Betting on underdogs in football matches

Botev Plovdiv faces Panathinaikos in a second match from the Europa League qualifiers. The Greek team have a small advantage after a 2-1 win in Athens a week ago. But now the Bulgarians are motivated to progress and eliminate PAO from the competition. Let’s preview this match in our Betting on underdogs in football matches guide.

Many pundits expected an easy and bigger win for Panathinaikos in the first leg, but it was a competitive match against Botev. The Bulgarians had a good game and even had the chance to get a draw, but at the end Panathinaikos secured a goal advantage. Alexander Jeremejeff and Anastasios Bakasetas scored for PAO while Alen Korosec score Botev’s vital goal at the Stadio Spyros Louis. This goal could eventually allow Botev to progress.

Now Botev Plovdiv are eager to prove that they are good enough to eliminate Panathinaikos. The atmosphere in Plovdiv is usually very intense so the Bulgarians have a solid chance to use it in their advantage.

There are some crucial players in Botev’s team that are ready to impress against PAO on Thursday. The captain Ivelin Popov could use his experience playing behind the striker Anthony Ujah while Akere and Nwachukwu will attack from the wings.

Panathinaikos will have to play better compared to the first game in Athens. Diego Alonso’s team didn’t impress in the way the fans expected. Although they have a better team in terms of quality, PAO didn’t play too well – this allowed Botev to remain in the tie.

That’s the Betting on underdogs in football matches guide for the upcoming Europa League qualifying game between Botev Plovdiv and Panathinaikos. The Bulgarians won’t give up here – that’s for sure. But let’s see how PAO will react to the situation. They remain favorites especially with one goal advantage. Let’s see what’s going to happen.