Bet of the Day: Panathinaikos vs Villarreal Prediction and Betting Tips | September 21st, 2023

Bet of the day Panathinaikos vs Villarreal Prediction  – Europa League

Hopes were high for the popular greek side to make a return to the UEFA Champions League after defeating Marseille in qualifying. However, a setback against Braga in the play-off round has relegated them to the UEFA Europa League (UEL) group stage. This is a significant moment for the Greek Super League runners-up, as they haven’t featured in a European group stage since their last-place finish in the UEL back in the 2016/17 season.

Panathinaikos’ Promising Start

The Greeks have made an impressive start to their new league campaign, winning all three matches and scoring nine goals without conceding. This strong start may boost their confidence ahead of this UEL clash, even though they enter as considerable underdogs against Villarreal. The Greens’ prior European record against Spanish opposition, with three wins, seven draws, and 19 losses, underscores the challenge they face. Additionally, their home win rate against Spanish teams stands at a modest 21% (3 wins, 6 draws, 5 losses).

Villarreal’s European Aspirations

Villarreal, the 2020/21 UEL winners, are looking to continue their European success. After winning their first major European silverware in 2020/21, they reached the Champions League semi-finals. Although they regressed on the continental stage with a round of 16 exit in the UEFA Europa Conference League last season, they have renewed hopes after winning their first game under new boss Pacheta over the weekend.

Villarreal’s Impressive UEL Record

Villarreal enters this UEL clash with a near-faultless 15-match unbeaten run in the competition, including 13 wins and 2 draws. Their impressive form extends to UEL away matches, where they have recorded five consecutive clean sheets, part of an imperious run of form dating back to the beginning of the 2018/19 campaign, featuring 7 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss. This strong track record positions them as favorites in this matchup.

Head-to-Head Key Statistics

• • Historical Encounters: Panathinaikos and Villarreal have a limited history of UCL encounters, with matches dating back to 2009.
  • Competitive Matches: The matches have been closely contested, often decided by narrow margins.
  • Draws: Both teams have played to draws in past UCL fixtures.

Head-to-Head Match History

• 10.03.09: CL – Panathinaikos 1-2 Villarreal
• 25.02.09: CL – Villarreal 1-1 Panathinaikos

Team News and Predictions

P’kos possible starting lineup:

Brignoli(GK); Juankar, Schenkeveld, Magnusson, Kostiras, Vilhena, Perez, Bernard, Mancini, Ionnidis, Palacios

Villarreal possible starting lineup:

Jorgensen(GK), Foyth, Gabbia, Albiol, Romero, Capoue, Parejo, Rodriguez, Moreno, Sorloth, Santos

Odds and Bookmakers

Villarreal is the favorite with odds of 2.10, while Lazio stands at 3.40. The draw is priced at 3.50.

Bet Of The Day

Panathinaikos v Villarreal: Draw

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