Kairat Almaty vs Panathinaikos Tips & Predictions – Dessers to Fire PAO to Victory in the Conference League
Panathinaikos have demonstrated strong form with nine wins in their last ten games across competitions, making them the favorites against Kairat Almaty, who are currently struggling. Additionally, backing Cyriel Dessers to score anytime is recommended, as he has netted two goals in his last two matches and is expected to lead the attack on Thursday.
- Panathinaikos are having a great season so far
- We are backing them to win on Thursday
- Check our preview for Kairat Almaty vs Panathinaikos below
Kairat Almaty have suffered two major setbacks in the Kazakh top flight, which will most likely cost them the title. Panathinaikos have been very consistent across competitions this season, and I’m backing them to win on Thursday.
- Key Stats
- No Previous Meetings
- September Was Rough for the Hosts
- Panathinaikos Looking Strong This Season
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Kairat Almaty have lost 4 of their last 5 matches (European competitions).
- Panathinaikos have won 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Panathinaikos’ Cyriel Dessers has scored 2 goals in his last 2 matches.
No Previous Meetings
This is going to be the first head to head match between Kairat Almaty and Panathinaikos.
September Was Rough for the Hosts
Kairat Almaty started their Conference League campaign with a 1-1 road draw against Riga FC last week in Latvia. They gained an early lead through Marc Gual, while the opposition missed a penalty.
The Kazakh champions hit a rough patch in mid-September, losing back to back derby clashes against Tobol 4-1 and FC Astana 1-0, but returned to winning ways in the October opener against Zhetysu 1-0.
Last weekend, they made it two in a row after earning a convincing 5-0 home victory against Ertis Pavlodar. Gual was named man of the match, scoring three times.
Panathinaikos Looking Strong This Season
Panathinaikos were playing much better against Borac Banja Luka last week than a 2-1 result might suggest, ending this clash with 4.25-0.24 xG, 63% possession and 31-4 shots.
PAO’s Vicente Taborda missed a penalty in the 6th minute, but just four minutes later, Cyriel Dessers broke the deadlock. Their lead was doubled by Kings Kangwa in the 70th minute.
Jacob Neestrup’s side had a strong start in Greece, winning their first seven appearances, then lost the derby to Olympiakos 1-0, but returned to winning ways last weekend by crushing Asteras Tripolis 5-1.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Kairat Almaty (4-2-3-1) Temirlan Anarbekov; Erkin Tapalov, Aleksandr Martynovich, Aleksandr Shirobokov, Luis Mata; Gustavo Pinto Mendonca, Jaakko Oksanen; Aleksandr Mrynskiy, Marc Gual, Oiva Jukkola; Edmilson Santos
Kairat Almaty have no reported injuries or suspensions ahead of this clash. Marc Gual has been their most dangerous player this season, scoring 13 goals in his 24 league appearances.
Kairat Almaty have no reported injuries or suspensions ahead of this clash. Marc Gual has been their most dangerous player this season, scoring 13 goals in his 24 league appearances.
Panathinaikos (4-2-3-1) Inaki Pena; Davide Calabria, Stefan de Vrij, Rick van Drongelen, Georgios Kyriakopoulos; Etienne Camara, Kings Kangwa; Santino Andino, Vicente Taborda, Levi Garcia; Cyriel Dessers
Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi and defender Sverrir Ingi Ingason are ruled out for Panathinaikos due to injuries.
Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi and defender Sverrir Ingi Ingason are ruled out for Panathinaikos due to injuries.
Verdict
Panathinaikos earned nine wins in their last ten games across competitions and I will back them to beat Kairat Almaty who struggle on both fronts.
Another bet worth considering is Cyriel Dessers to score anytime. He netted two goals in his last two games and is expected to lead the attack on Thursday.
Another bet worth considering is Cyriel Dessers to score anytime. He netted two goals in his last two games and is expected to lead the attack on Thursday.
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