Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka will take place in the UEFA Europa Conference League (Europe) during the 2026 season on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 12:45 PM ET at Olympic Stadium of Athens. Get our score prediction, match preview, head-to-head (H2H) record, predicted lineups, live score updates, match statistics, and final result for today’s Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka fixture on LIVESOCCER.UK.COM.
AI Match Prediction
Panathinaikos enters this Conference League fixture with a recent domestic record of four wins in their last five matches, including two clean-sheet victories. In contrast, Borac Banja Luka’s recent schedule shows defensive vulnerabilities, conceding in four of their last five outings. While the sides drew 1-1 in their previous October 2024 meeting, the current statistical gap in defensive output suggests a shift in control.
Panathinaikos’ ability to prevent goals in recent domestic fixtures provides a clear edge over Borac’s inconsistent backline. Expect the hosts to dictate the tempo and secure a result. Predicted Score: 2-0
🤖 AI Match Prediction · Updated October 15, 2026, 6:55 AM ET
Last 5 Matches for Both Teams
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | Olympiakos Piraeus vs Panathinaikos | 1 – 0 | L |
| 20 Sep 2026 | Kalamata vs Panathinaikos | 0 – 1 | W |
| 16 Sep 2026 | Kifisia vs Panathinaikos | 0 – 2 | W |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Panathinaikos vs Panetolikos | 3 – 0 | W |
| 11 Sep 2026 | Panathinaikos vs Kifisia | 3 – 1 | W |
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka | 2 – 1 | L |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Borac Banja Luka vs BSK Banja Luka | 2 – 0 | W |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Borac Banja Luka vs Vojvodina | 1 – 1 | D |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Borac Banja Luka vs Radnik Bijeljina | 4 – 3 | W |
Match Preview
Panathinaikos and Borac Banja Luka open their UEFA Conference League campaign with a sense of familiarity, having faced each other during the 2024/25 group stage in a fixture that ended in a 1-1 draw. Both clubs are seasoned participants in this competition, as each reached the knockout stages in the previous season. Panathinaikos enters this match following a 1-0 defeat to Olympiacos, yet they maintain a strong record at home, remaining unbeaten in their last five major European matches at their own ground.
The visitors arrive in Greece after winning the Banja Luka derby last weekend, though they face a significant defensive challenge. Borac has failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their competitive away matches this season, a trend that persisted through their three qualifying rounds where they conceded seven goals in six games. Conversely, Panathinaikos has demonstrated a consistent attacking threat in this tournament, with their last eight Conference League appearances featuring both teams finding the net.
While the Greek side holds the statistical advantage based on recent home European form, Borac’s struggle to neutralize opponents on the road suggests the hosts will likely dictate the tempo as they look to capitalize on their recent continental experience.
🤖 Match Preview · Updated October 15, 2026, 6:55 AM ET
Match Report
Panathinaikos opened their UEFA Europa Conference League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Borac Banja Luka at the Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium. The Greek side secured the result through an early offensive surge, establishing a commanding lead before the halftime whistle. The match was defined by a clinical start from the hosts, who capitalized on two separate penalty opportunities within the opening ten minutes. V. Taborda converted from the spot in the 6th minute, followed quickly by C.
Dessers, who doubled the advantage with a second penalty in the 10th minute. Panathinaikos maintained their composure throughout the second half, eventually extending their lead to 3-0 through K. Kangwa in the 70th minute. While Borac Banja Luka found a late response through M. Jojic in the 80th minute, the deficit proved too large to overcome.
The visitors struggled with discipline throughout the encounter, accumulating three yellow cards while Panathinaikos remained disciplined without receiving a single booking. This result places Panathinaikos in a strong position within the league table, securing three points from their opening fixture. Conversely, Borac Banja Luka remains at the bottom of the standings with zero points, highlighting the early disparity between the two sides in the competition’s opening stage. The victory provides the Greek side with a solid foundation as they look to build momentum in the league phase.
🤖 AI Match Analysis · Updated October 15, 2026, 2:54 PM ET
Final Result Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka (UEFA Europa Conference League, World)
Final result Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka in the UEFA Europa Conference League (World) ended with a score of 2 - 1. View match statistics, team lineups, match timeline, goalscorers, and a full match summary.
