Conference League· League Stage - 1· Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium
Panathinaikos
Borac Banja Luka2-1
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Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 15 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
Predicted score
2-0
Fair odds
1.62
Expected goals
2.5 - 0.7
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Panathinaikos vs Borac: Goals Point to the Hosts
Analysis by Tunde Okafor
Europa League, Conference League, Turkey & Saudi ·
Panathinaikos open their Conference League league phase at home in Athens against a Borac side unbeaten in five. The goal expectation leans heavily toward the hosts, which is why over 2.5 goals is the pick at 1.47.
Form and context
Panathinaikos come in off a derby defeat, while Borac arrive on a winning run.
- Panathinaikos' last five: 4W 0D 1L, 9 scored, 2 conceded
- Their only loss was a 1-0 defeat at Olympiacos on 11 October
- Borac are unbeaten in five: 4W 1D 0L, 12 scored, 7 conceded
- Borac's games hit over 2.5 in 3 of five and BTTS in 4
- The 2024/25 meeting in Banja Luka finished 1-1
Team news
Panathinaikos have published their squad, but the starting XI is not confirmed.
- Sverrir Ingi Ingason is absent from the 24-player squad, listed as injured in a preview
- Victor Kristiansen and Sotiris Kontouris are included despite conflicting injury reports elsewhere
- Anas Salah-Eddin, Lucas Chavez and Pedro Chirivella are not on the European roster
- No Borac injury or suspension was confirmed in the reports checked
- A matchday preview projected a 4-3-3 for Panathinaikos with Dessers up front
Key matchup
The attacking expectation sits almost entirely on one side of this tie.
- Expected goals: Panathinaikos 2.49, Borac 0.70
- Model win chances: Panathinaikos 68%, draw 19%, Borac 13%
- The most likely scoreline is 2-0, which would land under 2.5
- Neestrup told AlphaNews: "We want to get back to winning and get back on track"
- Marinovic wants Borac "focused and combative from the first minute", per Oslobodjenje
The numbers
The over 2.5 line is priced as the expected outcome rather than a value price.
- The model puts over 2.5 at 62%, with a fair price of 1.61
- Best available is 1.47, so this is a strong-probability pick, not a big-value one
- BTTS sits at just 42%, so the goals lean toward the hosts
- Athens hosts a side that has scored 9 in five against one that has scored 12
Three reasons we like this tip
- 1Expected goals of 2.49 for Panathinaikos alone point to a multi-goal home performance.
- 2Borac's recent games have been open, with over 2.5 landing in 3 of their last 5.
- 3Both teams have scored freely in their last five, with 9 and 12 goals respectively.
Verdict
The pick is over 2.5 goals at 1.47. The main risk is honest and simple: the most likely scoreline is 2-0, so a controlled, low-scoring home win would leave this bet short.
We use AI tools to help summarise the data and research behind this preview. Every pick, probability and number comes from OhMyTip's own prediction models and the sources listed below.
Match probabilities
More Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Panathinaikos +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 98% | 1.02 | - |
| 1XPanathinaikos or Draw | 87% | 1.15 | 1.05 |
| 1Panathinaikos to win | 68% | 1.48 | 1.23 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 59% | 1.71 | 1.66 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 57% | 1.74 | 1.65 |
| AH1 -1.5Panathinaikos -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 54% | 1.84 | 1.64 |
| AH2 +1.5Borac Banja Luka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 46% | 2.19 | 2.35 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 43% | 2.35 | 2.24 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 41% | 2.42 | 2.30 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.62 | 2.35 |
| X2Borac Banja Luka or Draw | 32% | 3.10 | 4.36 |
| XDraw | 19% | 5.27 | 7.00 |
| 2Borac Banja Luka to win | 13% | 7.52 | 13.00 |
| AH2 -1.5Borac Banja Luka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 2% | 45.94 | - |
Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.22 | 6.00 | 11.00 | - | - | 2.15 | 1.65 |
| 1xBet | 1.23 | 6.87 | 12.70 | 1.47 | 2.35 | 2.24 | 1.58 |
| Dafabet | 1.22 | 7.00 | 13.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 1.20 | 7.00 | 12.00 | 1.50 | 2.50 | 2.20 | 1.62 |
| Marathonbet | 1.21 | 6.20 | 11.50 | 1.47 | 2.35 | 2.24 | 1.56 |
| Betfair | 1.18 | 6.50 | 14.00 | 1.50 | 2.40 | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| BetVictor | 1.17 | 6.50 | 15.00 | 1.50 | 2.37 | 2.15 | 1.62 |
| Pinnacle | 1.22 | 6.91 | 11.52 | 1.52 | 2.56 | - | - |
| SBO | 1.20 | 5.90 | 10.12 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 1.25 | 6.80 | 13.00 | 1.55 | 2.55 | 2.10 | 1.67 |
Recent form
Panathinaikos- 11 OctAOlympiakos Piraeus0-1
- 20 SeptAKalamata1-0
- 16 SeptAKifisia2-0
- 13 SeptHPanetolikos3-0
- 10 SeptHKifisia3-1
Borac Banja Luka- 10 OctHBSK Banja Luka2-0
- 27 SeptHVojvodina1-1
- 26 SeptHRadnik Bijeljina4-3
- 20 SeptASiroki Brijeg3-2
- 16 SeptASloga Doboj2-1
Head to head
Conference League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mjallby AIF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Brighton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Monaco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  FK Jablonec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |  FC Midtjylland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |  FC Nordsjaelland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |  Brann | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |  SC Braga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 |  FC Thun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 |  Trabzonspor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Borac Banja Luka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 |  Kairat Almaty | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 |  Egnatia Rrogozhinë | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka: FAQ
What is the Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.47. Our predicted score is Panathinaikos 2-0 Borac Banja Luka.
Who is the favourite to win Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka?
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Panathinaikos are favourites. Our model gives Panathinaikos a 68% chance of winning, Borac Banja Luka 13%, and the draw 19%.
Will both teams score in Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka?
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We rate both teams to score at 43%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka kick off?
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Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka kicks off at 16:45 UTC on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium, Athens.
