Maccabi Tel Aviv did the business in the reverse fixture winning 2-1 away from home, so as long as they don't let complacency take over, it looks to be too tough of a task for Panevezys.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Panevezys prediction: Expecting one-way traffic
Key stats
- Maccabi Tel Aviv are yet to keep a clean sheet in European qualification
- Panevezys are winless in seven games
- The Lithuanian side only boasted 39% possession in the reverse fixture
Correct score prediction: Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 Panevezys
Panevezys only managed to register two shots on target when playing at home last week and went 2-0 down after just 10 minutes. So, we can only see Maccabi Tel Aviv strolling into the next round.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A home win is more than likely
- Home: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- Draw: 5/1 (6.0) – 16.7%
- Away: 12/1 (13.0) – 7.7%
It's no surprise that the bookmakers are favouring the home side by such a large margin given how the reverse fixture played out. It was a rather dominant showing from Maccabi Tel Aviv and there should be no hiccups this time.
We are predicting a rather low-scoring affair at 2-0, but you may see the Israeli outfit putting on a damaging display, and if that's the case then backing the over 2.5 or 3.5 goal market may be value for money. However, we do also offer other free betting tips that you can check out for all of the European fixtures this week.
Most recent H2Hs: Not looking good for Panevezys
These two had never met before last week's encounter and after just one clash, Panevezys will be praying to see the back of Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Lithuanian side are winless in seven and stuck in a rut, so the last thing they need is a must-win match to maintain their European aspirations
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 06/08/24
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Maccabi Tel Aviv preview: Nothing but a win will be expected
The Israeli league winners disappointingly fell out of the Champions League qualifying stages in the previous round, but look to be far more at home in the Europa League. Maccabi Tel Aviv are ahead by one goal but should have far too much for their opponents.
Predicted lineup: Mashpati (GK), Davidzada, Asante, Shlomo, Nachmias, Kanichowsky, Van Overeem, Peretz, Layous, Turgeman, Jehezkel
Israel Premier League 12/05/25
W
Maccabi Netanya
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
6
Israel Premier League 05/05/25
D
Hapoel Beer Sheva
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1
Israel Premier League 26/04/25
W
Hapoel Haifa
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
3
Israel Premier League 21/04/25
L
Beitar Jerusalem
3
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1
Israel Premier League 14/04/25
D
Maccabi Haifa
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1
Panevezys preview: Got to keep things tight
Panevezys know they are up against it going away to face Maccabi Tel Aviv, not only because of the one-goal deficit but also due to their horrendous run of recent form. Zero wins in seven has them edging closer to a European collapse, after working so hard to win their first-ever domestic league title.
Predicted lineup: Cerniauskas (GK), Rasimavicius, Dubra, Klimavicius, Mazan, Gorobsov, Veliulis, Cadenovic, Vega, Dieng, Mbo
Europe Friendlies 18/01/25
L
FK Kauno Zalgiris
2
Panevezys
0
Lithuania A Lyga 09/11/24
D
FK Transinvest
0
Panevezys
0
Lithuania A Lyga 03/11/24
W
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
2
Panevezys
4
Lithuania A Lyga 27/10/24
L
FK Siauliai
3
Panevezys
1
Lithuania A Lyga 22/10/24
D
FK Dziugas Telsiai
0
Panevezys
0
Player to watch: Dor Turgeman
Just 20 years old, but Dor Turgerman has been handed the tough task of leading the line for Maccabi Tel Aviv. He's already got 13 goals for the Israeli powerhouses, although his start to this season has been relatively slow due to his involvement at the Paris Olympics 2024.
The young striker racked up a stunning 49 appearances last campaign, registering 13 goal involvements through his time on the pitch. Now though, with a full season under his belt, he looks ready to make the step up.