Comments, predictions Panathinaikos vs Rangers: Late goal

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Panathinaikos are likely to be without midfielder Anastasios Bakasetas after he picked up an injury in the first leg, while Giorgos Vagiannidis is suspended after being sent off in the 2-0 defeat.

In that context, coach Rui Vitoria can use the attacking quartet including Facundo Pellistri, Filip Duricic, Fotis Ioannidis and Daniel Mancini.

For Rangers, Finlay Curtis is in fine form, scoring in three consecutive games – including the opener in the first leg – so is almost certain to start.

He could play alongside Danilo and Djeidi Gassama in attack, while the midfield will be taken up by the trio of Nicolas Raskin, Joe Rothwell and Mohammed Diomande.

Panathinaikos vs Rangers latest predicted lineup

Panathinaikos:

Dragowski; Jedvaj, Palmer-Brown, Touba, Kyriakopoulos; Chirivella, Maksimovic; Pellestri, Duricic, Mancini; Ioannidis

Rangers:

Butland; Tavernier, Djiga, Souttar, Aarons; Diomande, Rothwell, Raskin; Gassama, Danilo, Curtis

Latest Panathinaikos vs Rangers football prediction

Panathinaikos qualified for the Champions League after finishing second in the Greek Super League (Stoiximan Super League) last season, just one point ahead of fourth-placed PAOK.

However, the Blues' pre-season performance has been inconsistent, with two wins, two defeats and a draw heading into their first competitive match against Rangers in the first leg.

Despite an encouraging 3-1 win over KVC Westerlo in their final friendly, Panathinaikos failed to maintain their momentum when they travelled to Ibrox. The 0-2 defeat put coach Rui Vitoria and his team at great risk of early elimination.

Panathinaikos were completely outclassed for most of the first leg, with just 25% possession. However, with 14 shots (compared to Rangers' 16), the Greek side showed their ability to create danger against the opposition's defense.

As for Rangers, they are in stable form, unbeaten in their last 8 matches in all competitions (3 wins, 5 draws). Under the leadership of new coach Russell Martin - who took office in June 2025 - the Scottish team has yet to taste defeat.

The 2-0 first leg win over Panathinaikos was Martin's first competitive game in charge of Rangers, and he helped his side dominate the game with 75% possession.

Following that win, Rangers drew 2-2 with Middlesbrough in a friendly, showing they have the advantage in terms of tempo ahead of the upcoming second leg.

Panathinaikos vs Rangers latest 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 Rangersas follows:

• Sportsmole:Panathinaikos 1-2 Rangers

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

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To watch the Panathinaikos vs Rangers match live in the Champions League at 1:00 a.m. on July 31, viewers can watch it on online sports channels. Wishing you happy football watching moments.