Sparks will fly as Panathinaikos and Lens contend with each other for a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday 29 August. View our free Panathinaikos vs Lens predictions below.
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Panathinaikos vs Lens predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Lens opened the scoring in each of their last five matches across all competitions.
- The visitors registered the first two goals when these teams clashed last week.
- Panathinaikos suffered two defeats in their last three home games.
- In contrast, Lens are currently on a five-match winning streak, and a 12-match unbeaten run.
Correct score prediction: Panathinaikos 0-1 Lens
Lens have won five consecutive matches, and they kept three clean sheets in their last four victories. Interestingly, Panathinaikos’ last three home games ended by the same 1-0 scoreline, but they were on the receiving end in two of those matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Lens
- HOME:15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
- DRAW:12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY:5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lens have simply been unstoppable in recent weeks. They have won five matches in a row, and are unbeaten in their last 12 games.
With that in mind, Lens are the expected winners at 5/4 (2.25). Teams with these odds usually have a 44.4% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to point out that four of Panathinaikos' last five matches went south of the 1.5-goal threshold. Considering Lens conceded just once in their last four games, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 10/11 (1.91). That one has a 52.4% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another low-scoring affair on the cards?
This will be the sixth encounter between Lens and Panathinaikos in a UEFA competition. Lens have three wins, a draw and a defeat in their previous five skirmishes.
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
Lens
Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos preview: Hoping to turn their fortunes around
The last time Panathinaikos made an appearance in a UEFA competition was last season, when they finished at the bottom of their Europa League group. On the positive side, there are no new absentees for the Greek Super League outfit.
Predicted lineup: Dragowski (GK), Mladenovic, Jedvaj, Ingason, Kotsiras, Cerin, Arao, Duricic, Bakasetas, Tete & Ioannidis.
Greece Super League 1 01/09/24
D
Athens Kallithea
2
Panathinaikos
2
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
Lens
0
Panathinaikos
2
Greece Super League 1 25/08/24
W
Levadiakos
0
Panathinaikos
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
Lens
2
Panathinaikos
1
Greece Super League 1 18/08/24
L
Asteras Tripolis
1
Panathinaikos
0
Lens preview: Eyeing back-to-back appearances in UEFA competitions
Last season, Lens qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2002. They finished third in a group that included Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven, and Sevilla.
Facundo Medina was handed a straight red in the first leg of this tie. The Argentine defender is suspended for the team's trip to Greece. Also, Ernest Nuamah and Nicolas Tagliafico are ruled out for the visitors due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Gradit, Danso, Khusanov, Aguilar, Thomasson, Diouf, Chavez, Zaroury, Sotoca & Said.
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
D
Monaco
1
Lens
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Panathinaikos
2
Lens
0
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
W
Brest
0
Lens
2
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
Panathinaikos
1
Lens
2
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
W
Angers
0
Lens
1
Player to watch: Wesley Said
After scoring in the first leg of this tie, Wesley Said was rested for Lens' 2-0 victory over Brest last weekend. The 29-year-old has been in sensational form for the Ligue 1 outfit, scoring in seven of his last eight appearances. It will be interesting to see if Said will find the net in both encounters between these teams.
