Young Boys vs Panathinaikos prediction: EUROPE: Europa League – League phase betting tips on match 2025-09-24 19:00.
[p]After losing to a second-tier club in the Swiss Cup on Saturday, Young Boys will look to get back on track against Panathinaikos, who step up to the UEFA Europa League (UEL) after reaching the last 16 of the previous UEFA Conference League.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Young Boys negotiated a tricky play-off against Slovan Bratislava (agg. 4-2) to qualify for this UEL league phase. Their two victories in that tie formed part of a five-match winning streak which came to an end on Sunday when they lost 1-0 to Aarau with what was a close to full strength starting XI. Despite stepping down to the UEL this season, the return of continental football might rekindle some bad memories for a team who lost each of their eight league phase games in the previous UEFA Champions League, finishing bottom of the table with a goal difference of -21![/p]
[p]Their Greek opponents will be looking to extend that miserable run, but they have their own hurdles to overcome after managing one away victory from their last eight European away trips (D3, L4). Their form this season is not much better, prompting the sacking of Rui VitĂłria, and caretaker manager Christos Kontis oversaw a 1-1 draw with rivals Olympiacos on Sunday. That clash saw Panathinaikos let a lead slip for the third time in five games (W1, D3, L1) and ensured they are winless across their opening three league games for the first time since 2020/21 (D2, L1).[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]This will be the first meeting between these two sides, but it presents Young Boys with a chance to end their winless record against Greek teams (D1, L1). Panathanaikos have a win and a defeat from two H2Hs with Swiss clubs.[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]There have been over 2.5 total goals in six of Young Boys’ last seven home games across all competitions.[/p]
[p]Five of Young Boys’ last seven home UEL outings have resulted in both teams scoring.[/p]
[p]Eight of the nine goals Panathinaikos have conceded this season have come after half-time.[/p]
[p]Three of Panathinaikos’ last four fixtures have seen both teams score.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Young Boys will be keen for Christian Fassnacht to get on the score sheet, as he has only lost one of the last 16 games in which he has netted (W14, D1), including three victories this season alone. Cyriel Dessers might be Panathinaikos’ most likely threat, and six of his last nine strikes have come before half-time.[/p]
[p]Young Boys’ Gregory Wüthrich looks set to miss out with a thigh injury that has sidelined him since August. Panathinaikos’ Facundo Pellistri has a hamstring problem.[/p]
[p]For all the latest team news, please check the Flashscore match centre.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]These two teams seem to guarantee action, so backing over 2.5 total goals might be a wise choice.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Matt Jones[/i][/p]