📊 Match Result · Updated October 15, 2026, 2:40 PM ET
Match Statistics
| Panathinaikos | Statistics | Borac Banja Luka |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Shots on Goal | 2 |
| 10 | Shots off Goal | 2 |
| 28 | Total Shots | 4 |
| 9 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 19 | Shots insidebox | 2 |
| 9 | Shots outsidebox | 2 |
| 19 | Fouls | 12 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 62% | Ball Possession | 38% |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| - | Red Cards | - |
| 1 | Goalkeeper Saves | 8 |
| 564 | Total passes | 351 |
| 523 | Passes accurate | 292 |
| 93% | Passes % | 83% |
| 3.44 | expected_goals | 0.23 |
| 0.60 | goals_prevented | 0.60 |
Team Lineups
Panathinaikos
- 1. Iñaki Peña (G)
- 2. Davide Calabria (D)
- 6. Stefan de Vrij (D)
- 55. Rick Van Drongelen (D)
- 77. Georgios Kyriakopoulos (D)
- 42. Kings Kangwa (M)
- 22. Etienne Camara (M)
- 20. Vicente Taborda (M)
- 21. Azzedine Ounahi (M)
- 10. Santino Andino (M)
- 9. Cyriel Dessers (F)
- 7. Andreas Tetteh (F)
- 99. Levi GarcĂa (F)
- 70. Konstantinos Kotsaris (G)
- 71. Christos Gitonas (G)
- 14. Erik Palmer Brown (D)
- 19. Triantafyllos Tsapras (M)
- 34. Victor Kristiansen (D)
- 8. Adriano Jagušić (M)
- 18. Sotiris Kontouris (M)
- 26. Imrân Louza (M)
- 28. Facundo Pellistri (M)
- 74. Elmin Rastoder (F)
Borac Banja Luka
- 72. Mladen Jurkas (G)
- 4. Branimir Cipetić (D)
- 2. Bart Meijers (D)
- 6. Siniša Saničanin (D)
- 16. Sebastian Herrera (D)
- 98. Sandi Ogrinec (M)
- 18. Miloš Jojić (M)
- 44. Ante Roguljić (M)
- 12. Amer Hiroš (M)
- 77. Stefan Savić (M)
- 7. Luka Juričić (F)
- 19. Viktor Rogan (D)
- 99. Daniel Romera (F)
- 1. Damjan Siskovski (G)
- 3. Abel Pascual (D)
- 20. Erik Riđan (D)
- 24. Jurich Carolina (D)
- 10. David Vuković (F)
- 13. Anderson Esiti (M)
- 22. Ivan Kukavica (D)
- 23. Stojan Vranješ (M)
- 47. Amar Milak (F)
- 89. Matej Deket (F)
👥 Team Lineups · Updated October 15, 2026, 12:34 PM ET
Match Timeline
Panathinaikos - Borac Banja Luka H2H
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Panathinaikos | 2 - 1 | Borac Banja Luka | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Borac Banja Luka | 1 - 1 | Panathinaikos | UEFA Europa Conference League |
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Panathinaikos - Borac Banja Luka FAQs
Panathinaikos menang 2-1 atas Borac Banja Luka. Half-time score: 1 - 0.
Goals for Panathinaikos: âš˝ C. Dessers 10', âš˝ K. Kangwa 70'. Goals for Borac Banja Luka: âš˝ M. Jojic 80'.
Borac Banja Luka: S. Herrera 6', B. Meijers 10', A. Hiros 29'.
The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:45 PM ET.
The match is being played at Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium , Athens.
This match is part of UEFA Europa Conference League (World) the 2026 in League Stage - 1.
The match is officiated by referee Bence Csonka, Hungary.
Panathinaikos had 62%, while Borac Banja Luka sebesar 38%.
Panathinaikos play in a formation 4-2-3-1 . Borac Banja Luka play in a formation 4-2-3-1 .
Panathinaikos: Iñaki Peña, Davide Calabria, Stefan de Vrij, Rick Van Drongelen, Georgios Kyriakopoulos, Kings Kangwa, Etienne Camara, Vicente Taborda, Azzedine Ounahi, Santino Andino, Cyriel Dessers. Borac Banja Luka: Mladen Jurkas, Branimir Cipetić, Bart Meijers, Siniša Saničanin, Sebastian Herrera, Sandi Ogrinec, Miloš Jojić, Ante Roguljić, Amer Hiroš, Stefan Savić, Luka Juričić.
🔄 A. Tetteh → V. Taborda 67' | 🔄 L. Garcia → C. Dessers 67' | 🔄 M. Deket → A. Hiros 74' | 🔄 V. Rogan → A. Roguljic 74' | 🔄 E. Rastoder → A. Ounahi 80' | 🔄 A. Jagusic → S. Andino 80' | 🔄 D. Vukovic → B. Cipetic 84' | 🔄 S. Vranjes → L. Juricic 87'.
