Preview: Panathinaikos vs AS Roma Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26
Can UEL-winning coach Gasperini seal the top-eight spot for Roma with a win over Greek giants?
Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium in Athens is gearing up to host the Matchweek 8 fixture of the UEFA Europa League, featuring Greek giants Panathinaikos and Italian giants AS Roma.
The Greek giants have already booked their spot in the next round of the competition, but would be keen to end the league phase on a strong note. In seven games, they have won thrice and are positioned 19th. They are led by the legendary Rafael Benitez, who has previously led giants like Real Madrid, Chelsea and Inter Milan.
AS Roma will need to win the upcoming game to confirm their top-eight spot. They have won five games out of seven and are positioned sixth in the points table. They are led by Italian gaffer Gian Piero Gasperini, who previously won the same competition with Atalanta BC two years ago.
Kick-off:
- Location: Athens, Greece
- Stadium: Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium
- Date: Friday, January 30
- Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos)
The Uruguayan winger has played for teams like Manchester United and Alaves before making a move to Greece in 2024. He will be keen to find his first goal in the competition and help Panathinaikos clinch a win over Roma. He has played five games, but has yet to score a goal so far in the UEL.
Evan Ferguson (AS Roma)
The Irish striker has plied his trade with Brighton and West Ham before being loaned out to AS Roma recently. He has been a brilliant acquisition upfront and has been scoring a lot of goals for the Italian giants, both domestically and in Europe. In six games, he has already scored twice in the UEL.
Match Facts
- These two sides will lock horns against each other for the third time ever.
- Panathinaikos won twice when both these sides locked horns previously.
- Djibril Cisse from Panathinaikos is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
Panathinaikos vs AS Roma: Betting Tips and Odds
- AS Roma to win the match – 3/4 with bet365
- Evan Ferguson to score – 6/4 with bet365
- AS Roma 3-1 Panathinaikos -14/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
The Greek outfit will miss Davide Calabria and Cyriel Dessers in the next game.
Mario Hermoso and Arthur Dovbyk will be out for Roma due to injury concerns.
Head-to-Head
Total games – 02
Panathinaikos won – 02
AS Roma won – 00
Matches drawn – 00
Predicted Lineups
Panathinaikos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Lafont (GK); Kotsiras, Palmer Brown, Ingason, Touba; Sanches, Kyriakopoulous; Chirivella, Bakasetas, Pellistri; Swiderski
Roma predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Svilar (GK); Celik, Ziolokowski, Ghilardi; Rensch, Kone, Pisili, Tsimikas; Soule, Pellegrini; Ferguson
Match Prediction
Looking at Roma’s golden opportunity to clinch a top-eight finish with a win, we expect them to emerge victorious over the Greek outfit.
Prediction: Panathinaikos 1-3 AS Roma
Telecast Details
India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network
UK: TNT Sports
US: Paramount+, TUDN
Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports
When and where is the Panathinaikos vs AS Roma UEL 2025-26 match?
The venue is Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium, Athens. It will be played on Friday, 30 January, at 1:30 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch UEL 2025-26 in India?
Sony LIV can be used in India to watch all the games live.
Where and how to watch UEL 2025-26 in the UK?
People in the UK can tune into TNT Sports to watch the matches live.
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