The Matchday 3 clash in the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Feyenoord (Netherlands) and Panathinaikos (Greece) will take place on October 23 at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam. Feyenoord vs. Panathinaikos: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Feyenoord
The Dutch side has suffered defeats in the first two rounds, facing Braga (0-1) and Aston Villa (0-2). Such a poor start hasn't occurred for the club in European competitions since the 2017/18 season. Feyenoord has been unable to secure a win in four consecutive Europa League matches, having drawn twice before. Notably, the team has failed to score in two consecutive games, although prior to this, they were on a seven-match scoring streak in this tournament. However, the club has conceded in five consecutive Europa League games. Robin van Persie's team currently sits in 35th place in the standings.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Feyenoord's last 6 Europa League matches.
- At home in this tournament, the team has not lost in 6 of their last 7 games (4 wins, 2 draws).
- The club has conceded in 9 of their last 12 home Europa League matches.
Predicted lineup for Feyenoord (4-3-3)
Timon Wellenreuther – Javairo Dilrosun, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Gijs Smal – Sam Steijn, Hwang In-beom, Luciano Valente – Ayase Ueda, Anis Hadj-Moussa, Leo Sauer.
Defenders Gernot Trauner, Thomas Beelen, Malcolm Jeng, and midfielders Quinten Timber, Jakub Moder are injured.
Panathinaikos
The Greeks suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Go Ahead Eagles in the last round, ending a six-match unbeaten run in the Europa League (3 wins, 3 draws). It was also the first time in their last 10 matches in this tournament that the club conceded more than one goal. Panathinaikos has scored in 3 of their last 4 Europa League games. Christos Kontis' team is currently in 12th place in the standings.
- In 4 of their last 5 away Europa League matches, the Greeks have kept a clean sheet.
- The team is unbeaten in 5 consecutive away games in this tournament (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Panathinaikos has scored in 5 of their last 7 away Europa League matches.
Predicted lineup for Panathinaikos (4-5-1)
Alban Lafont – Ahmed Touba, Giannis Kotsiras, Erik Palmer-Brown, Giorgos Kyriakopoulos – Martins Tete, Anastasios Bakasetas, Anass Zaroury, Pedro Chirivella, Adam Gnezda Čerin – Karol Swiderski.
Midfielders Renato Sanches, Facundo Pellistri, forward Cyriel Dessers, and defender Giorgos Kyriakopoulos are unavailable due to injuries.
Referee
Harm Osmers (Germany)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 53;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 40%.
Feyenoord vs. Panathinaikos: Match Prediction
The Dutch side has been unable to delight their fans with a win in the Europa League for five matches. Moreover, they have yet to score in this edition of the tournament. It should be noted that before the encounter with Aston Villa, the club had not lost at home in six matches in this tournament (4 wins, 2 draws), although two of those wins were by the narrowest of margins. There were also two thrashings during this period, but the opponents in those games were notably underperforming.
The Greeks likely underestimated their opponents in the last round. The defeat to another Dutch representative ended Panathinaikos' long unbeaten run in the Europa League. However, away in the Europa League, the club has not lost in five consecutive matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and has conceded only once during this period. Solid defensive play will be an additional factor in favor of Christos Kontis' team. Additionally, it should be noted that 2 of the last 3 away defeats in this European competition for the Greeks were by a one-goal margin.
My prediction: Panathinaikos with a handicap (+1.5)
