Hradec Králové vs Panathinaikos preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Malšovická aréna
Europa Conference League
Hradec KrálovéHRK
PanathinaikosPAO
KICKOFF :
Play-offs Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 2 - 2

CONTEXT

Hradec Králové welcome Panathinaikos to Malšovická aréna for the return fixture in the Europa Conference League play-offs. The opening encounter finished 2-2 on Greek soil, leaving the two-legged tie perfectly balanced on aggregate. Panathinaikos hold the higher power rating at 76.3 while the Czech hosts sit at 68.96. Recent form readings give the visitors a clearer edge with 30 points against 16.67. Neither side carries domestic league standings into this international cup clash. Venue familiarity offers the home team a platform to press for an advantage in the second leg. Limited historical data on efficiency and transition phases leaves room for tactical surprises. Both clubs must navigate the knockout format without prior aggregate cushion.

TL;DR

  • Structural: The tie enters level at 2-2 after the first leg away from home.
  • Form: Panathinaikos post a stronger recent form score of 30 compared to 16.67.
  • Squad: Panathinaikos arrive as the stronger side according to overall power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency indicators remain unavailable for both teams ahead of kickoff.
  • Transition: Transition phase details lack sufficient data for either side in this fixture.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis relies on proxy data with low confidence for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Power advantage of 7.3 points sits with the visiting Panathinaikos side.
  • Market: Hradec Králové 25.6% (Δ+0%) | Draw 27.1% (Δ+0%) | Panathinaikos 47.3% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Hradec Králové D. Horejs
D. Horejs
VS
Panathinaikos J. Neestrup Hansen
J. Neestrup Hansen
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.8
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Panathinaikos Rank: 77 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.8 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hradec Králové Rank: 69 D
CSKA 1948 Sofia Rank: 63 W
CSKA 1948 Sofia Rank: 63 D
Paksi SE Rank: 63 D
Paksi SE Rank: 61 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Hradec Králové
25.61%
Draw
27.11%
Away Panathinaikos
47.28%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
68.96
76.3
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Hradec Králové
Panathinaikos
Power Score
68.96
76.3
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
278
117

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Hradec Králové — Opponent-weighted form score
Panathinaikos — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Hradec Králové Panathinaikos

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Hradec Králové HRK Home
1 matches
Panathinaikos PAO Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T01:21:46+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 2 - 2
Stadium
Malšovická aréna
Capacity
9300
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sascha Stegemann
Christof Günsch
Marco Achmüller
Martin Petersen

Squad

Referee : Sascha Stegemann

Squad ▼

1
Patrik Vízek
Patrik Vízek Goalkeeper
12
Adam Zadražil
Adam Zadražil Goalkeeper
20
Matyás Vágner
Matyás Vágner Goalkeeper
4
Tomáš Petrášek
Tomáš Petrášek Defender
30
Juraj Chvátal
Juraj Chvátal Defender
25
František Čech
František Čech Defender
5
Filip Čihák
Filip Čihák Defender
26
Daniel Horák
Daniel Horák Defender
7
Jakub Uhrinčať
Jakub Uhrinčať Defender
33
Rodrigo Abajas Martín
Rodrigo Abajas Martín Defender
3
Filip Mielke
Filip Mielke Defender
2
David Ludvíček
David Ludvíček Defender
77
Lucas Kubr
Lucas Kubr Defender
16
Vladimír Darida
Vladimír Darida Midfielder
27
Daniel Trubač
Daniel Trubač Midfielder
58
Adam Vlkanova
Adam Vlkanova Midfielder
28
Jakub Kučera
Jakub Kučera Midfielder
21
Tomáš Wiesner
Tomáš Wiesner Midfielder
11
Samuel Dancák
Samuel Dancák Midfielder
9
Matej Valenta
Matej Valenta Midfielder
8
Viktor Zentrich
Viktor Zentrich Midfielder
6
Elione Fernandes Neto
Elione Fernandes Neto Midfielder
19
Tom Slončík
Tom Slončík Midfielder
22
Štěpán Ponikelský
Štěpán Ponikelský Midfielder
10
Mick van Buren
Mick van Buren Attacker
17
Ondřej Mihálik
Ondřej Mihálik Attacker
18
Marko Regža
Marko Regža Attacker
63
German Barkovskiy
German Barkovskiy Attacker
14
Jakub Hodek
Jakub Hodek Attacker
Referee : Sascha Stegemann

