Super League 1· Season 2025
Match Summary
AEK Athens FC defeated Panathinaikos 2:1. The match was played in Super League 1 2025. Goals were scored by A. Tetteh 62′, Zini 72′, Joao Mario 90′. 6 yellow cards were shown. AEK Athens FC had 62% possession while Panathinaikos held 38%. AEK Athens FC had 17 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Panathinaikos. Expected goals: AEK Athens FC 2.16 — Panathinaikos 0.45. AEK Athens FC made 4 substitutions, Panathinaikos made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between AEK Athens FC and Panathinaikos — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
AEK Athens FC had 62% possession against Panathinaikos's 38%. AEK Athens FC registered 17 shots (6 on target) while Panathinaikos managed 10 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–1. Fouls committed: 11–16.
Lineups
AEK Athens FC lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Marko Nikolic, while Panathinaikos deployed a 4-4-2 under Rafael Benitez.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for AEK Athens FC is 7.00, compared to 6.83 for Panathinaikos. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. AEK Athens FC's highest-rated starter is O. Pineda (7.33), while Panathinaikos's best-rated player is V. Taborda (6.99).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of AEK Athens FC have contributed 38 goals and 20 assists this season, led by L. Jovic (17G). Panathinaikos's starters account for 11 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by V. Taborda (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
AEK Athens FC deploy 4 defenders rated 6.94 on average, against Panathinaikos's 4-man backline averaging 6.88. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
AEK Athens FC field 4 midfielders averaging 7.03, versus Panathinaikos's 5 rated 6.72. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
AEK Athens FC start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.98, compared to 1 for Panathinaikos averaging 6.99. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 79% for AEK Athens FC and 80% for Panathinaikos. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
AEK Athens FC's starters have collected 52 yellow cards this season, compared to 24 for Panathinaikos. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of AEK Athens FC's starting XI is 28.6 (youngest: S. Pilios (25), oldest: R. Pereyra (34)), while Panathinaikos average 25.4 (youngest: S. Kontouris (20), oldest: D. Calabria (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
AEK Athens FC's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 20 for Panathinaikos. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Marko Nikolic
Substitutes
Coach: Rafael Benitez
Rivalry since 2011
AEK Athens FC vs Panathinaikos Head to Head Results· 45
AEK Athens FC and Panathinaikos have met 45 times — AEK Athens FC won 16, Panathinaikos won 15, with 14 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. AEK Athens FC leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 45 meetings. A combined 95 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.11 per match (51 for the home side, 44 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (40%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. AEK Athens FC are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, AEK Athens FC have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Panathinaikos show 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: AEK Athens FC or draw, plus under 3.5 goals
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
AEK Athens FC
1.47
Unibet
Draw
4.40
Pinnacle
Panathinaikos
7.95
Pinnacle
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.9
Average goals per game
70%
Games with 3+ goals
60%
Both teams scored
Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Market Summary
Margin: 9.5%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.46 | 4.00 | 6.25 |
| Max | 1.46 | 4.00 | 6.25 |
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: AEK Athens FC
Away Record: Panathinaikos
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026