Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 qualifiers third round

This is going to be the first-ever meeting between these clubs.

Panathinaikos are all set to lock horns with Shakhtar Donetsk in the third round fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League qualifiers. The interesting contest between these sides will take place at the Athens Olympic Stadium.

Panathinaikos will be at home and they will be keen on using it for their advantage. They are already out of the race for qualifying for the Champions League, but they still have a chance to get into the UEFA Europa League for the upcoming season.

Shakhtar Donetsk are coming in after taking down Besiktas in their previous round of Europa League qualifying. The Ukrainian club came up with the top performances across two legs. Despite being away from home, they will be feeling confident and it will be interesting to see their performance here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Athens, Greece
• Stadium: Athens Olympic Stadium
• Date: Thursday, August 7
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Erik Lambrechts
• VAR: In use

Form:

Panathinaikos: L-L-L-L-D

Shakhtar Donetsk: W-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Filip Djuricic (Panathinaikos)

Filip Djuricic is going to be an essential asset for the hosts. With his experience, the 33-year-old Serbian midfielder is going to help his side dominate the midfield and will be looking to step. He can also score goals and will have a major role to play in the final third.

Kevin (Shakhtar Donetsk)

The 22-year-old midfielder from Brazil has scored four goals in three Europa League qualifying games for Shakhtar. From midfield to the attacking front, Kevin is going to play a crucial role for his side. He will also create problems for the opponent’s defence here.

Match Facts

• Panathinaikos are on a five-match winless run.
• Shakhtar are on a 12-match unbeaten run.
• Shakhtar Donetsk have only conceded two goals in their last five games.

Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Betting Tips and Odds

• Shakhtar Donetsk to win
• Kevin to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Panathinaikos and Shakhtar are ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Panathinaikos won: 0

Shakhtar Donetsk won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Dragowski (GK); Kotsiras, Palmer-Brown, Touba, Kyriakopoulos; Chirivella, Maksimovic; Pellistri, Bakasetas, Djuricic; Ioannidis

Shakhtar Donetsk predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Riznyk (GK); Augusto, Bondar, Matviyenko, Pedrinho; Gomes; Santana, Ocheretko, Pedrinho, Kevin; Elias

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs have a chance to play in a European competition in the upcoming season. Shakhtar are likely to emerge victorious against Panathinaikos in their next UEFA Europa League qualifying clash.

Prediction: Panathinaikos 1-2 Shakhtar Donetsk

Telecast Details

TBD

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