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The New Saints and Panathinaikos will trade tackles in a UEFA Conference League clash on Thursday (December 12th). The game will be played at Croud Meadow but TNS are the designated hosts.
The 'home' side are coming into the game on the back of a 1-0 defeat away to Bala Town in the Welsh Premier League. George Newell's 39th-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Panathinaikos, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 1-0 away win over Asteras Tripolis in the Greek Super League. Late second-half substitute Alexander Jeremejeff stepped off the bench and scored the match-winner with practically the last kick of the game.
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The Shamrock will shift their attention to the continent, where their last game saw them claim a 1-0 home win over HJK. TNS fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Djurgarden.
The loss left the Welsh champions in 29th spot in the Conference League table, having garnered three points from four games. Panathinaikos are 24th on four points.
The New Saints vs Panathinaikos Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
- TNS' last four competitive games have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Panathinaikos' last seven games to produce a winner have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Ten of TNS' last 12 games have witnessed goals at both ends and also produced three goals or more.
- Panathinaikos are currently on a six-game unbeaten run across competitions (five wins).
- TNS' defeat to Djurgarden ended their seven-game winning run at home.
The New Saints vs Panathinaikos Prediction
TNS are surprisingly finding the going tough domestically as they have lost two of their last three league games. Things are not much better for them on the continent and Craig Harrison's side will have to play this game in Shrewsbury. But their home record in the Conference League is generally good (four wins and three draws in eight).
Panathinaikos have not been at their best in the Conference League and occupy the final playoff spot. They will be looking to climb further up the table with a win here and have been in fine form over the last few weeks.
Rui Vitoria's side tend to be involved in tight games and we are backing them to claim maximum points with a narrow win and clean sheet.
Prediction: The New Saints 0-1 Panathinaikos
The New Saints vs Panathinaikos Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Panathinaikos to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Highest scoring half: Second half
