Panathinaikos – Rennes : Preview & Prediction
The race for the top two places in Group F of the Europa League promises to be intense. In addition to Villarreal CF, Panathinaikos and Stade Rennais will do their utmost to reach the next round. The latter two meet on Matchday 3 of the C3 group stage. The match takes place this Thursday at 9pm, at the Stade Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium. Panathinaikos currently lead the group, with 4 points from 2 matches. Stade Rennais are just behind, with 3 points. The French team will be looking to complete an excellent operation at the end of the first leg.
Panathinaikos are in 4th place after 7 days in the Super League. However, their last match – the derby against Olympiakos – has just been called off after a firecracker was thrown at a player. The Greek club will be keen to forget this incident for the return leg of the Europa League. Especially as they are currently top of Group F. They got off to a perfect start by beating Villarreal CF (2-0). They then had to settle for a draw against Maccabi Haifa (0-0). For their part, Stade Rennais are not in great form. They have just lost their last 2 Ligue 1 matches, and are now down in 9th place. In the Europa League, Bruno Génésio’s team got off to a perfect start against Maccabi Haïfa (3-0). They then lost out to Villarreal (1-0), missing a penalty in second-half stoppage time.
Panathinaikos – Rennes : Betting Tips
Panathinaikos – Win Odds: 2.25
