Botev Plovdiv will host Panathinaikos as they face off in the second leg of the Europa League qualifying on Thursday, 1 August.
Will we see another win for the Greek side or will the Bulgarian team take advantage of playing at home? Read our Botev Plovdiv vs Panathinaikos prediction to find out and check out some of our other Europa League predictions as well.
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Botev Plovdiv vs Panathinaikos prediction: Guests to claim narrow win
Key stats
- Botev Plovdiv have failed to win in three of their previous four matches across the board.
- Two of the previous three Panathinaikos' matches have gone over 2.5 total goals.
- Botev Plovdiv have gone over2.5 total goals in seven of their last eight matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Botev Plovdiv 1-2 Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos are the side with a bit more pedigree and they are the favourites, but Botev Plovdiv have been competitive in the first leg in Greece, so we expect another close duel between these two teams.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Panathinaikos the more likely winners
- HOME: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.80%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.90%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The guests are the very clear favourites according to the Botev Plovdiv vs Panathinaikos odds, which is understandable after they have won the first leg.
On top of that, Panathinaikos are the better team on paper and they are in good form, but Botev Plovdiv are also a solid team that can push them in the second leg.
In any case, if you like our tips for this game and want to get some more, check out our latest free betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Their second-meeting ever
The Greek side face opposition from Bulgaria for the 10th time in their history, having won five and lost four to date, including their win in the first leg against Botev Plovdiv a week ago.
Botev Plovdiv have faced opposition from Greece once previously in Europe before their matchup with Panathinaikos this season, going down 8-3 on aggregate against Olympiakos in a 1993 UEFA Cup tie.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 25/07/24
Panathinaikos
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv preview: Hoping to turn things around
While they did well to push Panathinaikos in the first leg in Greece, Botev Plovdiv have lost that game in the end, but a one-goal deficit is far from insurmountable, especially since they'll be hosting the second leg. Meanwhile, Botev Plovdiv remain without Atanas Chernev and Georgi Nikolov at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Igonen (GK), Ukaki, Tamm, Conte, Balogiannis, Perera, Eto'o, Akere, Popov, Iliev & Ujah
Bulgaria First League 09/05/25
L CSKA Sofia 3 Botev Plovdiv 0 Bulgaria First League 04/05/25
W Spartak Varna 2 Botev Plovdiv 3 Bulgaria First League 27/04/25
D Beroe 1 Botev Plovdiv 1 Bulgaria First League 18/04/25
D Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia 1 Botev Plovdiv 1 Bulgaria First League 12/04/25
W Septemvri Sofia 0 Botev Plovdiv 3
Panathinaikos preview: Can they defend the first-leg advantage?
After two wins in a row in friendly matches, Panathinaikos continued their streak when it mattered the most and beat Botev Plovdiv 2-1 at home in the first leg of the Europa League Qualifiers. Now they will look to hold on to their lead and secure their place in the next stage of the qualifiers.
Predicted lineup: Dragowski (GK), Vagiannidis, Schenkeveld, Jedvaj, Mladenovic, Vilhena, Arao, Tete, Bakasetas, Djuricic & Jeremejeff
Greece Super League 1 11/05/25
L Olympiakos 1 Panathinaikos 0 Greece Super League 1 04/05/25
W AEK Athens 1 Panathinaikos 2 Greece Super League 1 27/04/25
L PAOK Salonika 2 Panathinaikos 1 Greece Super League 1 13/04/25
W PAOK Salonika 1 Panathinaikos 3 Greece Super League 1 06/04/25
W AEK Athens 1 Panathinaikos 3
