Panathinaikos will welcome Villarreal to the Athens Olympic Stadium for their Europa League group stage opener on Thursday at 16:45 GMT.
Key Highlights
Panathinaikos have a 100% record in the Super League Greece after three matches. They warmed up for the visit of La Liga side Villarreal with a convincing 0-5 win away to Panetolikos. A hattrick by Bernard and goals by Aitor Cantalapiedra (penalty) and Horur Bjorgvin Magnusson gave them a commanding 0-5 scoreline.
In their three out of three wins in the Super League Greece, have scored 9 goals and conceded zero goals. The three clean sheets they have kept highlight their solidity at the back, which will serve them well in the Europa League clash against Villarreal.
Bet hereVillarreal warmed up for the clash away to Panathinaikos with a 2-1 home win against Almeria on Sunday. The win was a welcome bounce back to winning ways for Villarreal after they had lost two consecutive wins.
Their poor form is exemplified by the 6 points they have collected from the opening five rounds of fixtures in La Liga. They will hope to bolster their form ahead of traveling to Panathinaikos on Thursday.
Injury Report
Neither side has reported fresh injury worries in the lead-up to their clash on Thursday.
Prediction
Panathinaikos will win the home match and get off to a winning start in the Europa League.
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