Comments and predictions for Panathinaikos vs Lens: Hard to resist the upper hand

Latest Panathinaikos vs Lens pre-match information

Key striker Fotis Ioannidis, who scored 23 goals in 44 games in all competitions last season, has been heavily linked with a move away from the club this summer and was absent from Panathinaikos' most recent match.

However, it is understood that coach Alonso has rested him and Ioannidis is expected to return to the starting line-up for the game.

Philipp Max was substituted in the 71st minute of the 1-0 win over Levadiakos due to injury concerns, making the left-back a doubt for the upcoming match.

As for Lens, David Costa remains a doubt for the French side after the striker was substituted in the 26th minute of last week's win over Panathinaikos.

Jimmy Cabot and Neil El Aynaoui are also ruled out through injury, while Facundo Medina will miss out after being sent off in the 22nd minute of last Thursday's win.

Panathinaikos vs Lens latest expected lineup

Panathinaikos: Dragowski; Kotsiras, Ingason, Jedvaj, Mladenovic; Arao, Cerin, Tete, Bakasetas, Duricic; Ioannidis

Lens: Samba; Gradit, Danso, Khusanov; Frankowski, Thomasson, Diouf, Machado; Zaroury; Sotoca, Said

Latest Panathinaikos vs Lens football prediction

Key striker Fotis Ioannidis, who missed Panathinaikos' recent match, is expected to return to the starting line-up after being rested. Philipp Max could miss out due to injury concerns.

For Lens, David Costa remains an injury doubt, while Jimmy Cabot and Neil El Aynaoui are both ruled out. Facundo Medina will miss out after picking up a red card in the first leg.

Panathinaikos, who finished fourth in the Greek Super League last season, have made a good start to the Europa League but have struggled in recent games, losing 2-1 to Lens in the first leg of the Europa Conference League playoffs.

Lens, under coach Will Still, are in impressive form with three wins from their first three competitive games of the season. Despite playing with 10 men in the first leg, Lens still won 2-1 and have a big advantage going into the return leg.

If Lens continue their current form, they are likely to maintain their advantage and progress to the Europa Conference League group stage. Panathinaikos will need a remarkable comeback to overcome the French side, especially given their struggles in defence and scoring.

Panathinaikos vs Lens score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Panathinaikos vs Lensas follows:

• Sportsmole:Panathinaikos 1-2 Lens

• WhoScore:Panathinaikos 0-1 Lens
• Our newspaper predicts:Panathinaikos 1-2 Lens

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