Panathinaikos — Go Ahead Eagles : Match Preview and Prediction for October 02,2025

Panathinaikos: A Week of Triumphs

Under the guidance of Christos Kontis, Panathinaikos has enjoyed an exceptionally fruitful week. The Athenian side commenced their impressive run with a dominant away performance against Young Boys in Bern, where they emphatically defeated the ‘Bees’ 4-1 on their artificial pitch, effectively securing the victory in the first half. Following this European triumph, Panathinaikos demonstrated remarkable resilience in the Super League, coming from behind against Panetolikos. Trailing 0-1, ‘Pao’ staged a dramatic comeback, with substitute Yeremeyev scoring a decisive goal in the 95th minute to snatch a crucial victory.

European Aspirations and Squad Updates

Though the ‘White-Greens’ failed to qualify for the Champions League, falling to Rangers (1-1, 0-2) in the qualifiers, they now have a strong opportunity to secure a second consecutive victory in the Europa League. The team is steadily gaining momentum under their new coach, particularly after Rui Vitória, a familiar name, departed following last season’s second-place finish. For the upcoming clash against the ‘Eagles,’ the home side will be without Dessers, Dragowski, Jedvaj, Pellistri, and Kyriopoulos.

Go Ahead Eagles: Managerial Transition

The Dutch Cup winners also experienced a significant change in their coaching staff during the offseason. After their historic success, Paul Simonis moved on to a more prominent role, taking charge of Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.

Challenging Recent Form and Squad Absences

Melvin Boel has since taken the helm, and under his leadership, the ‘Orange-Yellows’ have displayed inconsistent form. The past week, in particular, has been far from successful for the visitors. They began their Europa League campaign with a 0-1 home defeat to FCSB, conceding an early goal and struggling with their own finishing. Furthermore, last weekend saw the ‘Eagles’ lose 2-3 away to Eredivisie newcomers Telstar in an open, high-scoring affair. It’s evident that the team lacks the necessary experience to perform consistently well amidst a demanding fixture schedule, indicating a tough challenge awaits them in Athens. Sathof and Tengstedt will be absent for this match.