• Panathinaikos 1-1 Ferencvaros (A) - UEFA Europa League
• Panathinaikos 0-4 AEK Athens (A) - Super League 1
• Panathinaikos 3-0 Aris Thessaloniki (H) - Greece Cup
• Panathinaikos 3-0 Penserraikos FC (H) - Super League 1

The hosts had looked in decent form with two 3-0 wins in a row, but they seem to have stumbled since after being battered by AEK. Earning a point against Ferencvaros was certainly a good result given the quality of their opponents, and it seems as though defensive solidity was their main priority against Atromitos having conceded so much recently, so they should be able to come into this refreshed from their embarrassing result in the league.

AS Roma Last 5 Matches:

• AS Roma 1-1 AC Milan (H) - Serie A
• AS Roma 2-0 VfB Stuttgart (H) - UEFA Europa League
• AS Roma 2-0 Torino (A) - Serie A
• AS Roma 2-3 Torino (H) - Coppa Italia
• AS Roma 2-0 Sassuolo (H) - Serie A

Roma have looked decent lately and were able to enact revenge on Torino in a league fixture after they dumped them out of the cup the game prior. Defensive solidity has been a priority for Gian Piero Gasperini's side, keeping three clean sheets in their last five, where they've gone on to score nine times and concede four in that period. They salvaged a draw against Milan, but importantly, they lost Manu Koné in the 59th minute to a thigh injury, which could complicate matters for them going forward.

Panathinaikos vs AS Roma Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 60.00% confidence in Panathinaikos to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Panathinaikos vs AS Roma Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Panathinaikos to Win @ 4.40 odds on Coral - We reckon an upset is on the cards here, as Roma have picked up injuries in some key areas and Panathinaikos will be looking to use their attacking quality to make a statement heading into the play-offs.

Key Players to Watch: Panathinaikos vs AS Roma

Anass Zaroury (Panathinaikos): The ex-Burnley winger scored the late equaliser for his side in their last Europa League outing against Ferencvaros, so will be looking to emulate his heroics this time around. He wasn't on the pitch for long, but his impact was vital for Panathinaikos in rescuing a massive point, so keep an eye on him causing a headache for the Roma defence from the left flank.

Matias Soulé (AS Roma): The young Argentinian has looked very exciting for Roma, bringing a massive threat on the attack from the number 10 position. Soulé also brings a lot of versatility to his game, able to play pretty much anywhere along the frontline at a very high standard, but he is at his undeniable best when behind a striker to influence play going forward. He loves getting on the ball to create chances, and has proven clinical this season in front of goal as well, with six goals and four assists to his name in Serie A already.

Panathinaikos vs AS Roma Match Facts

Broadcast Details: TNT Sports 7, discovery+ UK

Referee: N/A

Stadium Information: Located in Athens, the capital of Greece, the Olympiako Stadio Spyros Louis is the Olympic Stadium of Athens, named after the first winner of the modern Olympics in 1896. With a capacity of 75,000, it is home to Panathinaikos for UEFA competition matches, as they play domestic fixtures at the Leoforos Alexandras Stadium.

Panathinaikos vs AS Roma: Final Prediction

Panathinaikos 2-0 AS Roma