Squad ▼

70
Konstantinos Kotsaris
Konstantinos Kotsaris Goalkeeper
12
Lucas Abraham Chávez
Lucas Abraham Chávez Goalkeeper
1
Ignacio Peña Sotorres
Ignacio Peña Sotorres Goalkeeper
71
Christos Geitonas
Christos Geitonas Goalkeeper
6
Stefan de Vrij
Stefan de Vrij Defender
55
Rick van Drongelen
Rick van Drongelen Defender
15
Sverrir Ingi Ingason
Sverrir Ingi Ingason Defender
5
Ahmed Touba
Ahmed Touba Defender
77
Giorgos Kiriakopoulos
Giorgos Kiriakopoulos Defender
2
Davide Calabria
Davide Calabria Defender
14
Erik Palmer-Brown
Erik Palmer-Brown Defender
34
Victor Bernth Kristansen
Victor Bernth Kristansen Defender
19
Triantafyllos Tsapras
Triantafyllos Tsapras Defender
3
Georgios Marios Katris
Georgios Marios Katris Defender
56
Vasilios Lavdas
Vasilios Lavdas Defender
32
Moussa Sissoko
Moussa Sissoko Midfielder
4
Pedro Chirivella Burgos
Pedro Chirivella Burgos Midfielder
52
Tonny Emilio Trindade de Vilhena
Tonny Emilio Trindade de Vilhena Midfielder
31
Anastasios Bakasetas
Anastasios Bakasetas Midfielder
16
Adam Gnezda Čerin
Adam Gnezda Čerin Midfielder
42
Kings Kangwa
Kings Kangwa Midfielder
22
E. Camara
E. Camara Midfielder
20
Vicente Taborda
Vicente Taborda Midfielder
8
Adriano Jagušić
Adriano Jagušić Midfielder
18
Sotiris Kontouris
Sotiris Kontouris Midfielder
10
Santino Andino Valencia
Santino Andino Valencia Midfielder
44
Panagiotis Biniaris
Panagiotis Biniaris Midfielder
99
Levi Samuel Garcia
Levi Samuel Garcia Attacker
9
Cyriel Dessers
Cyriel Dessers Attacker
28
Facundo Pellistri Rebollo
Facundo Pellistri Rebollo Attacker
11
Anass Zaroury
Anass Zaroury Attacker
72
Miloš Pantović
Miloš Pantović Attacker
74
E. Rastoder
E. Rastoder Attacker
7
Andrews Tetteh
Andrews Tetteh Attacker
30
Georgios Kyriopoulos
Georgios Kyriopoulos Attacker
17
Pavlos Pantelidis
Pavlos Pantelidis Attacker
39
Giannis Gavriil Bokos
Giannis Gavriil Bokos Attacker
53
Iason Nempis
Iason Nempis Attacker

CONCLUSION

Panathinaikos carry greater overall strength into the second leg yet face a determined Hradec Králové side on home soil. The balanced aggregate creates an open contest where tactical discipline will decide progression. Home support at Malšovická aréna could lift the hosts in key moments. Visitors must manage the pressure of defending their away goals while seeking a decisive strike. Limited efficiency and transition metrics add uncertainty to expected patterns. Both teams enter without recent domestic form records to guide selection. The play-off stage rewards adaptability over raw power alone. A single moment of quality may separate the sides at full time.