Tournament: Europa League Qualification
Venue: Athens Olympic Stadium (Athens)
Game Time: August 8, 2024, 14:00
Panathinaikos and Ajax will face off in the semi-finals of the Europa League qualification on August 8, 2024. Both teams are determined to secure a spot in the Europa League, making this an intense and crucial match.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Panathinaikos:
- Has won 4 times in a row.
- Wins the first half in 38% of matches.
- Ajax:
- Has won 6 consecutive matches.
- Has scored at least once in the last 6 games.
- Wins the first half in 42% of matches.
Team Analysis
Panathinaikos: "The Shamrock" finished 4th in the Greek Super League last season and secured their participation in the Europa League by winning the national cup. They have shown strong form recently, winning four consecutive matches. In the previous round, they defeated Botev Plovdiv with a 2-1 away win and a convincing 4-0 home victory.
Ajax: "The Red and Whites" had a challenging season, finishing in the top 5 of the Eredivisie, which allowed them to qualify for the Europa League. Under their new young Italian coach, Farioli, Ajax has shown resilience and skill. They narrowly defeated Vojvodina 1-0 in Amsterdam and secured a 3-1 win in Novi Sad to advance to this stage.
Team News
Panathinaikos:
- Baldock is injured.
Ajax:
- Coach Farioli has a fully fit squad available.
Possible Starting Lineups
Panathinaikos (possible lineup):
- Drągowski – Mladenovic, Jedvaj, Ingason, Kotsiras – Gnezda Čerin, Arao, Djuricic, Bakasetas, Mancini – Jeremejeff.
Ajax (possible lineup):
- Pasveer – Hato, Baas, Sutalo, Rensch – Taylor, Henderson, Fitz-Jim – Berghuis, Akpom, Rasmussen.
Head-to-Head Matches: Panathinaikos vs Ajax
These teams have a history dating back to the 1996 Champions League semi-final, where Panathinaikos won 1-0 away but lost 3-0 at home. In 2016, Ajax won both group stage matches in the Europa League.
Free Prediction for the Match: Panathinaikos vs Ajax
Ajax has been in excellent form, winning six matches in a row. While playing away in Athens will be challenging, they are expected to perform well and avoid defeat.
Prediction: Bet on Ajax with a "0" handicap (Draw No Bet) (odds: 1.63).
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