Vikingur Reykjavik vs Panathinaikos Predictions & Tips - BTTS Backed in Conference League Contest

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Last updated: 12 Feb 2025

Ryan Allan 12 Feb 2025

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Conference League playoff tie set for Bolt Arena
Both teams expected to score in Reykjavik

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Panathinaikos failed to win three of their last four away Conference League games (Getty)

Vikingur Reykjavik vs Panathinaikos Predictions
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Vikingur Reykjavik Form
Vikingur Reykjavik Team News
Panathinaikos Form
Panathinaikos Team News

Vikingur Reykjavik vs Panathinaikos Predictions

Vikingur can test a Panathinaikos side that rarely travels well.

BTTS is my top tip, while I also fancy the hosts to avoid defeat on Thursday.

Stats

Vikingur Reykjavik have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 home matches
Vikingur Reykjavik have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 5 matches (Conference League)
Vikingur Reykjavik are unbeaten in 7 of their last 9 home matches (Conference League)
Panathinaikos have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 away matches (Conference League)
Panathinaikos failed to win 6 of their last 9 away matches (European competitions)

Head to Head

Thursday's Conference League contest marks the first-ever meeting between Vikingur Reykjavik and Panathinaikos.

Vikingur Reykjavik Form

Vikingur return to European action after picking up a pair of cup victories in the past fortnight. Sölvi Ottesen's men scored a 3-2 win against Leiknir Reykjavík in the Reykjavik Cup before a 2-0 victory against HK in the League Cup seven days ago.

The VIkes secured their spot in the Conference League Knockout Playoffs with a 19th-placed finish in the league phase. Vikingur won two and drew two of six league phase fixtures.

The Icelandic champions are competing in the final stages of a European competition for the first time in their 116-year history.

Vikingur Reykjavik Team News

Head coach Ottesen has a strong squad available for Thursday's Conference League clash. Gudni Fjoluson is the only expected absentee for the Icelandics.

Panathinaikos Form

Panathinaikos turn their attention to European affairs after back-to-back domestic road defeats in the past week. Following a 1-0 Greek Cup setback gainst Olympiakos, Rui Vitória's men slipped to a 1-0 loss at Aris in the Super Liga.

The Greens also have a poor away record in European competitions. Pana picked up just one point from their first three road games in the league phase before a 2-0 win against the New Saints in December secured their place in the playoff round.

Panathinaikos Team News

Head coach Vitória has three expected absentees this week. Facundo Pellistri, Tin Jedvaj, and Willian Arao are set to remain unavailable on Thursday.

Verdict

Vikingur Reykjavik v Panathinaikos

Vikingur are likely to raise their game for the visit of a Panathinaikos side that often struggles on the road.

BTTS looks a solid choice, and I also like Vikingur to pick up a positive result at Bolt Arena.

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score

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