Samsunspor will take on Panathinaikos in the second leg of the Europa League playoff round on Thursday, 28 August.
After the first leg, Panathinaikos hold a one-goal advantage thanks to a 2-1 victory in Greece, but it is all still to play for.
Samsunspor will fancy their chances of turning the tie around, in what is a momentous occasion for the club – their first ever home Europa League match.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Samsunspor vs Panathinaikos prediction below.
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Samsunspor vs Panathinaikos prediction: The hosts to force extra time
Key Stats
- Samsunspor have won their last four competitive home matches.
- Panathinaikos have won just one of their last five European matches inside 90 minutes.
- More than two goals have been scored in four out of Samsunspor's last five competitive matches.
Correct score prediction: Samsunspor 2-1 Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos' recent away record in Europe should give the hosts plenty of encouragement coming into this match, particularly as their home fans are going to make this a night to remember in Samsun. Samsunspor have won their last two competitive home matches by this scoreline and we are backing them to make it three in a row.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Grimsby are huge underdogs
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Samsunspor vs Panathinaikos odds suggest that it is the visitors who are the most likely winners on the night, something that odds more value to our match prediction. Ladbrokes have given Panathinaikos a 40.8% chance of winning the match, while Samsunspor have been given a 35.7% chance of at least forcing extra time.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A second-ever meeting
As this is Samsunspor's first-ever home match in European competition, it should come as no surprise to learn that last week's first leg was the first time that these two teams had ever played against each other before. Therefore, Panathinaikos hold a 1-0 advantage in the overall H2H.
Samsunspor preview: Musaba to make his debut?
Samsunspor's most notable signing of the summer was the acquisition of Anthony Musaba from Sheffield Wednesday. The 24-year-old has missed the start of the season due to a hamstring injury, but is fighting to be available for this one. Fellow new signings, Toni Borevkovic and Afonso Sousa, could also make their debuts on Thursday.
Predicted lineup: Kocuk (GK), Yavru, Satka, Van Drongelen, Tomasson, Ntcham, Makoumbou, Yuksel, Dimata, Kilinc, Mouandilmadji
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 04/05/25
W
Eyupspor
0
Samsunspor
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 26/04/25
W
Bodrum FK
1
Samsunspor
2
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 21/04/25
L
Alanyaspor
1
Samsunspor
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 11/04/25
L
Galatasaray
2
Samsunspor
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 05/04/25
L
Antalyaspor
2
Samsunspor
1
Panathinaikos preview: Any sign of Sanches?
Panathinaikos made one of their biggest signings in living memory this summer by bringing Renato Sanches from PSG, but the all-action midfielder hasn't played since the Club World Cup, so is unlikely to be thrown in from the off here. The Greek side have reported no fresh injuries for the match.
Predicted lineup: Dragowski (GK), Kotsiras, Palmer-Brown, Touba, Kyriakopoulos, Chirivella, Bakasetas Cerin, Tete, Swiderski, Pellistri
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
Player to watch: Facundo Pellistri
Two years ago, Facundo Pellistri was being touted as a potential first-team winger at Manchester United; however, his career has since taken a turn, and he is now looking to rebuild with Panathinaikos. The Uruguayan didn't have the greatest of first seasons in Greece, but now that he is settled, he could turn things around.