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Match Overview
Fixture: Panathinaikos vs Rangers
Date & Time: Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 19:00 BST
Venue: Athens Olympic Stadium, Greece.
Context: Second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2025–26 Round 2 qualifier. Rangers lead 2‑0 from the first leg at Ibrox.Form & Recent Performances
Broadcast & Viewing Details
UK: BBC Scotland / BBC iPlayer
Outside UK & Greece: Available on Rangers TV
Rangers (Away Team)
- Comfortable 2‑0 win in Glasgow, with goals from Findlay Curtis and Djeidi Gassama
Soccer News. - Undefeated in their last six to eight matches across competitions under new manager Russell Martin.
- Known for high-scoring away games: 10 of last 11 away matches ended over 2.5 goals.
Panathinaikos (Home Team)
- Suffered a 2–0 defeat in the first leg, despite decent possession and a number of shots.
- Have won just 3 of their last 12 Champions League home games and are currently without consecutive domestic wins in 2025.
- Discipline issues: Giorgos Vagiannidis suspended after red card in the first leg; midfielder Anastasios Bakasetas also doubtful or injured.
- Key Players to Watch
Rangers: Findlay Curtis and Djeidi Gassama have made an immediate impact; Jack Butland delivered important saves in the first leg.
Panathinaikos: Filip Đuričić and Facundo Pellistri offer pace and creativity in attack; Karol Swiderski remains a goal threat
Expert Predictions & Betting Insight
Sports Mole & Khel Now predict: Rangers to win again, likely finishing 2–1 in Athens (aggregate 4–1)
The Stats Zone: Tip for “both teams to score” given Panathinaikos’ home aggression and Rangers’ finishing efficiency
TalkSPORT & SportsCasting: Suggest a Panathinaikos win on the night but still favor Rangers to progress overall; over 2.5 goals also seen as likely
Khelnow & independent predictions: Lean toward a 2–1 win for Rangers in Greece despite home-side pressure
Some alternative predictions include a 1‑1 draw or 2‑2 draw, with Rangers progressing on aggregate thanks to their first-leg lead
Summary & Final Thoughts
Rangers go into the second leg with a commanding 2‑goal cushion and strong form under a new manager.
Panathinaikos need a fast start, loud home support, and risk-taking from midfielders like Pellistri and Đuričić.
Expect open football—both teams scoring is probabilistically high, and more than 2.5 goals seems likely.
Ultimately, analysts and pundits see Rangers advancing, with a tight win or draw on the night being the most probable outcomes.
Our Prediction:
Panathinaikos 1–2 Rangers — Rangers progress on aggregate, 4–1, with both teams finding the net.
