Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos

Czech First League side Viktoria Plzeň host Greek Super League club Panathinaikos at Doosan Arena Plzen in the second leg of this Europa League play-off tie, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 26 February.

The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where Viktoria Plzeň are currently priced at +102. We think Viktorka can overcome Panathinaikos and this looks a value play.

Viktoria Plzeň drew their last game which was at home in the First League. The action ended 0-0 against Sparta Prague.

Panathinaikos won their previous game 2-0. This was a Super League away victory at Pankritio Stadium against OFI Crete. Rafael Benitez's team had 49% of possession and five shots on goal, with Andrews Tetteh and Davide Calabria on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Panathinaikos and Viktoria ended all square. This head-to-head was a 2-2 draw at Athens Olympic Stadium.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Viktoria Plzeň	8	3	5	0	8	3	5	8:3	14
20	Panathinaikos	8	3	3	2	11	9	2	11:9	12

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Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Viktoria Plzeň predicted lineup (4-4-2): Florian Wiegele (GK), Amar Memic, Sampson Dweh, Karel Spacil, Cheick Souaré, Denis Visinsky, Patrik Hrosovsky, Lukas Cerv, Prince Kwabena Adu, Jiri Panos, Salim Fago Lawal.

Panathinaikos predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Alban Lafont (GK), Erik Palmer-Brown, Ahmed Touba, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Davide Calabria, Anastasios Bakasetas, Renato Sanches, Georgios Kyriakopoulos, Vicente Taborda, Filip Djuricic, Karol Swiderski.

Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Viktoria Plzeň record a victory and they are priced at +102 to win this Europa League clash. We think that the latest odds offer bettors plenty of value.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Europa League stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos Europa League & league stats:

• Viktoria have won 3 of their last 5 games.

The best betting sites make it a 49.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

For those who want to back Viktoria at a bigger price, you can combine this selection with another pick on the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets.

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Our Match Prediction

Viktoria To Win @ +102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Viktoria 1 - 0 Panathinaikos

Viktoria are available at +510 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jiri Panos To Score +500

Jiri Panos (Viktoria) is available at +500 to be on the scoresheet. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Jiri Panos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1150

Shots

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

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Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos 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.

Viktoria Plzeň are the shortest price to win this Europa League clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 50% probability due to their +102 betting odds. The +275 means that Panathinaikos are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Viktoria are -100 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Panathinaikos +0.5 at -123 which means the draw is also included with this pick.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -123 and No at -109.

No matter what Europa League game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+102

X

+235

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+112

2

+320

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-333

X2

-130

Draw No Bet

1

-233

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-100

2 Hcp +0.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-109

There’s the chance to back Mohamed Toure at +420 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Mohamed Toure (Viktoria)

First

+175

Anytime

+420

Matěj Vydra (Viktoria)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria)

First

+210

Anytime

+500

Karol Swiderski (Panathinaikos)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Anastasios Bakasetas (Panathinaikos)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Filip Djuričić (Panathinaikos)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Anass Zaroury (Panathinaikos)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Vicente Taborda (Panathinaikos)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Jiri Panos (Viktoria)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Patrik Hrosovsky (Viktoria)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Cheick Souare (Viktoria)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Adam Gnezda Cerin (Panathinaikos)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Jan Paluska (Viktoria)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Moussa Sissoko (Panathinaikos)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Lukás Cerv (Viktoria)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Renato Sanches (Panathinaikos)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Sampson Dweh (Viktoria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Karel Spáčil (Viktoria)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Manolis Siopis (Panathinaikos)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Mohamed Toure (Viktoria)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

Karol Swiderski (Panathinaikos)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Matěj Vydra (Viktoria)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-

Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Anastasios Bakasetas (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Filip Djuričić (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Anass Zaroury (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Vicente Taborda (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Lukás Cerv (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Karel Spáčil (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Sampson Dweh (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Renato Sanches (Panathinaikos)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Jiri Panos (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Jan Paluska (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Adam Gnezda Cerin (Panathinaikos)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Cheick Souare (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Patrik Hrosovsky (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Manolis Siopis (Panathinaikos)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

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

Viktoria Plzeň Stats

Panathinaikos Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.10 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 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 2.75 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 6.67 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 3 home matches
• An average of 9.25 corners awarded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 10.67 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 3 of the last 4 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 2.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 6.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 42.50% possession in the last 4 matches
• An average of 43.00% possession in the last 3 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 4 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 3 home matches

Possession

• An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 51.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos Lineups & Team News

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