CSKA 1948 vs Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos edge CSKA 1948 in extra time
Dessers' extra-time strike seals a dramatic UEFA Conference League win.
Panathinaikos secured a 2-1 victory over CSKA 1948 after extra time in the UEFA Europa Conference League. L. García put Panathinaikos ahead after the break, but L. Dvali levelled for CSKA 1948 late on, forcing extra time. C. Dessers then clinched the win for Panathinaikos shortly after the restart of extra time, defying Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win.
- First leg:
- Panathinaikos 1 1 CSKA 1948
- Aggregate:
- Panathinaikos 2 2 CSKA 1948 (a.e.t.)
- Advances:
- Panathinaikos
Outcome probability
The 3rd qualifying round fixture between CSKA 1948 and Panathinaikos promises a cautious encounter, with both sides eager to progress in this competition. Recent form and tactical discipline will be key in this low-scoring affair.
Match factors
Panathinaikos attackers in good scoring form
Jagusic has 2 goals in last 3 games; Andino and Rastoder also scored recently, boosting attacking threat
De Vrij's assist and passing influence
De Vrij provides set-piece threat and high passing volume, aiding Panathinaikos' attack
CSKA 1948's strong defense but limited scoring options
CSKA 1948 has no top scorers listed and low average goals, likely relying on defense
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, no injury disruptions expected
The context
CSKA 1948 have yet to win in this competition, drawing all three of their matches with a modest goal tally of 1 scored and 1 conceded. Panathinaikos, meanwhile, have a slightly better record with one win and two draws, scoring 5 and conceding 4. Historically, Panathinaikos have the upper hand in their head-to-head meetings, winning twice and drawing once, with an average of 1.3 goals per game between them.
Key insights
A. Jagusic
Panathinaikos
Jagusic has been in good scoring form with 2 goals in the last 3 games, making him a key attacking threat.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/272 goals in last 3 games, 72.5 mins avg
Santino Andino
Panathinaikos
Andino is a consistent starter with a goal and good involvement, providing important attacking options.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/271 goal in 2 games, 72.5 mins avg
S. de Vrij
Panathinaikos
De Vrij offers set-piece threat and high passing volume, contributing both defensively and offensively.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/271 assist in 2 games, 89.5 mins avg
Analysis
Despite Panathinaikos' superior head-to-head record and attacking form, CSKA 1948's defensive resilience could prove decisive. Panathinaikos boast attacking threats like A. Jagusic, who has netted twice in recent games, and Santino Andino, who has also contributed goals. CSKA 1948, however, have kept things tight at the back, relying on a disciplined defensive setup. The predicted 1-0 scoreline reflects a match where a single goal, likely from a set-piece or a moment of individual quality, will settle the contest. The expected four cards suggest a competitive but controlled game.
Key facts
- 1.CSKA 1948 have drawn all three matches in this competition so far, scoring and conceding just one goal each.
- 2.Panathinaikos have a slightly better record with one win and two draws, scoring 5 goals and conceding 4.
- 3.In three head-to-head meetings, Panathinaikos have won twice and drawn once against CSKA 1948.
- 4.The average goals per head-to-head match is low at 1.3, indicating tight contests.
- 5.The predicted total number of cards is four, suggesting a competitive but disciplined match.
Prediction
We foresee CSKA 1948 clinching a narrow 1-0 victory, possibly taking the lead by halftime and holding on through a solid defensive effort. The home side's ability to keep Panathinaikos at bay while capitalising on limited chances should be enough to secure the win.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — CSKA 1948
No standout top scorers flagged for CSKA 1948
Away — Panathinaikos
The verdict
This encounter is set to be a tight, tactical battle with few goals and plenty of defensive organisation. CSKA 1948's resilience and home advantage might just tip the scales in their favour, making this a match where patience and discipline will be rewarded.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Yellow Card
García
Rastoder
Yellow Card
Iliev
Rastoder
García
Zemzemi
Yellow Card
Zemzemi
Zaroury
Meyer
Rusev
Dvali
Chirivella
Andino
Dessers
Cuellar
Kiriakopoulos
Medina
Franco
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
CSKA 1948
4-4-1-1Starting XI
- 1P. MarinovG
- 2D. MedinaD
- 3L. DvaliD
- 4A. HoffmannD
- 8M. ZemzemiM
- 9A. IlievF
- 11G. RusevF
- 22O. GaševićD
- 30J. MeyerM
- 33H. CuellarM
- 67Frédéric MacielM
Substitutes
- 6E. ParkhomenkoD
- 13D. SheytanovG
- 14K. StrinskiF
- 15F. SoltaniD
- 19M. BoychevM
- 20B. SobreroM
- 23F. KrebsM
- 31A. BozhevG
- 34P. VitanovM
- 77Elias FrancoF
- 93M. DialloF
- 96D. GrivićD
Panathinaikos
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1Iñaki PeñaG
- 3Georgios Marios KatrisD
- 4Pedro ChirivellaM
- 6S. de VrijD
- 10Santino AndinoF
- 11A. ZarouryM
- 22E. CamaraM
- 55R. van DrongelenD
- 74E. RastoderF
- 77G. KiriakopoulosM
- 99L. GarcíaF
Substitutes
- 5A. ToubaD
- 7A. TettehF
- 8A. JagusicM
- 9C. DessersF
- 12L. ChavesG
- 16A. ČerinM
- 18S. KontourisM
- 20V. TabordaF
- 28F. PellistriM
- 30G. KyriopoulosF
- 44P. BiniarisM
- 70K. KotsarisG
CSKA 1948
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasha Dvali(C) | D | 119 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Petar Marinov | G | 119 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Héctor Cuellar | M | 101 | 7.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Andre Hoffmann | D | 119 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Jules Meyer | M | 83 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Georgi Rusev | F | 83 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Frédéric Maciel | M | 119 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 5/9 |
| Diego Medina | D | 105 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Atanas Iliev | F | 65 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Moataz Zemzemi | M | 72 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Ognjen Gašević | D | 119 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Fourat Soltani | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marto Boychev | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aleks Bozhev | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimitar Sheytanov | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Egor Parkhomenko | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kaloyan Strinski | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brian Sobrero | M | 36 | 7.0 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Dragan Grivić | D | 14 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Florian Krebs | M | 18 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elias Franco | F | 47 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Petar Vitanov | M | 36 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Mamadou Diallo | F | 54 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/4 |
Panathinaikos
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levi García | F | 66 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0/1 |
| Iñaki Peña | G | 119 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stefan de Vrij(C) | D | 119 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rick Van Drongelen | D | 119 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Santino Andino | F | 88 | 7.2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2/6 |
| Etienne Camara | M | 119 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Georgios Kyriakopoulos | M | 106 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Georgios Katris | D | 119 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Anass Zaroury | M | 80 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Pedro Chirivella | M | 88 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Elmin Rastoder | F | 65 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Panagiotis Biniaris | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konstantinos Kotsaris | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Cháves | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Facundo Pellistri | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Georgios Kyriopoulos | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andreas Tetteh | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cyriel Dessers | F | 54 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 0/3 |
| Ahmed Touba | D | 39 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vicente Taborda | F | 31 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Adam Gnezda Čerin | M | 31 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Sotiris Kontouris | M | 13 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adriano Jagušić | M | 53 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/4 |