Europa League: Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea Preview, Odds, Prediction (Oct 24)
- Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea pick is for the guests to win this event.
- PAO failed to beat Borac in Banja Luka in the previous event.
- The Blues were better than Gent at home.
Panathinaikos craves for a big win on the European stage. Although the difference in quality between them and Chelsea looks massive, the Greeks are going for a win in this one. Meanwhile, following a loss to Liverpool this weekend, the Blues can’t allow to lose one more event.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 12:45 PM ET
- Where: Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece
- How To Watch: CBS
Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Panathinaikos | +470 |
| Tie | +280 |
| Chelsea | -166 |
Game Preview
A big hit for the hosts is Fotsis Ioannidis’ injury. The star forward and the most expensive player on the Green side is injured, and he won’t be available against the Blues. PAO’s most recent event was against OFI in Crete, and they won 0-1.
The last four matches Greenes had were all with under 2.5 goals. Until the triumph in Crete, they hadn’t won for three straight, losing to AEK, before posting ties in Banja Luka and against their nemesis, Olympiacos.
Chelsea lost to Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. They had their share of chances in this match, but in the end, it was 2-1 for the Reds, who weren’t better than Marseca’s unit—we need to say that.
The Blues’ defense again allowed a goal, the seventh time in the recent ten matches. Though they scored in each of the previous ten appearances, and for the moment, the strong offense covers up problems in the back line.
Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea Head-to-Head
There haven’t been any games between these two clubs so far.
Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea Prediction
Even though PAO is a tough and robust team, its defense can’t compete with Chelsea’s offense. Therefore, we pick the guests to win, no matter the lineup on the field.
- Free Europa League Pick: Chelsea Wins
