In an exciting Europa League Qualifiers match on Thursday, Botev will go head-to-head with Panathinaikos. Below, you’ll find our predictions, statistics, and match poll for the Botev vs. Panathinaikos game, along with the latest betting odds.
Botev
Recent Form: LWDWLD
Botev enters this match after a 2-2 draw against Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League. Nikola Iliev scored for Botev in the 17th minute, while Mitchy Ntelo and Julien Lamy netted for Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Botev has struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding goals in five of their last six matches, with a total of seven goals allowed. This defensive inconsistency may be a concern going into the game.
Panathinaikos
Recent Form: WLLLDW
In their last six matches, Panathinaikos games have frequently seen high scores, with at least three goals in five of those encounters. They have averaged 3.5 goals per game during this period, with Panathinaikos themselves contributing an average of 1.67 goals per game.
We anticipate that Botev will find the net against Panathinaikos, but it might not be enough to secure a win. Our prediction is a closely contested match, ending in a 2-1 victory for Panathinaikos.
Our expert partners are also predicting under 3.5 goals for this match.