Preview: Panathinaikos vs Real Betis Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Round of 16 first leg

These clubs are going to take on one another for the first time.

Panathinaikos are now going to take on Real Betis for their first leg round of 16 fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. The Athens Olympic Stadium is going to witness this interesting clash.

The Shamrock will be at home and will be keen to use these conditions to their advantage. They have secured back-to-back wins in their last three matches and will be looking to extend their winning run.

The upcoming European competition fixture is not going to be an easy one for Panathinaikos. The visitors are likely to put up a strong fight.

Real Betis haven’t been able to perform to their full potential in their last three matches. This can become a problem for them going into their next UEFA Europa League clash.

They will be away from home and might keep them under some pressure from the start. Los Verdiblancos have capable players in the squad, and they will be looking to return to winning ways.

Kick-off:

• Location: Athens, Greece
• Stadium: Athens Olympic Stadium
• Date: Thursday, March 12
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 p.m. IST/ 05:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Panathinaikos: W-D-W-W-W

Real Betis: W-W-D-D-L

Players to Watch

Andrews Tetteh (Panathinaikos)

Andrews Tetteh has been one of the crucial aspects in the final third for Panathinaikos. He has been consistent with his performances in the last five games for his club and will be eager to come up with another top show. The 24-year-old has scored three goals in the European competition this season.

Antony (Real Betis)

Despite failing to score in the previous LaLiga fixture for Real Betis, Antony remains an important aspect for them in the attacking front. He is in decent form this season and will once again lead the attack from the right for his side. In just six UEFA Europa League fixtures, the 26-year-old has seven goal involvements.

Match Facts

• Panathinaikos are on a three-match winning streak.
• Real Betis are winless in their last three matches.
• This will be the first-ever clash between these clubs.

Panathinaikos vs Real Betis: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Betis to win @23/20 Coral
• Antony to score @3/1 BetVictor
• Goals under 3.5 @3/13 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Panathinaikos will miss out on the services of Cyriel Dessers, Pedro Chirivella, Giannis Kotsiras, Erik Palmer-Brown, Manolis Siopis and Sverrir Ingi Ingason due to their injuries. Javi Hernandez, Anastasios Bakasetas and Ahmed Touba are suspended.

Isco and Giovani Lo Celso are not going to be in action for Real Betis. They are injured. Jose Antonio Morante is suspended. Sofyan Amrabat is back in training.

One step closer.Amrabat is partially training with the team. pic.twitter.com/ZywN2SNEhu

— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) March 9, 2026

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Panathinaikos won: 0

Real Betis won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Panathinaikos predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Lafont (GK); Katris, Jedvaj, Katris; Calabria, Kontouris, Cerin, Kyriakopoulos; Taborda, Zaroury; Tetteh

Real Betis predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Valles (GK); Ruibal, Llorente, Natan, Rodriguez; Fornals, Roca, Altimira; Antony, Hernandez, Ezzalzouli

Match Prediction

Neither of these clubs will be looking to back down. They are going to come up with an interesting game. Real Betis are likely to outshine Panathinaikos in their upcoming round of 16 battle in the UEFA Europa League.

Prediction: Panathinaikos 1-2 Real Betis

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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