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 first leg between Panathinaikos and Viktoria ended all square, finishing in a 2-2 draw at the Athens Olympic Stadium. Panathinaikos enjoyed 51% possession and edged the shots on target 5-4, with Andrews Tetteh scoring twice, while Denis Visinsky and Tomas Ladra were on the scoresheet for the Czech side.

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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Confirmed Lineups

Viktoria Plzeň confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Florian Wiegele (GK), Amar Memic, Sampson Dweh, Karel Spacil, Vaclav Jemelka, Denis Visinsky, Patrik Hrosovsky, Tomas Ladra, Lukas Cerv, Cheick Souare, Salim Fago Lawal.

Panathinaikos confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Alban Lafont (GK), Georgios Katris, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Ahmed Touba, Davide Calabria, Anastasios Bakasetas, Renato Sanches, Giorgos Kyriakopoulos, Vicente Taborda, Andrews Tetteh, Anass Zaroury.

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

Viktorka are available at +475 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: Andrews Tetteh Over 1.5 Shots +116

Andrews Tetteh (Panathinaikos) has finished with over 1.5 shots in one of his past seven matches. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of +116.

Latest Andrews Tetteh Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1100

Shots

Over 1.5

+116

Under 1.5

-

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Patrik Hrosovsky To Score +550

Patrik Hrosovsky (Viktoria) is available at +550 to find the net. It’s worth a gamble on him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Patrik Hrosovsky Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1300

Shots

Over 0.5

-213

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 51% probability due to their -104 betting odds. The +295 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 -104 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Panathinaikos +0.5 at -119 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 -115 and No at -118.

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

-104

X

+235

2

+295

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+112

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-333

X2

-123

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-104

2 Hcp +0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-118

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

+185

Anytime

+420

Matěj Vydra (Viktoria)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria)

First

+220

Anytime

+510

Karol Swiderski (Panathinaikos)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Denis Višinský (Viktoria)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Anastasios Bakasetas (Panathinaikos)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Filip Djuričić (Panathinaikos)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Andrews Tetteh (Panathinaikos)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Anass Zaroury (Panathinaikos)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Jiri Panos (Viktoria)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Vicente Taborda (Panathinaikos)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Patrik Hrosovsky (Viktoria)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Cheick Souare (Viktoria)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Adam Gnezda Cerin (Panathinaikos)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Jan Paluska (Viktoria)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Moussa Sissoko (Panathinaikos)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Lukás Cerv (Viktoria)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Renato Sanches (Panathinaikos)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Karel Spáčil (Viktoria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Sampson Dweh (Viktoria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Manolis Siopis (Panathinaikos)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Mohamed Toure (Viktoria)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

Karol Swiderski (Panathinaikos)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Matěj Vydra (Viktoria)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-

Lukás Cerv (Viktoria)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Denis Višinský (Viktoria)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Anastasios Bakasetas (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Filip Djuričić (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Andrews Tetteh (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

+116

Under 1.5

-

Anass Zaroury (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Vicente Taborda (Panathinaikos)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Sampson Dweh (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Karel Spáčil (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Renato Sanches (Panathinaikos)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Jiri Panos (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Jan Paluska (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Adam Gnezda Cerin (Panathinaikos)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Cheick Souare (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Patrik Hrosovsky (Viktoria)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Manolis Siopis (Panathinaikos)

Over 0.5

+102

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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