Conference League· League Stage - 3· Olympic Stadium of Athens
Panathinaikos
CSKA Sofia5 Nov
Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 5 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.73
Expected goals
1.9 - 1.1
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More Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Panathinaikos +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XPanathinaikos or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5CSKA Sofia +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.50 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 56% | 1.77 | - |
| X2CSKA Sofia or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Panathinaikos to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 44% | 2.29 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Panathinaikos -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.00 | - |
| 2CSKA Sofia to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5CSKA Sofia -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.88 | - |
Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia preview & analysis
Match preview
Panathinaikos host CSKA Sofia in the Conference League (League Stage - 3) at Olympic Stadium of Athens on Thursday, 5 November 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Panathinaikos arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 2. Most recently they beat Borac Banja Luka 2-1 at home. They're 11th in the table with 3 points from 1 game. CSKA Sofia arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 6. Most recently they lost to Monaco 1-2 at home. They're 28th in the table with 0 points from 1 game.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Panathinaikos narrow favourites: Panathinaikos 44%, draw 38%, CSKA Sofia 18%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.9 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 56% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 58% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Panathinaikos 2-1 CSKA Sofia.
Recent form
Panathinaikos- 15 OctHBorac Banja Luka2-1
- 11 OctAOlympiakos Piraeus0-1
- 20 SeptAKalamata1-0
- 16 SeptAKifisia2-0
- 13 SeptHPanetolikos3-0
CSKA Sofia- 15 OctHMonaco1-2
- 11 OctACSKA 19483-2
- 20 SeptALokomotiv Plovdiv1-1
- 16 SeptALokomotiv Sofia2-0
- 12 SeptHArda Kardzhali4-1
Conference League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 |  FC Copenhagen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 |  Trabzonspor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 |  Atalanta | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 9 |  Monaco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 10 |  HNK Hajduk Split | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 | Panathinaikos | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 |  Brann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Gent | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 26 |  Borac Banja Luka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 |  Lincoln Red Imps FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 | CSKA Sofia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 29 |  Aarhus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 30 |  FC Thun | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia: FAQ
What is the Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Panathinaikos 2-1 CSKA Sofia.
Who is the favourite to win Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia?
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Panathinaikos are favourites. Our model gives Panathinaikos a 44% chance of winning, CSKA Sofia 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia?
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We rate both teams to score at 56%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia kick off?
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Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia kicks off at 20:00 UTC on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at Olympic Stadium of Athens, Athens.
