Panathinaikos vs Maccabi Haifa Prediction: Expect a high goal-scoring activity

Prediction for the UEFA Europa League match which will take place on December 14. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Panathinaikos are the reigning vice-champions of Greece, but this season, the Green and White are determined to take another step up to win their 21st title in club history. At the end of 13 rounds, they sit at the top of the national league table, one point ahead of their nearest rivals, and last weekend, they beat OFI 4:0. They also got off to a great start on the international stage, where they beat Villarreal 2:0 and then shared the points with Maccabi 0:0, but failed to pick up a single point in their next three matches. Three consecutive defeats have left the Greeks in third place in Group F, with no chance to move up.

Maccabi is the reigning champion of Israel, but it will be incredibly difficult to defend the title won a year earlier. The team from Haifa has not started this year's national championship in the best way, having already lost three points in seven games. Such an unimpressive debut leaves the Greens in fourth place in the standings, but there is still plenty of time to make up the difference. In the Europa League, the Israelis have already lost all chances of making the playoffs, as they have suffered three defeats in five meetings, and the games against Panathinaikos and Villarreal were 0:0 draws. That is only good enough for last place in Quartet F.

Panathinaikos and Maccabi have already lost their chances of continuing in the Europa League, but one of the teams will play in the Conference League. So far, the Greek team is closer to third place, having two points more, so even a draw would suit them. At the same time, it is unlikely that such a skillful team will be satisfied with a draw at home. With the support of the home stands, there is a great opportunity to earn a full three points. In the last four matches at home, the White and Green have won three times with a total goal difference of 14:0.

If we look at the statistics of Panathinaikos' home matches, we can expect high goal-scoring activity from the upcoming clash. It's all about the fact that in the six previous battles, White-Green held 24 shots on goal in their home walls (4.00 per game on average). In addition, the Greeks scored 20 goals in their last seven meetings (2.86 average per game).