Panathinaikos vs AS Roma: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Panathinaikos prepare to host Roma on January 29, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Munuera, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Panathinaikos, currently 20th in the standings with 12 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 5 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Roma, sitting 8th with 16 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Panathinaikos and Roma have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Roma, Panathinaikos recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Lafont, Touba, Ingason, Palmer-Brown, Kyriakopoulos, Siopis, Bakasetas, Katris, Zaroury, Pantovic, Taborda. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Roma's last outing came against Panathinaikos, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Gollini, Ghilardi, Ziolkowski, Mancini, Tsimikas, El Aynaoui, Cristante, Pisilli, Celik, Pellegrini, Soule. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Panathinaikos are expected to maintain their 3-4-3 structure, while Roma are likely to counter with a 3-5-2 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Panathinaikos's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Roma's games average 2.4 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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