Frank Christian
Chelsea is set to visit Greece for their second match of the UEFA Conference League 2024-25 against Panathinaikos. Coming off a confident 4-2 victory in their season opener, the Blues look to maintain momentum despite a recent Premier League setback against Liverpool that broke their six-match unbeaten streak. On the other side, Panathinaikos is eager to secure their first win in this tournament after drawing 1-1 with Borac Banja Luka.
The team from London aims to establish a strong presence in UEFA’s third-tier competition. However, they face a challenging encounter in Greece following their recent defeat.
Panathinaikos recently ended a three-match winless streak with a key victory in the Greek Super League. They are hopeful to claim a win against Chelsea, which they perceive as their toughest challenge so far this season.
Coach Diego Alonso’s squad has experienced only five home defeats across 23 games this year and currently sits sixth in the league standings.
The Sporting News provides essential information before this match, including viewing options, kickoff times, and lineup updates.
Live Streaming and TV Channel for Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea
Here’s how to tune in for this Europa Conference League encounter in the U.K.:
TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: discovery+
This match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, with coverage beginning at 5:45 p.m. BST. It can also be streamed via discovery+, which currently offers a 7-day FREE trial for new subscribers.
Kickoff Details for Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea
This Europa Conference League match will take place at the Athens Olympic Stadium in Marousi, Greece, starting on Thursday, October 24, at 7:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates for viewers in the U.K:
| Date | Thu, Oct. 24 |
| Kick-off time | 5:45 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Athens Olympic Stadium |
| Location | Marousi, Greece |
Predicted Lineups and Team News for Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea
Fotis Ioannidis (adductor) will not participate in this match, alongside Dimitris Limnios, Zeca, and Tonny Vilhena, who are out of the squad. Alexander Jeremejeff is expected to step in for Andraz Sporar, who is doubtful after missing the recent victory over OFI due to illness.
Predicted XI for Panathinaikos (4-2-3-1): Dragowski (GK) — Kotsiras, Jedvaj, Ingason, Mladenovic — Maksimovic, Cerin — Pellistri, Bakasetas, Duricic — Jeremejeff.
Injuries: Fotis Ioannidis, Andraz Sporar (doubtful)
Suspensions: None
On Chelsea’s side, Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, and Wesley Fofana will not make the trip to Greece. Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen continues to recover. Reece James might be replaced by Axel Disasi, while Pedro Neto and Christopher Nkunku could return to the starting lineup.
Predicted XI for Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen (GK) — Disasi, Tosin, Badiashile, Veiga — Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall — Neto, Felix, Mudryk — Nkunku.
Injuries: Filip Jorgensen
Suspensions: None
Prediction for Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea
Despite adjustments following the Liverpool match, Chelsea remains favored to win at Olympiakos Stadio Spyros Louis. Although Panathinaikos could surprise with a goal, Chelsea is likely to find a way to secure the victory.
- Prediction: Panathinaikos 1-2 Chelsea
This Week’s Europa Conference League Fixtures
All times in BST
Thursday, October 24
- Vikingur Reykjavik vs. Cercle Brugge (3:30 p.m.)
- APOEL vs. FK Borac (5:45 p.m.)
- Celje vs. Istanbul Basaksehir (5:45 p.m.)
- Djurgarden vs. Vitoria Guimaraes (5:45 p.m.)
- Hearts vs. AC Omonia (5:45 p.m.)
- Jagiellonia Bialystok vs. Petrocub (5:45 p.m.)
- KAA Gent vs. Molde (5:45 p.m.)
- Larne vs. Shamrock Rovers (5:45 p.m.)
- Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea (5:45 p.m.)
- Rapid Vienna vs. FC Noah (5:45 p.m.)
- St Gallen vs. Fiorentina (8:00 p.m.)
- Backa Topola vs. Legia Warsaw (8:00 p.m.)
- HJK Helsinki vs. Dinamo Minsk (8:00 p.m.)
- Mlada Bolselav vs. Lugano (8:00 p.m.)
- Olimpija vs. LASK (8:00 p.m.)
- Pafos vs. Heidenheim (8:00 p.m.)
- Real Betis vs. FC Copenhagen (8:00 p.m.)
- The New Saints vs. FC Astana (8:00 p.m.)
