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Match Details:

• Date: August 15, 2024
• Time: 7:15 PM UK
• Venue: Athens, Greece

Reigniting a rivalry that began in the 1971 European Cup final, Panathinaikos and Ajax meet again in the Europa League third-round qualifier on Thursday. Both teams, having successfully navigated the second round, aim to secure a playoff spot against either Bodo/Glimt or Jagiellonia Bialystok.

Match Preview

Panathinaikos: Panathinaikos finished fourth in last season's Greek Super League playoffs, securing their return to European competition for the 2024-25 season. The Greens started their campaign with a convincing win over Botev Plovdiv in the second qualifying round, triumphing 2-1 at home and 4-0 away. Swedish striker Alexander Jeremejeff was instrumental, scoring three goals across the two legs.

New head coach Diego Alonso, previously with Inter Miami and Sevilla, aims to guide Panathinaikos to the group stage and challenge for domestic titles. Last season, the Greek side narrowly missed out on the Champions League and struggled in the Europa League group stage, collecting just four points against Rennes, Villarreal, and Maccabi Haifa.

Ajax:

Ajax, a club with a rich European history, are looking to rebuild under new coach Francesco Farioli, who joined from Nice. The Dutch giants finished fifth in the Eredivisie last season after a tumultuous start. In the Europa League's second qualifying round, Ajax defeated Vojvodina 4-1 on aggregate, showcasing their strength with a 3-1 away victory.

Ajax's pre-season form has been impressive, with six consecutive wins, including notable victories over Rangers and Olympiacos. With key players like Josip Sutalo, Jorrel Hato, and Bertrand Traore in form, Ajax is poised for a strong showing in Athens.

Team News

Panathinaikos: Panathinaikos will likely feature summer signings Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Nemanja Maksimovic, and Tete, who all played against Botev Plovdiv. George Baldock may also appear. Slovenian midfielder Adam Gnezda Cerin, who impressed at Euro 2024, is expected to start, while Alexander Jeremejeff leads the attack after a stellar performance in the previous round.

Predicted Lineup:

• GK: Dragowski
• Defense: Baldock, Ingason, Jedvaj, Mladenovic
• Midfield: Cerin, Arao, Tete, Bakasetas, Djuricic
• Forward: Jeremejeff

Ajax: Ajax will miss goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, who is on leave after the Olympics, leaving Diant Ramaj and Remko Pasveer vying for the starting spot. Owen Wijndal and Gaston Avila are out due to injuries. Brian Brobbey and Steven Bergwijn may travel after returning to training. Chuba Akpom is expected to lead the attack, supported by Jordan Henderson and Kenneth Taylor in midfield.

Predicted Lineup:

• GK: Pasveer
• Defense: Rensch, Sutalo, Baas, Hato
• Midfield: Taylor, Henderson, Van den Boomen
• Forward: Ramsussen, Akpom, Berghuis

Prediction

Panathinaikos and Ajax, both far from their peak form of the 1990s, still promise an exciting clash in this Europa League qualifier. With both teams eager to advance, a closely contested match is expected in Athens.

Prediction: Panathinaikos 1-1 Ajax

A tight encounter will likely see the spoils shared in Athens, with Ajax holding a slight advantage for the return leg in Amsterdam.