Ferencvaros – Panathinaikos: a clash that could swing the race for the top 8 
Thursday night at the Groupama Arena and two teams still fighting for a prized spot in this group. Ferencvaros sit sixth and are unbeaten — they want to tighten their grip. Panathinaikos are fifteenth but only three points from the top eight; a shock result in Hungary would flip the script.
Ferencvaros: European campaign under control 
They started in the Champions League, saw off Noah and Ludogorets, then lost to Qarabag and dropped into the Europa League. Since then they’ve been ruthless. Under Robbie Keane Ferencvaros have beaten Genk, Salzburg, Ludogorets and Rangers, and drawn with Plzen and Fenerbahçe. The upshot: the playoffs are already in the bag and there’s a real chance of going straight through to the last 16. Their domestic form backs it up — second in the league, a point off Győr and chasing an eighth straight title. Before the break they’d won five of six, including a 1-0 win over Diosgyőr.
Panathinaikos: patchy, but reshaped since Benítez arrived 
Their European story’s been messier: an opening win over Young Boys then defeats to Go Ahead Eagles and Feyenoord. Rafael Benítez arrived in October and changed the tone. Since then Panathinaikos haven’t lost in Europe — wins against Malmö and Sturm Graz and a solid draw with Plzen. Domestically they sit fifth, but that 4-0 hammering by AEK on Sunday showed cracks. A result in Budapest would be massive — especially with a brutal final group game away to Roma coming up.
Likely lineups
Ferencvaros :
Grof ; Gomez, Raemaekers, Szalai ; Makreckis, Zachariassen, Keita, Kanichowsky, Cadu ; Acolatse, Yusuf
Panathinaikos :
Lafont ; Calabria, Jedvaj, Touba, Kotsiras ; Chirivella, Gnezda Cerin ; Pellistri, Bakasetas, Zaroury ; Tetteh
Key points
- Ferencvaros are unbeaten in this group stage.
- Panathinaikos haven’t lost in Europe since Benítez took charge.
- The Hungarians can aim for direct qualification to the last 16.
- The Greeks remain within striking distance of the top eight.
- Ferencvaros have won five of their last six matches in all competitions.
Football Prediction Ferencvaros – Panathinaikos
Ferencvaros to win
Ferencvaros arrive on form, confident and solid at home. Panathinaikos have tools but they’re too inconsistent to rock a side that’s in control. Ferencvaros look better placed to take the win and keep their unbeaten run alive.
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