Europa League qualifying Betting Preview: Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk

Greek Super League outfit Panathinaikos host Ukrainian Premier League side Shakhtar Donetsk in this Europa League qualifying match at Athens Olympic Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Thursday 7 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Back a Close Game

Our stake will be split when taking Shakhtar Donetsk +0.25 at odds of -152 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Panathinaikos.

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Shakhtar Looking to Build on Previous Win

Panathinaikos had a 1-1 Champions League qualifying draw in their last game (1-3 loss on aggregate). This was at home to Rangers at Athens Olympic Stadium. Rui Vitoria's team had 45% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Filip Djuricic registered the goal.

Shakhtar Donetsk triumphed in their previous game. It was away from home in the Ukrainian Premier League where Epitsentr Kamianets-Podilskyi were beaten 1-0 at Tonkocheyev Stadium. The Miners boasted 56% possession and had four shots on goal, with Kaua Elias scoring the winner in the final few minutes.

In their previous Europa League qualifying engagement, Shakhtar secured a 2-0 home win (6-2 on aggregate) against Besiktas.

Panathinaikos – Last 10 League & Europa League qualifying Games

PAO have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. The Athens outfit have averaged 51.7% possession and 3.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 8.1 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Top scorer Azzedine Ounahi has found the net 4 times, Karol Swiderski 3, with Nemanja Maksimovic and Filip Djuricic both scoring 2. Azzedine Ounahi has recorded the most assists with 3.

Shakhtar Donetsk – Last 10 League & Europa League qualifying Games

Shakhtar have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.2 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 58.8% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 2.0 shots on goal and 5.2 attempts.

Kevin has scored 4, followed by Artem Bondarenko, Georgiy Sudakov and Marlon Gomes with 3 goals apiece. Look no further than Artem Bondarenko for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Betting Tips

Take in the full Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to sharp corners advice, player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Shakhtar Donetsk +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of -152. They should be able to swerve a loss in this Europa League qualifying game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Europa League qualifying form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk Europa League qualifying & league stats:

The +0.25 line has been covered by Shakhtar in 11 consecutive games on the road.
The +0.25 line has been covered by Shakhtar in 18 of their last 20 games.
The +0.25 line has been covered by Shakhtar in 16 of their last 18 games on the road.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 60.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

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We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Shakhtar. You can secure odds of +900 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin to Score +475

Kevin (Shakhtar) has scored five goals in his past seven games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +475.

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Corners Prediction

Shakhtar To Have Most Corners +110

Shakhtar Donetsk have had a corner average of 5.60 in the past 5 away games, with Panathinaikos averaging 3.40 corners in their last 5 matches. We’re happy to back odds of +110 that Shakhtar win the Corner Match bet.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Panathinaikos

Total

8.70 3.70 5.00

Home

11.00 6.90 4.10

Away

8.50 4.70 3.80

Shakhtar

Total

7.90 4.90 3.00

Home

7.20 3.80 3.40

Away

7.80 5.10 2.70

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Shakhtar +0.25 -152

Total Goals Under 2.5 +112

Anytime Goalscorer Kevin +475

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Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Contest Expected According to Latest Odds

Shakhtar Donetsk are available at betting odds of +160 to beat Panathinaikos, with their opponents trading at +143 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +260 for this Europa League qualifying encounter.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Panathinaikos at -127 and Shakhtar at -111.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -172 on the BTTS market.

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Fotis Ioannidis Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Fotis Ioannidis is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +550 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +230.

Player Goals

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Team Stats

Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

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Shakhtar Donetsk Stats

Full-Time Result

5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 51.70% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 52.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 58.80% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 59.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 10 of the last 10 away matches

Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar team news before betting. Receive the confirmed lineups for the Europa League qualifier plus the newest injury updates.