Panathinaikos vs Samsunspor Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Aug 2025

Europa League qualifying Betting Preview: Panathinaikos vs Samsunspor

Greek Super League team Panathinaikos host Turkish Super Lig outfit Samsunspor in the first leg of this Europa League qualifying tie at Athens Olympic Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:00 on Friday 22 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Samsun to Frustrate PAO

Samsunspor +1 can run Panathinaikos close and we’ll collect a return at Asian Handicap odds of 1.80 if the away team can win or draw the game. There’s the insurance of stake returned if a one-goal defeat is suffered.

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Each Team Won Previous Clash

Panathinaikos got the win in their last game after an Europa League qualifying penalty shootout (0-0 AET). It was a triumph away at Stadion Miejski im when meeting Shakhtar Donetsk. The Shamrock had 49% possession and four shots on target.

Samsunspor got the win in their previous game. A 1-0 Super Lig victory occurred on the road at Kocaeli Stadium when playing Kocaelispor. Thomas Reis' side had the lion’s share of the ball recording 61% possession and five shots on goal, with the winner coming as a result of a late own goal.

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. PAO have had 51.7% possession and 3.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.0 corners.

Azzedine Ounahi leads the way with 4 goals, Karol Swiderski has 3, with Nemanja Maksimovic and Filip Djuricic scoring 2. Azzedine Ounahi is the leading assists maker on 3.

Samsun have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. The Red Lightning have averaged 52.2% possession, 4.1 corners taken and 5.2 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.

Landry Dimata has landed 4 goals, Marius Mouandilmadji 3, with Carlo Holse and two others scoring 1. Emre Kilinc has had 6 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Panathinaikos confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Bartlomiej Dragowski (GK), Giannis Kotsiras, Erik Palmer-Brown, Ahmed Touba, Giorgos Kyriakopoulos, Anastasios Bakasetas, Pedro Chirivella, Adam Gnezda Cerin, Tete, Karol Swiderski, Facundo Pellistri.

Samsunspor confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Okan Kocuk (GK), Zeki Yavru, Lubomir Satka, Rick van Drongelen, Logi Tomasson, Olivier Ntcham, Antoine Makoumbou, Celil Yuksel, Landry Dimata, Marius Mouandilmadji, Emre Kilinc.

Panathinaikos vs Samsunspor Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Panathinaikos vs Samsunspor, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Samsunspor on the Asian Handicap +1 and expect them to win or draw this Europa League qualifying clash. We think there’s a tremendous amount of value when it comes to odds of 1.80.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Europa League qualifying data is helpful.

Key Panathinaikos vs Samsunspor Europa League qualifying & league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Samsunspor in 7 consecutive games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Samsunspor in 14 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Samsunspor in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Panathinaikos in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Panathinaikos in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Panathinaikos in 3 consecutive games.

Samsun +1 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Panathinaikos 1 - 1 Samsunspor

There are odds of 7.00 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Samsunspor Over 3.5 Corners

There’s been an average of 5.60 corners for Samsunspor in their past 5 games, with the corner count against Panathinaikos going over 3.5 in their last five matches. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the Samsun Team Corners line is covered at 1.93.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Panathinaikos

Total

8.50 3.00 5.50

Home

11.40 6.70 4.70

Away

7.70 3.90 3.80

Samsunspor

Total

9.30 4.10 5.20

Home

8.40 4.60 3.80

Away

9.50 3.60 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

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Panathinaikos vs Samsunspor Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

PAO Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Panathinaikos are the skinniest price to succeed in this Europa League qualifying clash, with the favourites afforded a 67% probability based on their 1.50 betting odds with the bookies. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure 6.10 for Samsunspor.

Panathinaikos can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting 2.08. However, Samsun are 5.75 and the draw is 2.30 if you want to take a different option.

You can land odds which are similar whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land 1.71 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Fotis Ioannidis Favourite to Score the First Goal

Fotis Ioannidis can be backed to find the net anytime at 2.90, with 5.30 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

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

Panathinaikos Stats

Samsunspor Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 51.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 52.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 52.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 49.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Panathinaikos vs Samsunspor Lineups & Team News

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