Ajax vs Panathinaikos prediction and betting tips - August 15, 2024
On August 15 at the Johan Cruyff Arena will be the return match of the 1/2 final of the Europa League qualification, in which Ajax will play against Panathinaikos. We share the announcement and prediction from Dailysports experts.
“Ajax”
The team not so long ago made noise in the Champions League and won one after another Eredivisie titles. But the last few seasons have been a time of noticeable degradation. Last season brought only fifth place - however, in the course of that draw the grande dipped to the relegation zone.
Hopes for the rise are associated with Farioli - the young Italian showed himself well in Nice. This is despite the fact that the Dutch are still selling players more than inviting new ones. Francesco's debut came just in the Europa League, where he confidently enough passed "Vojvodina" - 1-0 at home, 3-1 away. The Red-Whites also managed to travel to Athens, where they also made it 1-0. And only at the weekend the full season started in the Netherlands. With "Heerenveen" they repeated the minimal, but winning score.
“Panathinaikos”
The club in 2023 again did not become the champion, but still then managed to climb to second place. As a result, a year ago the Greeks played in the main European Cup - the Champions League. In the next draw "clover" fell back to fourth position, but compensated for this by winning the Greek Cup - by the way, they took the anniversary, twentieth title.
At the same time, this result provided the team with the opportunity to play at least in the Europa League. There, the Greens handled Botev quite confidently, and after 2-1 in Athens, they defeated the Bulgarians in their native Plodviv 4-0. Then, of course, it was by default more difficult: the Balkan grande dame hosted the Dutch legend. At home they didn't score and conceded.
Interesting facts and personal meetings
- "Ajax" won eight times in a row
- "Panathinaikos" won four of the five edge matches - all except the meeting with the Dutchmen
- The Dutch have beaten the Greeks for the fourth consecutive head-to-head encounter
Ajax vs Panathinaikos Prediction
Bookmakers do not believe in the Greeks' away comeback. The Dutch have gained form and should win again (odds - 1.7).
