At 2:00 AM on August 9th, the UEFA Europa League will feature a match in the third qualifying round, with Panathinaikos hosting Ajax.
Panathinaikos is a team from the Greek Super League. With the Greek league yet to start, the team can fully focus on the Europa League. In last season’s Greek Super League, Panathinaikos finished 4th with a record of 22 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses in 36 matches. They also won the Greek Cup, giving them a direct upgrade from the Conference League to the Europa League.
In 36 matches last season, the team scored 82 goals, ranking second among all teams, showcasing their remarkable offensive prowess. Defensively, they conceded 37 goals, demonstrating a solid performance. In the second round of the Europa League qualifiers, Panathinaikos faced Bulgarian powerhouse Botev Plovdiv, convincingly defeating them 6-1 on aggregate, boosting their confidence for this upcoming match.
Ajax is a team from the Dutch Eredivisie. The Dutch league will start in 3 days, which will somewhat impact their preparation. Last season, Ajax suffered a disappointing campaign, finishing a mere 5th, failing to secure even a Europa League spot. As a result, they’re back in the qualifiers, but their experience in the competition still commands respect.
In last season’s 34 Eredivisie matches, the team scored 74 goals, maintaining a top-tier attack. However, their defense conceded 61 goals, a major factor hindering their performance, resulting in a dismal record of 15 wins, 11 draws, and 8 losses. In the second round of the Europa League qualifiers, they faced Vojvodina, securing a 4-1 aggregate win, but conceding a goal to such an unknown team was a humiliation.
Their only injury concern is Wijndal, but his absence won’t significantly impact the team, enabling them to fully focus on the match.
The two teams have met 5 times in history, with Ajax leading 4-1. However, Panathinaikos won the most recent encounter. Ajax excels in attack but struggles defensively, while Panathinaikos is balanced, with even better attacking prowess. Based on Ajax’s recent form, this game will likely be challenging for them.
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