Panathinaikos beat Paks, gaining the upper hand in the Conference League qualifiers.
Panathinaikos defeated Paks 2-1 at Fehérvári úti stadion in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, while the home team only managed to narrow the gap before suffering a defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Paks hosts Panathinaikos.
- 30 minutesPanathinaikos controlled the game.
30th minutePanathinaikos is controlling possession more, with a 40% - 60% ratio, forcing Paks to retreat and wait for opportunities. Although Paks has 6-5 shots on goal, Panathinaikos still has the edge in terms of shots on target with a 0-1 record.
- 41'Panathinaikos opened the scoring thanks to an own goal.
In the 41st minute, G. Vas of Paks scored an own goal, giving Panathinaikos a 0-1 lead. The goal came when Panathinaikos had more possession.
- 42'Panathinaikos controlled the game.
At the 42nd minute, Panathinaikos were leading 0-1 and had superior ball control with 38% - 62%. Paks maintained a balance in shots (6-6), but the visitors had a slight advantage in shots on target (0-1).
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Paks adjusts staff after break.
In the 46th minute, Paks brought M. Gyorfi onto the field to replace M. Szekszardi. The substitution came as Paks were trailing Panathinaikos 0-1.
- 53'T. Tsapras received a yellow card.
In the 53rd minute, T. Tsapras of Panathinaikos received a yellow card for a tripping foul.
- 55'A. Gnezda Cerin received a yellow card.
In the 55th minute, A. Gnezda Cerin (Panathinaikos) received a yellow card. Panathinaikos continued to receive yellow cards in the second half, despite still leading Paks 0-1.
- 55'Panathinaikos controlled the game.
At the 55th minute, Panathinaikos still controlled the game with 41% - 59% possession and were leading Paks 0-1. The visitors had slightly more shots on goal (7 - 8), while Paks were under pressure and looking for opportunities from counter-attacks.
- 56'S. Andino helped Panathinaikos extend their lead.
In the 56th minute, S. Andino scored, doubling Panathinaikos' lead against Paks. The visitors are now 0-2 down.
- 62'Paks brought D. Bode onto the field.
In the 62nd minute, Paks brought D. Bode onto the field to replace J. Szalai. The appearance of D. Bode gave Paks more options in their efforts to find a goal to narrow the gap.
- 62'K. Horvath comes on, Paks makes a substitution.
In the 62nd minute, Paks made a substitution, with K. Horvath coming on to replace K. Papp. This could be an adjustment aimed at giving Paks more momentum for the remainder of the match.
- 62'M. Peto comes on, J. Hahn leaves the match.
In the 62nd minute, Paks brought M. Peto onto the field to replace J. Hahn. Trailing 0-2, the home team made personnel changes to try and find a new impetus.
- 64'Panathinaikos made a substitution in the 64th minute.
In the 64th minute, P. Chirivella came on as a substitute for A. Gnezda Cerin of Panathinaikos. The visiting team was leading Paks 2-0 and made further adjustments to maintain their advantage.
- 64'Panathinaikos made a substitution in the 64th minute.
In the 64th minute, Panathinaikos brought E. Rastoder onto the field to replace A. Tetteh. This was a personnel change as the visiting team was leading Paks 0-2.
- 67'Panathinaikos controlled the game.
In the 67th minute, Panathinaikos still controlled the game with 41% - 59% possession and a superior number of shots (8 - 14). Paks was under pressure, mainly relying on counter-attacks as the visitors were leading 0 - 2.
- 69'Panathinaikos made a substitution in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, F. Pellistri came on as a substitute for A. Zaroury for Panathinaikos. The visiting team made the substitution while leading 0-2.
- 69'Panathinaikos made a substitution in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, Panathinaikos made a substitution, with P. Pantelidis coming on to replace S. Andino. The visiting team refreshed their lineup after having already scored two goals.
- 71'Paks narrowed the gap thanks to D. Bode.
In the 71st minute, D. Bode scored for Paks after an assist from K. Horvath, reducing the score to 1-2. The goal rekindled hope for the home team for the remainder of the match.
- 79'Panathinaikos made a substitution in the 79th minute.
In the 79th minute, S. Kontouris came on as a substitute for A. Jagusic of Panathinaikos. The visiting team was leading Paks 2-1 and continued to make substitutions in the final minutes.
- 79'Panathinaikos took the initiative in the 79th minute.
In the 79th minute, Panathinaikos maintained their dominance with 58% possession and a slight advantage in corner kicks (3-4), leading Paks 1-2. However, the game wasn't entirely one-sided, with both teams having 14 shots on goal, though Panathinaikos only had a slight edge with 2-3 on target.
- 82'Paks made a substitution in the 82nd minute.
In the 82nd minute, Paks brought H. Kuzma onto the field to replace B. Lenzser. Trailing 1-2, Paks continued to make personnel changes in an attempt to find an equalizer.
- 90+1'P. Pantelidis received a yellow card in injury time.
In the 90+1st minute, P. Pantelidis of Panathinaikos received a yellow card after a foul.trippingThe card came in the final minutes, when the match was entering a tense phase.
- KTFinal score: Paks 1-2 Panathinaikos
The match ended with a score of 1-2.
Updated at 02:54 on 24/07/2026
Match information
Paks will face Panathinaikos in the UEFA Europa Conference League at 01:00 on July 24, 2026. This is a match where caution is likely to be paramount, as the last encounter between the two teams ended without a clear victory.
The balance has been maintained since their last encounter.
Paks and Panathinaikos have only had one recorded encounter. The result was a draw, with Paks failing to win and Panathinaikos also failing to secure a victory.
This detail suggests that the two teams are relatively evenly matched in terms of head-to-head encounters. However, a single previous meeting is not enough to establish a long-term trend. Therefore, previous results should only be considered as a reference point when assessing the relative strengths of the two teams.
The match is unpredictable based on the available data.
There is no further data on recent form, league position, squad strength, or expected lineups for either team. Therefore, it is not yet possible to determine which team has a clear advantage in terms of performance, personnel, or approach to the game.
In this context, the course of the game will likely depend on how Paks and Panathinaikos organize their play from the start. The team that controls key moments and minimizes errors could make the difference, but there isn't enough evidence to say one side will dominate.
Pre-match analysis
The draw in their last encounter sets a balanced record for the upcoming match. Paks have the advantage of playing in this tie, while Panathinaikos enter the game aiming for a positive result away from home.
With limited statistical information, this match should not be viewed in a one-sided manner. Recent head-to-head results show that the gap between the two teams is not yet clearly defined. Therefore, focus, discipline, and the ability to capitalize on opportunities will be the factors that could decide the outcome.
Overall, Paks vs Panathinaikos promises to be a closely contested match. The available data does not show a significant advantage for one team, nor does it provide a basis for predicting the final score.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
