Bitesize Prediction: Fiorentina vs Panathinaikos – 13/03/25

Competition: Europa Conference League

Market: Fiorentina win

Odds: 8/15 @ BetUS

Needing a Europa Conference League comeback on Thursday night, Fiorentina will welcome Panathinaikos to the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

Starting with the hosts, eventually falling to what was an action-packed 3-2 loss over in Greece last week, Fiorentina are facing a real uphill battle on Thursday night. Although the Viola might have opened their Europa Conference League adventure pencilled in as a leading contender, Raffaele Palladino’s men are enduring what has become a recent rut. Failing to pick up any kind of momentum last weekend as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Napoli, the former Monza boss has remarkably seen his squad lose five of their previous six appearances across all competitions. However, despite coming under even more scrutiny last month as they slumped to a shock 2-0 loss against Como, Fiorentina have largely impressed with their success on home soil. Last seen at the Stadio Artemio Franchi claiming a 1-0 victory against Lecce, the Viola have won three of their previous four showdowns in Tuscany. Chasing a first-leg deficit here, Palladino’s men face what appears to be a season-defining battle in midweek.

As for the visitors, clinching what was stunning 3-2 victory on home soil last week, Panathinaikos have their sights set on collecting a heavyweight Europa Conference League scalp here. Although Rui Vitoria’s men might have already accepted that they are seeking a real miracle in the race to claim a first domestic crown since 2010, the former Egypt boss has seen his squad enjoy a recent flurry. Extending on their European adventure last month as they claimed a 3-2 win against Vikingur Reykjavik, Thursday’s guests have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions. However, despite travelling to Tuscany in midweek holding a slender lead, Panathinaikos have shown some extended issues away from the Athens Olympic Stadium. Including a 3-1 drumming at the hands of Lamia on February 23rd, Vitoria’s camp have failed to muster a single win from any of their last seven consecutive showdowns on the road – a run that stems all the way back to December 15th.

Bet: Fiorentina 8/15 to beat Panathinaikos in Thursday’s Europa Conference League showdown @ BetUS