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Our Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction Sees Ukrainians Edge Past Greeks in Athens

Panathinaikos welcome Shakhtar Donetsk to the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Thursday for a mouth-watering UEFA Europa League qualifier. With both clubs desperate to reach the main stage, this two-legged tie could go either way.

Europa League Betting Picks

Shakhtar Donetsk Win – 2.60

Shakhtar Donetsk to Win to Nil – 4.70

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Can Turan’s Team Secure a Vital Away Victory?

Panathinaikos were demoted from the UEFA Champions League after losing to Scottish side Rangers. However, they could be more suited to the Europa League, and Rui Vitoria’s men will fancy their chances of reaching the main tournament.

The Greek giants left themselves with a mountain to climb after a first-leg loss at Ibrox Stadium. They huffed and puffed on home soil, and Filip Djuricic’s 53^rd-minute goal reduced the deficit. However, Djeidi Gassama’s goal sewed up the tie for the Gers.

Having finished third in the Ukrainian Premier League last term, Shakhtar Donetsk were awarded a place in the Europa League first qualifying round. Their European season began with a 6-0 aggregate victory over Ilves Tampere.

Shakhtar made light work of Turkish giants Besiktas in the next round. After a 4-2 win in Istanbul, Donetsk won the second leg 2-0 in Krakow to run out emphatic 6-2 winners on aggregate.

Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Odds

On paper, this is one of the toughest qualifiers to call. There is virtually nothing to split the pair in the betting for Thursday’s fixture, though the Ukrainians are the favourites to qualify for the play-off round.

In the first leg, you can get Panathinaikos at 2.54, while the Shakhtar victory is available at 2.60. Additionally, the draw is nicely priced at 3.65.

Panathinaikos Win – 2.54

Draw – 3.65

Shakhtar Donetsk Win – 2.60

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The Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk Head-to-Head Form Guide

With the Greek league not getting underway until late August, this is only Panathinaikos’ third game of the 2025-26 season. They lost 2-0 in Glasgow and drew 1-1 with Rangers in Athens in their opening two fixtures.

Shakhtar have been busy, playing five times over the past month. They have won three and drawn one of four in the Europa League, scoring 12 times. They got their Ukrainian league campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory at Epitsentr last Sunday.

Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Tips & Predictions

Shakhtar are used to being on the road these days, and Arda Turan’s men have made a solid start to the 2025-26 season. We are backing the Miners to prevail in Athens at 2.60.

Donetsk have kept four clean sheets in five this term, with just Besiktas breaching their stubborn defence. Shakhtar are available at 4.70 to win to nil at the Olympic Stadium.