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Viktoria Plzen will face off against Panathinaikos at the Doosan Aréna in the Europa League on February 26, 2026.
Viktoria Plzen has won 51% of their matches this season, while Panathinaikos has suffered 3 losses in their last 6 away matches in all leagues.
In terms of goal stats, under 2.5 goals were scored in 5 of Viktoria Plzen's last 6 Europa League matches, and in 100% of Panathinaikos's last 3 away matches.
Our algorithm predicts that under 2.5 goals will be scored in this encounter.
Nothing separates Viktoria Plzeň and Panathinaikos after a dramatic 2-2 draw in Athens, where Tomáš Ladra’s late strike rescued parity for the Czech side. That result preserved Plzeň’s status as the only team in this season’s Europa League yet to taste defeat (W3 D6), and they now return to the Doosan Aréna with momentum and belief.
Plzeň’s defensive resilience at home has been a cornerstone of their European identity. They have kept 16 clean sheets in their last 22 European home matches, conceding just eight goals across that stretch. Domestically, a 0-0 draw with Sparta Prague at the weekend extended their unbeaten home run to six matches.
Panathinaikos, however, travel north encouraged by their second-half performance in the first leg and a 2-0 league win at OFI Crete. Rafael Benítez knows this competition intimately, having lifted the trophy with Valencia and Chelsea, and his side carry a potent attacking threat. Yet history casts a shadow: the Greek club have lost their last three away major European knockout matches, and this will be their first European visit to Czechia since 2006.
Both prior meetings between these sides this season have ended level, including a 0-0 draw in the league phase. A third stalemate would push this tie to extra time.
With Plzeň unbeaten in the competition and formidable at home, they appear marginal favourites. However, Panathinaikos’ attacking output and Benítez’s experience should ensure a tight contest.
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Plzen
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Statistical Comparison
League Standings Context
For Plzen
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 14 | Viktoria Plzen | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| 15 | Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
For Panathinaikos
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fenerbahçe | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
Team Performance (Avg)
Head-to-Head Summary
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Plzen | Panathinaikos |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 76%29/38 | 82%31/38 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 50%19/38 | 50%19/38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53%20/38 | 55%21/38 |
Past Matches
Last 6: Plzen
Home Games: Plzen
Last 6: Panathinaikos
Away Games: Panathinaikos
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Plzen is +36% better in terms of Points Per Game
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Key Factors
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Viktoria Plzen will face off against Panathinaikos at the Doosan Aréna in the Europa League on February 26, 2026.
Viktoria Plzen has won 51% of their matches this season, while Panathinaikos has suffered 3 losses in their last 6 away matches in all leagues.
In terms of goal stats, under 2.5 goals were scored in 5 of Viktoria Plzen's last 6 Europa League matches, and in 100% of Panathinaikos's last 3 away matches.
Our algorithm predicts that under 2.5 goals will be scored in this encounter.
Nothing separates Viktoria Plzeň and Panathinaikos after a dramatic 2-2 draw in Athens, where Tomáš Ladra’s late strike rescued parity for the Czech side. That result preserved Plzeň’s status as the only team in this season’s Europa League yet to taste defeat (W3 D6), and they now return to the Doosan Aréna with momentum and belief.
Plzeň’s defensive resilience at home has been a cornerstone of their European identity. They have kept 16 clean sheets in their last 22 European home matches, conceding just eight goals across that stretch. Domestically, a 0-0 draw with Sparta Prague at the weekend extended their unbeaten home run to six matches.
Panathinaikos, however, travel north encouraged by their second-half performance in the first leg and a 2-0 league win at OFI Crete. Rafael Benítez knows this competition intimately, having lifted the trophy with Valencia and Chelsea, and his side carry a potent attacking threat. Yet history casts a shadow: the Greek club have lost their last three away major European knockout matches, and this will be their first European visit to Czechia since 2006.
Both prior meetings between these sides this season have ended level, including a 0-0 draw in the league phase. A third stalemate would push this tie to extra time.
With Plzeň unbeaten in the competition and formidable at home, they appear marginal favourites. However, Panathinaikos’ attacking output and Benítez’s experience should ensure a tight contest.
League Standings Context
For Plzen
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 14 | Viktoria Plzen | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| 15 | Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
For Panathinaikos
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fenerbahçe | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Team Performance (Avg)
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Plzen | Panathinaikos |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 76%29/38 | 82%31/38 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 50%19/38 | 50%19/38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53%20/38 | 55%21/38 |
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Plzen
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Panathinaikos
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Statistical Comparison
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Head-to-Head Summary
Past Matches
Last 6: Plzen
Home Games: Plzen
Last 6: Panathinaikos
Away Games: Panathinaikos
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Current Form Comparison
Plzen is +36% better in terms of Points Per Game
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