Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium will host Panathinaikos vs Vikingur Reykjavik on Thursday, 20 February 2025, as both teams battle for a place in the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League. Which of these sides will be left standing?
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Panathinaikos vs Vikingur Reykjavik predictions: Visitors to open the scoring
Key stats
- Panathinaikos conceded the first goal in five of their last six matches.
- Vikingur Reykjavik drew first blood in the first leg of this tie.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Panathinaikos’ last six games.
- Five of Vikingur Reykjavik's last six matches went above the 2.5-goal line.
Correct score prediction: Panathinaikos 3-1 Vikingur Reykjavik
Despite being the underdogs, Vikingur Reykjavik defeated Panathinaikos in the first leg, extending their winning run to three games. However, the Icelandic outfit have not been consistent, as they have won only three of their last 10 games.
Panathinaikos, on the other hand, won three of their last four matches in this competition. Given that they also won seven of their last eight home games across all competitions, we are confident that the Greek side will overturn a one-goal deficit.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Panathinaikos are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 2/13 (1.15) – 86.7%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Panathinaikos bounced back from last week's defeat with a 2-1 victory over Volos last weekend. They are a force to be reckoned with at home, as their last defeat at Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium came in October last year.
Ahead of this encounter, Panathinaikos are the expected winners at 2/13 (1.15). Teams with these odds usually have an 86.7% probability of winning.
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Moreover, both teams found the net in eight of Vikingur Reykjavik's last nine games, and in four of Panathinaikos' last six matches. With that in mind, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 6/5 (2.20). That one has a 45.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Vikingur hold their own once again?
Despite being the favourites, Panathinaikos suffered a 2-1 defeat in the first leg last week.
UEFA Conference League 13/02/25
Vikingur Reykjavik
Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos preview: Plagued by injuries
Rui Vitoria’s side have a few injury concerns ahead of Thursday's crucial clash.
The Portuguese tactician is expected to miss two of his key players – Erik Palmer-Brown and captain Anastasios Bakasetas – who both started the first leg but later picked up injuries. Also on the treatment table for Panathinaikos are Facundo Pellistri, Tin Jedvaj and Hordur Magnusson.
Predicted lineup: Lodygin (GK), Mladenovic, Ingason, Fikaj, Kotsiras, Maksimovic, Siopis, Mancini, Swiderski, Duricic & Jeremejeff.
Greece Super League 1 16/02/25
W
Volos NFC
1
Panathinaikos
2
UEFA Conference League 13/02/25
L
Vikingur Reykjavik
2
Panathinaikos
1
Greece Super League 1 09/02/25
L
Aris Salonika
2
Panathinaikos
0
Greece Cup 05/02/25
L
Olympiakos
1
Panathinaikos
0
Greece Super League 1 01/02/25
W
OFI Crete
2
Panathinaikos
3
Vikingur Reykjavik preview: Eyeing a Round of 16 spot
Coach Solvi Geir will welcome back Nikolaj Hansen and Karl Fridleifur Gunnarsson, as both players were suspended during the first leg. Meanwhile, defender Tarik Ibrahimagic remains doubtful for this clash after his recent injury.
Predicted lineup: Jonsson (GK), Andrason, Ekroth, Porkelsson, Atlason, Agnarsson, Prandarson, Hafsteinsson, Gudjonsson, Ingimundarson & Sigurpalsson.
UEFA Conference League 13/02/25
W
Panathinaikos
1
Vikingur Reykjavik
2
Iceland League Cup 06/02/25
W
HK Kopavogur
0
Vikingur Reykjavik
2
Iceland Pre-Season Cup 21/01/25
D
Fjolnir
2
Vikingur Reykjavik
2
Iceland Pre-Season Cup 14/01/25
L
KR Reykjavik
5
Vikingur Reykjavik
2
Iceland Pre-Season Cup 04/01/25
L
IR Reykjavik
6
Vikingur Reykjavik
1
Player to watch: Matthias Vilhjalmsson
Matthias Vilhjalmsson was on the scoresheet in the first leg of this tie, ending a run of 12 consecutive appearances without a goal. The former Valerenga midfielder will look to score in back-to-back games for the first time since May 2022.