Panathinaikos vs Paks
Panathinaikos and Paks share spoils in thriller
A seesaw battle ends 2-2 with goals from Pető and Rastoder keeping Panathinaikos on level terms.
In a lively UEFA Europa Conference League clash, Paks twice took the lead through M. Pető and an unknown scorer, only for Panathinaikos to respond with strikes from A. Jagusic and E. Rastoder. The home side's late equaliser ensured the spoils were shared in a 2-2 draw. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow Panathinaikos win.
- First leg:
- Paks 1 2 Panathinaikos
- Aggregate:
- Panathinaikos 4 3 Paks
- Advances:
- Panathinaikos
Analysis
As the 2nd Qualifying Round of the competition kicks off, Panathinaikos and Paks prepare to face off in what promises to be a competitive encounter. Both teams have already tasted victory and defeat respectively in this competition, setting the stage for a tight contest.
Panathinaikos enter this fixture with a perfect record in the competition so far, having won their opening match 2-1. Paks, on the other hand, suffered a 2-1 defeat in their first outing. The head-to-head history is limited but favourable to Panathinaikos, who have won the only previous meeting between these sides.
Panathinaikos boast midfield dominance through E. Camara, whose tackling and passing accuracy far exceed league averages, giving them control in the middle of the park. Santino Andino is a key offensive threat, having scored in the last match against Paks and maintaining a goal-per-game rate. Paks will rely on D. Böde’s impact off the bench, who scored in limited minutes last time out. Both teams have full squads available, ensuring a fair contest.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards a home win for Panathinaikos with a 2-1 scoreline, reflecting the highest probability outcome. The confidence level is moderate at 35%, suggesting a competitive match but with Panathinaikos holding the edge due to their recent form and key player contributions.
Outcome probability
Match factors
Panathinaikos' midfield dominance via Camara
Camara's superior tackling (6 per game) and passing accuracy (91%) give Panathinaikos control in midfield
Andino's clinical finishing vs Paks
Andino scored in last match vs Paks with 1 goal in 1 game this season, showing strong scoring form
Paks' Böde impactful substitute role
Böde scored off the bench last match with 1 goal in 28 mins, indicating potential to influence game despite limited minutes
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have no confirmed outs, ensuring full availability of key players for this fixture
Key Takeaways
Expect a closely fought match with Panathinaikos narrowly coming out on top. Their midfield control and clinical finishing should be enough to overcome Paks, who will pose threats mainly through impactful substitutes. A 2-1 result seems the most likely outcome in this intriguing 2nd Qualifying Round tie.
- Panathinaikos have won their only match so far in this competition, 2-1.
- Paks lost their opening match 2-1 in this competition.
- Panathinaikos lead the head-to-head record with 1 win from 1 meeting.
- Santino Andino scored in the last match against Paks and has a goal per game this season.
- E. Camara’s tackling rate (6 per game) and passing accuracy (91%) dominate midfield.
- D. Böde scored off the bench last match, showing impact potential for Paks.
- No confirmed injuries for either team, ensuring full squads available.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Panathinaikos
Away — Paks
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
Lapu
Yellow Card
Pető
Assist: Horváth
Jagusic
Szabó
Yellow Card
Lapu
Goal
Assist: Zeke
Touba
Zaroury
Jagusic
Horváth
Yellow Card
Horváth
Pető
Unknown
Čerin
Andino
Unknown
Rastoder
Assist: de Vrij
Match Statistics
Panathinaikos
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1Iñaki PeñaG
- 5A. ToubaD
- 6S. de VrijD
- 7A. TettehF
- 8A. JagusicM
- 10Santino AndinoF
- 11A. ZarouryF
- 16A. ČerinM
- 19T. TsaprasD
- 22E. CamaraM
- 77G. KiriakopoulosD
Substitutes
- 3Georgios Marios KatrisD
- 4Pedro ChirivellaM
- 12L. ChavesG
- 17P. PantelidisF
- 18S. KontourisM
- 20V. TabordaF
- 28F. PellistriM
- 44P. BiniarisM
- 55R. van DrongelenD
- 56Vasilios LavdasD
- 70K. KotsarisG
- 74E. RastoderF
Paks
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1Á. KovácsikG
- 4A. LapuM
- 6M. GyőrfiM
- 7J. SzalaiF
- 12D. BorD
- 17M. PetőF
- 19K. HorváthF
- 20M. ZekeD
- 21K. PappM
- 22J. WindeckerM
- 30J. SzabóD
Substitutes
- 5B. VécseiM
- 8B. BaloghM
- 9J. HahnF
- 10Z. HarasztiF
- 11H. KuzmaD
- 13D. BödeF
- 18G. GyurkitsM
- 24B. LenzsérD
- 25G. RáczG
- 26M. SzekszárdiD
- 28M. GyetvánG
- 29B. TóthF
Panathinaikos
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adriano Jagušić | M | 66 | 8.6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/4 |
| Georgios Kyriakopoulos | D | 89 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Anass Zaroury | F | 61 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Adam Gnezda Čerin | M | 76 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Andreas Tetteh | F | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/4 |
| Santino Andino | F | 76 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4/9 |
| Stefan de Vrij(C) | D | 89 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Etienne Camara | M | 89 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Triantafyllos Tsapras | D | 89 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ahmed Touba | D | 61 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iñaki Peña | G | 89 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Lucas Cháves | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konstantinos Kotsaris | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Georgios Katris | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pavlos Pantelidis | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sotiris Kontouris | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vasileios Lavdas | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Panagiotis Biniaris | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rick Van Drongelen | D | 28 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Elmin Rastoder | F | 23 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 0/2 |
| Pedro Chirivella | M | 13 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Vicente Taborda | F | 13 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Facundo Pellistri | M | 28 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
Paks
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| János Szabó(C) | D | 89 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Milán Pető | F | 73 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Milán Győrfi | M | 85 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 |
| József Windecker | M | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Kevin Horváth | F | 73 | 6.6 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| Gabor Vas | D | 89 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Kristóf Papp | M | 89 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Ádám Kovácsik | G | 89 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andor Lapu | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| József Szalai | F | 72 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Márió Zeke | D | 89 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Hunor Kuzma | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Balázs Balogh | M | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gergő Rácz | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| János Hahn | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zsolt Haraszti | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bálint Vécsei | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Milán Szekszárdi | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Márk Gyetván | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bence Lenzsér | D | 44 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gergő Gyurkits | M | 16 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dániel Böde | F | 17 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Barna Tóth | F | 16 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |