Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Aug 2026
Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 Predictions
Taking CSKA Sofia at +1.75 means splitting our Asian Handicap stake between +1.5 and +2.0. The underdogs have a good chance of running Panathinaikos close and we’re happy to take betting odds of -130.
Continue reading for our complete Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Greek Super League club Panathinaikos host Bulgarian First League side CSKA 1948 at Athens Olympic Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Wednesday 5 August.
Panathinaikos had a 2-2 Europa Conference League qualifying draw in their last game. This was at home to Paksi SE at Athens Olympic Stadium. Jacob Neestrup's men boasted 71% possession and had eight shots on target, with Adriano Jagusic and Elmin Rastoder scoring one goal each.
CSKA 1948 claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 First League win occurred against Arda Kardzhali at Vitosha Bistritsa. They had 45% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Mamadou Diallo scoring twice.
In their previous Europa Conference League qualifying engagement, CSKA Sofia were at home to Spartak Trnava and won on penalties (0-0 AET).
| Super League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Panathinaikos |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| First League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CSKA Sofia |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6:4 | 7 |
2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. PAO have had 51.9% possession and 4.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.6 corners.
Andrews Tetteh is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Elmin Rastoder, Adriano Jagusic, Santino Andino Valencia and Adam Gnezda Cerin each have 1. Leading assistor is Karol Swiderski with 1.
CSKA Sofia have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.3 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Sasho Aleksandrov's side have averaged 48.2% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 4.6 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts.
Mamadou Diallo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Florian Krebs, Atanas Iliev, Frederic Maciel and Lasha Dvali have 1. Dragan Grivic has had 2 assists, with Petar Marinov notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We’re going to side with the underdogs for this fixture, with CSKA Sofia standing out at +1.75. We can get attractive odds of -130 for this Europa Conference League qualifying encounter and feel confident of a return.
Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest Europa Conference League qualifying team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 56.5% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
Larger odds can be banked for bettors who are willing to move the line. The prices will get bigger depending on the risk you attach to the bet you are placing.
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Correct Score Prediction
A potentially entertaining bet is going for Panathinaikos to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +450, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 5.50 CSKA Sofia corners in the past 10 games, while the previous six Panathinaikos matches have involved them conceding over 2.5 corners. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to CSKA Sofia covering the Team Corners line, with odds of -135 on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has CSKA Sofia with an Asian Handicap of +1.75, less than three goals to be scored and CSKA Sofia Over 2.5 corners.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Panathinaikos are convincing -435 favourites to land the spoils in this Europa Conference League qualifying encounter, which means a 81% likelihood of securing a victory according to the current betting odds. CSKA 1948 are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +1000.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Panathinaikos at -161, go for CSKA Sofia at +750 or take the draw at +163.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you anticipate that one team or more will achieve a shutout, then Both Teams to Score No is -179.
If you’re betting on Europa Conference League qualifying games, we recommend heading to the best football betting sites and scanning through the hundreds of markets. There’s a chance to bet pre-match and In-Play.
- Conference League Qualification: 30/07 Panathinaikos 2 Paksi SE2
- Conference League Qualification: 23/07 Paksi SE 1 Panathinaikos2
- Super League Championship Group: 17/05 Panathinaikos 2 PAOK2
- Super League Championship Group: 13/05 Olympiacos 1 Panathinaikos0
- Super League Championship Group: 10/05 AEK 2 Panathinaikos1
- First Professional League: 31/07 CSKA Sofia 2 Arda Kardzhali1
- Conference League Qualification: 28/07 CSKA Sofia 5 Spartak Trnava3
- First Professional League: 25/07 CSKA Sofia 2 Botev Vratsa1
- Conference League Qualification: 22/07 Spartak Trnava 0 CSKA Sofia0
- First Professional League: 17/07 Spartak Varna 2 CSKA Sofia2
Latest Europa Conference League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Panathinaikos Stats
FC CSKA 1948 Sofia Stats
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
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Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 Lineups & Team News
Always review the Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 team news before locking in your bets. Receive the confirmed lineups for the Europa Conference League qualifier plus the newest injury updates.
Previous Panathinaikos Lineups
Previous CSKA Sofia Lineups
Panathinaikos Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Jacob Neestrup
FC CSKA 1948 Sofia Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Aris | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Asteras Tripolis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Atromitos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Iraklis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Kalamata | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Kifisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Levadiakos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Volos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | OFI Crete | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Olympiacos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | PAOK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Panathinaikos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Panetolikos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Aris | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Asteras Tripolis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Atromitos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Iraklis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Kalamata | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Kifisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Levadiakos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Volos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | OFI Crete | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Olympiacos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | PAOK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Panathinaikos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Panetolikos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Ludogorets | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 9 |
| 3 | CSKA Sofia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 4 | Spartak Varna | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 5 | CSKA Sofia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 6 | Botev Plovdiv | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 7 | Arda Kardzhali | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 8 | Lok. Plovdiv | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 9 | Lok. Sofia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 10 | Slavia Sofia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
| 11 | Cherno More | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:5 | 1 |
| 12 | Botev Vratsa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 13 | Septemvri | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 14 | Dunav Ruse | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 3 | CSKA Sofia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Ludogorets | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 5 | Spartak Varna | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 6 | Botev Plovdiv | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 7 | Lok. Plovdiv | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Arda Kardzhali | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Slavia Sofia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 11 | Septemvri | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 12 | Lok. Sofia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 13 | Dunav Ruse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 14 | Cherno More | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
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