Panathinaikos vs Chelsea Prediction

The UEFA Europa Conference League is a really exciting competition for clubs of all sizes, and every team in the running will be in the mindset of adding some silverware to their collection.

Diego Alonso’s Panathinaikos will be hosting Enzo Marseca’s Chelsea on Thursday night.

Key Stats

• Chelsea have lost just one Premier League game this season
• Panathinaikos drew their opening fixture in the UECL
• Chelsea have never lost against a Greek team in European competition

Team Previews, Form, and Standout Players

Both teams have looked strong in their own regard this season, Chelsea are sixth in the Premier League, whilst Panathinaikos are in the European qualifying spots in the Greek Super League.

Panathinaikos Preview

Panathinaikos Predicted Line-up - Bartlomiej Dragowski; Giannis Kotsiras, Tin Jedvaj, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Filip Mladenovic; Nemanja Maksimovic, Adam Gnezda Cerin; Facundo Pellistri, Anastasios Bakasetas, Filip Duricic; Alexander Jeremejeff

Panathinaikos haven’t been their strongest so far this season, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t shown promise so far.

They’re still just five points off top spot in the Greek Super League, a deficit they’d love to make up.

Filip Duricic’s goals from midfield would be vital if they’re to somehow pull off a result here.

Chelsea Preview

Chelsea Predicted Line-up - Filip Jorgensen; Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Renato Veiga; Cesare Casadei, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall; Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Mykhaylo Mudryk; Christopher Nkunku

Chelsea have turned a lot of heads this season, silencing the doubters of their new manager and new recruitment model. They’ve only lost to Liverpool in the Premier League, and will hopefully keep that form going.

However, we expect them to field a completely different lineup to the one we’re used to seeing in the Premier League.

Nkunku will be vital, he’s proved he’s clinical in his appearances this season, and I think he’ll likely find himself on the scoresheet.

Head To Head Stats: Panathinaikos vs Chelsea

These two sides haven’t faced each other in a competitive competition at all in the modern era.

Betting Tips ForPanathinaikos vs Chelsea

If one thing is clear, Chelsea are without a doubt favourites for this match. They’ve got immensely strong squad depth, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they went on to win the entire competition.

However, the odds for a Chelsea win are weak, so we’ve chosen something else to ensure you get the best potential return.

We think overall the best value tip is Chelsea half time/full time, backed up by our research.

Odds of 13/10 on QuinnBet mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £23 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Panathinaikos vs Chelsea

Panathinaikos 1-3 Chelsea

Chelsea will continue their mostly strong form, and manage to beat Panathinaikos.

Everyone at Football Park sends their deepest condolences to Panathinaikos, along with George Baldock’s friends & family, following the news of his untimely passing.

Elsewhere in the Europa League, Fenerbache take on Manchester United.