Panathinaikos vs Chelsea tips and predictions

Panathinaikos warrant consideration in this clash

If you like end-to-end football, you'll be buzzing when this delivers the goals it's likely to.

A result is well within Panathinaikos's capabilities if they can push the envelope here.

The hosts go into the match having added 3 wins to their ledger in their last 4 home games. In no way will it be easy but Panathinaikos might just have what it takes to show Chelsea a clean pair of heals.

If Panathinaikos can have any bearing on the outcome of the match, they'll have gained a lot confidence from their previous outings. This home squad is enjoying some form on their own soil. They scored two or more goals in 8 of their recent 14 home matches and their defensive line also deserves credit. They have only conceded an average of 0.7 goals in their last 16 games.

Chelsea have sometimes lost their shape away from home. They've conceded two or more goals in 8 of their last 12 away matches. It might be close but no cigar for the unfancied side but they really can do this.

In their last apperance Panathinaikos had a 1-0 win against OFI Crete.

Chelsea are the favourites and they will be eager to keep it tidy in defence. In which case the BTTS No bet makes a decent side bet.

Chelsea are legitimate favourites but they are too short to back. Ultimately football matches come down to which set of players maintains composure under pressure. If they are to get the job done, it might be how well the home side executes on the counterattack that makes the difference.