🔊 The upcoming clash between Panathinaikos and Samsunspor promises to be an intriguing encounter. The Greek side, currently not in the best form, will aim to leverage their home advantage. However, their scoring ability remains questionable, as highlighted by a trend of under 2.5 goals in recent matches. On the flip side, Samsunspor have been on a confident run with a mix of wins and draws, showcasing impressive scoring prowess by finding the net in all of their recent games. This sets up an intriguing scenario: can the visitors extend their successful streak against a more seasoned opponent?
Head-to-Head
⚠These teams have not faced each other before.
Panathinaikos Athens Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Europa League (Shakhtar as the home side, Panathinaikos as the visitors). The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Panathinaikos vs Shakhtar):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 18 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Panathinaikos are experiencing a rough patch on the football field. Their recent outings have been marked by inconsistency, with three losses and two draws in their last ten matches. The team's scoring average is low at just 1.3 goals per game, while their defense remains vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per match. The "Greens" focus on ball possession, but this approach hasn't translated into consistent results. The trend often sees matches ending with a total of fewer than 2.5 goals, underscoring their lack of offensive firepower.
Samsunspor Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Super Lig, where they faced Kocaelispor away. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline in favor of Samsunspor.
Here are the match statistics (Samsunspor vs Kocaelispor):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 16 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Samsunspor enter this match in impressive form, with six wins in their last ten outings highlighting the potential of this team. The visitors average 1.4 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just one goal per match on average. The Turkish side favors an attacking style and utilizes quick counterattacks to pose threats to their opponents' goal—a strategy that has brought them success in previous encounters, excluding the match against Panathinaikos.
Outcome PredictionTrends Samsunspor cover a +1.5 spread in 8 consecutive matches. 👉Prediction: Samsunspor Handicap (+1.5) (odds: 1.46)Total Goals PredictionTrends Samsunspor score in 7 straight matches. 👉Prediction: Samsunspor will score goal (odds: 1.71)Corners PredictionTrends Panathinaikos record fewer than 6.5 corners in 13 of their last 15 matches. 👉Prediction: Corners - Total Over (8.5) (odds: 1.58)
Outcome Prediction
- Samsunspor cover a +1.5 spread in 8 consecutive matches.
Total Goals Prediction
- Samsunspor score in 7 straight matches.
Corners Prediction
- Panathinaikos record fewer than 6.5 corners in 13 of their last 15 matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
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