Comments and predictions for Panathinaikos vs Rangers: Late goal

Latest Panathinaikos vs Rangers team information

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 receiving a red card 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 up front, while the midfield trio will be taken care of by Nicolas Raskin, Joe Rothwell and Mohammed Diomande.

Panathinaikos vs Rangers latest expected 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 review

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 blue team's pre-season performance has been quite erratic, with 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw before entering the first official 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 traveled to Ibrox. The 0-2 loss 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 possession with 75% of 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 return 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

When and where to watch Panathinaikos vs Rangers live?

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 viewers happy moments of watching football.