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Panathinaikos
4th / 36
20:00
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CSKA Sofia
26th / 36
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Panathinaikos Host CSKA Sofia in Crucial Europa Conference League Tie
Panathinaikos and CSKA Sofia face off in a UEFA Europa Conference League fixture. Both teams will be looking to secure vital points in the group stage.
- Panathinaikos are projected to score 1.88 goals, while CSKA Sofia are projected to score 1.75.
- The projected total goals of 3.63 lean towards an 'Over' outcome compared to the league average of 3.04.
- Both teams are projected to score, making 'Both Teams To Score: Yes' a likely outcome.
- CSKA Sofia have a tendency to start away games strongly, suggesting potential for a first-half impact.
Panathinaikos have shown a solid home record in their weighted form analysis, averaging 1.75 goals scored and 1.75 shots on target per game. CSKA Sofia's away form, though based on fewer games, indicates they can be potent offensively, averaging 2.00 goals scored per away match. Venue-specific league tables show Panathinaikos underperforming at home, while CSKA Sofia travel well.
Our Verdict
Panathinaikos are favoured to secure a home win against CSKA Sofia. The projected goal difference and offensive capabilities suggest they have the edge in this encounter, with a likely scenario of both teams scoring. League Positions
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Avg Sh | Avg SOT | Avg CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Panathinaikos
|
8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 6 | 18.6 | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| 26 |
CSKA Sofia
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 19.5 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
Panathinaikos underperform at home (-11 places below overall). CSKA Sofia travel well (+2 places away)
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Avg Sh | Avg SOT | Avg CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
Panathinaikos
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 6 | 21.7 | 7.3 | 8.3 |
| 32 |
CSKA Sofia
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 21.0 | 5.0 | 12.0 |
Panathinaikos underperform at home (-11 places below overall). CSKA Sofia travel well (+2 places away)
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Avg Sh | Avg SOT | Avg CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Panathinaikos
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 12 | 16.3 | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| 24 |
CSKA Sofia
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 1 | 18.0 | 7.0 | 2.0 |
Panathinaikos underperform at home (-11 places below overall). CSKA Sofia travel well (+2 places away)
Weighted Form Analysis
Last 5: 50% · Last 10: 40% · Season: 10%
Panathinaikos (home)
Metric
CSKA Sofia (away)
1.75
Avg Goals Scored
2.00
1.50
Avg Goals Conceded
2.00
21.67
Avg Shots
18.00
10.33
Avg Shots Against
13.00
7.25
Avg On Target
7.00
2.25
Avg OT Against
6.00
8.25
Avg Corners
2.00
4.25
Avg Corners Against
5.00
Blended Match Projections (attack × defence cross-blend)
Goals
3.6
League avg: 3.0
Shots
31.5
League avg: 28.0
Sot
11.3
League avg: 9.4
Corners
9.8
League avg: 9.4
Half-Time Splits
| W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panathinaikos — home games (P 4) | |||||||
| 1st Half | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 2nd Half | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | +0 | 4 |
| 2H – 1H | -1 | +1 | 0 | +1 | +2 | -1 | -2 |
| CSKA Sofia — away games (P 1) | |||||||
| 1st Half | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 2nd Half | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 2H – 1H | -1 | 0 | +1 | 0 | +2 | -2 | -3 |
| W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panathinaikos — all games (P 8) | |||||||
| 1st Half | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| 2nd Half | 3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 14 |
| 2H – 1H | 0 | 0 | 0 | +6 | +6 | 0 | 0 |
| CSKA Sofia — all games (P 2) | |||||||
| 1st Half | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 2nd Half | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 3 |
| 2H – 1H | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | +1 | 0 |
CSKA Sofia tend to start away games strongly
Discipline
Panathinaikos (home)
Per Game
CSKA Sofia (away)
0.75
YC/game
4.00
—
RC/game
0.00
11.75
Fouls/game
14.00
Squad News
Panathinaikos
No injuries reported
CSKA Sofia
No injuries reported
Clever Punts Predictions
Match Result
Home Win
Panathinaikos have a higher projected goal count and a stronger overall league position.
Total Goals
Over 2.5
The projected total goals of 3.63 significantly exceeds the league average of 3.04.
Prediction Signals
Goals
OVER
3.6 / avg 3.0
BTTS
OVER
Corners
NEUTRAL
9.8 / avg 9.4
Cards
OVER
4.8
Venue Strength
Panathinaikos
-11 places at home
CSKA Sofia
+2 places away
League Overview
Based on 166 matches this season
Goals/game
3.04
H 1.7
A 1.4
Shots/game
28.01
H 15.8
A 12.2
SOT/game
9.37
Corners/game
9.39
H 5.3
A 4.1
Results split
44% HW
28% D
28% AW
Under 2.5 goals
45%
AI Squad Analysis
There are no reported injuries or suspensions for either Panathinaikos or CSKA Sofia.
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