- Panathinaikos are unbeaten in their last 5 (W2, D3) and have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats from their last 10 in all competitions.
- FC Hradec Kralove have 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats from their last 10 in all competitions.
- Panathinaikos are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.75 goals conceded per match across their last 4 away matches.
An even and exciting draw at Malsovicka Arena
FC Hradec Kralove and Panathinaikos are playing out a classic battle of pragmatism versus positional football in the UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 with this tie still very much alive after the 2-2 draw in last week's 1st Leg. David Horejs has Hradec set up as a compact and disciplined unit that can keep things tight, stay compact and counter with purpose and they have been more stubborn at home than away, winning 1 and losing 1 of their 2 games in Czechia.
In contrast, Jacob Neestrup has been much more successful in setting up his team to control the ball. Panathinaikos are a possession-based side that play a vertical 4-3-3, recycle the ball well and are very well organised when pressing in numbers. Both teams are in good form overall, although Hradec have been more impressive away from home.
Panathinaikos to just edge a tight and competitive game
Panathinaikos have won 2 and lost 2 of their 4 away matches across all competitions this season, averaging 1.50 goals for and 1.75 against. Hradec lost 1-0 to Besiktas JK before holding out for a 2-2 draw against Panathinaikos in the 1st leg.
Tom Sloncik has been a livewire for Hradec, contributing 2 of their 4 goals in their last 5 games, while Andrews Tetteh has been in the groove for Panathinaikos. The draw looks the value call here at 3.55, with both teams coming into the game in good shape and in solid overall form. However, the more likely outcome is Panathinaikos edging it, which is why we are going with the odds-on favourite at 1.95 over FC Hradec at 3.85.
Panathinaikos have been in better form than their hosts and their travelling record is 2 wins and 2 losses. They won 1-2 after extra time against FC CSKA 1948. Hradec's low block will test Panathinaikos' false-9 system and they are less potent than Besiktas were in the away match that preceded this game, so it may be a tight and tense affair, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.83 and Both Teams to Score at 1.7 the best fit.
Abdullahi Umar is Hradec's sharpest edge in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 with 2 goals from 1 match, while Adriano Jagusic leads the way for Panathinaikos with 2 in 5 games.
