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FK Panevezys would love nothing more than to upset the promotion ambitions of their rivals, but with a 15-match winless streak on the road, including five consecutive defeats, such a result seems unlikely. On the other hand, Maccabi Tel Aviv has been in formidable form, winning eight of their last nine home games at this level.
Maccabi Tel Aviv has been thrilling to watch in the Europa League recently, with nine of their last 11 home games featuring over 2.5 goals. Considering that 15 of the last 18 FK Panevezys matches in the league have also been high-scoring, fans can expect an entertaining match to kick off the new season.
However, when FK Panevezys plays away, excitement is usually in short supply, with six of their last seven away games in the Europa League ending with at least one team keeping a clean sheet. Similarly, eight of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s last nine home games at this level have seen the same result, including six consecutive matches.
Hosting FK Panevezys has typically been advantageous, with 17 of the last 20 home teams securing all three points against them. Coupled with Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recent record of 15 wins in 20 home games, it’s hard to see anything other than a comfortable home victory in this clash between a strong side and one that’s struggling.
Prediction: Maccabi Tel Aviv 3 : 0 FK Panevezys.
