Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Aug 2025

Europa League qualifying Betting Preview: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos

Ukrainian Premier League side Shakhtar Donetsk host Greek Super League outfit Panathinaikos in the second leg of this Europa League qualifying tie at Stadion Miejski im in Kraków, Poland, with kick-off set for 02:00 on Friday 15 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Shakhtar Could Prove Too Strong

We’ll take the plunge and back Shakhtar Donetsk to secure victory when they go up against Panathinaikos. There’s plenty of confidence behind this Full-Time Result wager and the odds of 1.71 look attractive.

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Goalless Draw in First Leg

Shakhtar Donetsk played out a 3-3 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Stadion Ukrajina against Karpaty in the Ukrainian Premier League. Arda Turan's team had four shots on target and 50% possession, while Newerton, Kaua Elias and Alisson Santana each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Panathinaikos were at home when the teams met in the first leg and it was a 0-0 draw versus Shakhtar at Athens Olympic Stadium.

Shakhtar have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. The Miners have averaged 57.9% possession and 5.2 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 3.1 corners from 2.2 shots on goal and 5.3 attempts.

Newerton, Artem Bondarenko, Kevin and Marlon Gomes are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Kaua Elias has 2. Artem Bondarenko is the top assists maker on 5.

PAO have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 5.2 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 1.7 goals. Rui Vitoria's side average 51.7% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 8.1 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Azzedine Ounahi is the leading goalscorer with 4, Karol Swiderski has 3, with Nemanja Maksimovic and Filip Djuricic getting 2. Azzedine Ounahi has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Shakhtar Donetsk confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Dmytro Riznyk (GK), Vinicius Tobias, Valeriy Bondar, Mykola Matviyenko, Pedro Henrique, Marlon Gomes, Alisson Santana, Artem Bondarenko, Oleg Ocheretko, Newerton, Kaua Elias.

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

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

There’s every chance that Shakhtar Donetsk can win this Europa League qualifying clash and we’ll happily back the home team to land the glory. Grab the odds of 1.71 with confidence that a victory can be landed.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest Europa League qualifying stats when making our football predictions.

Key Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos Europa League qualifying & league stats:

• Shakhtar have won 12 of their last 17 games at home.
• Shakhtar have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Shakhtar have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Panathinaikos have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Shakhtar to Win Probability

The best betting sites make it a 58.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shakhtar 2 - 0 Panathinaikos

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Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four consecutive Shakhtar Donetsk home matches, while there has been an average of 7.20 corners in the previous five away games involving Panathinaikos. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of 1.68 that the teams come up short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shakhtar

Total

8.50 5.20 3.30

Home

7.20 3.80 3.40

Away

8.20 5.30 2.90

Panathinaikos

Total

8.90 3.50 5.40

Home

11.40 6.70 4.70

Away

8.50 4.70 3.80

Latest Corner Odds

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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos 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.

Bookies Have Shakhtar as Favourites

For this Europa League qualifying encounter, the bookmakers have Shakhtar Donetsk as the 1.74 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 57% chance of triumphing. At 4.30, Panathinaikos are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Shakhtar -0.75 are 1.93 against Panathinaikos on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at 1.85 and No at 1.87.

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

Shakhtar Donetsk Stats

Panathinaikos Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 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 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 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 57.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 58.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 51.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Shakhtar vs Panathinaikos team news before placing your bets. Stay in the know with the confirmed Europa League qualifying lineups and up-to-date injury news.