Ace Football previews the Europa League game between Real Betis and Panathinaikos who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Real Betis enjoy home advantage, when visitors Panathinaikos swing by this coming Thursday for a clash in the Europa League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Form: Real Betis vs Panathinaikos
Real Betis Form
Real Betis only added a single draw to their account in their last three games, where they lost 2-0 and 1-0 against Getafe and Panathinaikos respectively. At least they managed a 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo. Real Betis won four of their previous six Europa League games at the Estadio Benito Villamarin. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded eight and scored 14 goals.
Panathinaikos Form
In their three most recent outings, Panathinaikos won 1-4 and 1-0 against Levadiakos and Real Betis, before drawing 0-0 against Panetolikos. Panathinaikos managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Europa League away matches, in which they scored 14 while also conceding 12 times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting stats and facts for Real Betis and Panathinaikos
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Real Betis and Panathinaikos. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 12 of the last 14 Real Betis matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Real Betis home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Real Betis have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the Europa League while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 7 Real Betis home matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Real Betis matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Panathinaikos have won 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- Panathinaikos have won 5 of the last 6 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Panathinaikos have won 4 of the last 5 matches and the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Panathinaikos have won the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 4 of the last 5 Panathinaikos matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
Players in form: Real Betis vs Panathinaikos
Antony has three strikes in six Europa League matches for Real Betis, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Panathinaikos. The visitors are looking to Andrews Tetteh, who has provided his team with three Europa League goals.
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Full-time result
Real Betis claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Panathinaikos won four, drew three and lost three of their last 10 games away. Panathinaikos are on a great streak of 9 matches without losing.
Both teams to score
Real Betis scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Panathinaikos scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Real Betis managed to open the scoreline in no less than five of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Panathinaikos performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Real Betis’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Panathinaikos, who managed to score 1.8 times in those matches. Real Betis conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.
