Two camps who will turn their attention back to Europa Conference League qualifying action on Wednesday night, Panathinaikos will welcome CSKA 1948 Sofia to Greece for their first-leg showdown.With Europe’s elite domestic leagues set to officially make their returns over the next fortnight, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.Verdict: Both teams to score – NoBest Odds: 2/3Bookmaker: 1xBetPanathinaikosStarting with the hosts, left frustrated last season as they were eventually forced to settle for a fourth-place finish among Greece’s elite, Panathinaikos have plenty of expectations on their shoulders this time around. Limping their way over the finishing line last season and coming under a huge amount of scrutiny after winning just one of their final nine appearances across all competitions, Jacob Neestrup’s camp are searching for some essential stability. Extending on their European qualifying adventure last week and avoiding what would have been a major upset as they clinched a 4-2 aggregate victory against Hungarian outfit Paks, Wednesday’s hosts have not recorded consecutive wins across all fronts since back in March. Likewise, the Greek giants have remarkably failed to muster a single victory in front of their own supporters over the past five months.Panathinaikos Team NewsCompleting a blockbuster free switch from Italian icons Inter Milan last month, Dutch international Stefan de Vrij will start at the heart of Panathinaikos’ defence on Wednesday night.Completing a permanent move from reigning Spanish champions Barcelona this summer, Inaki Pena will start between the sticks here. Now set to enter his third campaign in Greece, one-time Manchester United youngster Facundo Pellistri will likely settle for a spot on the bench.CSKA 1948 SofiaAs for the visitors, clinching what was a nail-biting penalty shootout victory against Slovakian outfit Trnava last week as they just about dragged themselves over the finishing line, CSKA will know that they face a step leap up in opposition. However, despite travelling to Greece on Wednesday night almost universally regarded as a major underdog contender, Aleksandar Aleksandrov’s men should find the mood in their camp at a real high. Picking up some much-welcomed momentum over the weekend as they secured a 2-1 win against domestic foes Arda, CSKA have registered seven points from their opening three First League showdowns. Nevertheless, continuing on from last season, the Reds have notched just a sole strike in their previous three competitive matchups away from the Stadion Bistritsa.CSKA 1948 Sofia Team NewsWhile German defender Andre Hoffmann might have been shown a domestic red card against Arda over the weekend, the former Dusseldorf man is free to feature on Wednesday night.Bagging a First League brace on Saturday and proving to be CSKA’s hero, Mamadou Diallo will spearhead Aleksandrov’s attack on foreign soil. One-time Strasbourg youngster Moataz Zemzemi will start in the middle of the park and partner Hector Cuellar.Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 Sofia Key Factors to ConsiderWednesday’s first-leg battle in Greece will be the first competitive meeting between Panathinaikos and CSKA 1948 Sofia.The Greek giants have not registered consecutive victories across all competitions since back in March.Likewise, Panathinaikos have not recorded a single competitive win in front of their own supporters since back on March 12th.Continuing on from last season, CSKA have registered just a sole strike in their previous three competitive away fixtures.Panathinaikos secured just a single win from their previous nine appearances across all formats last season.ConclusionFailing to secure consecutive victories across all competitions since back in March, Panathinaikos will know the importance of claiming an essential first-leg advantage here. Remarkably yet to secure a competitive victory in front of their own supporters since returning from March’s international break, Wednesday’s hosts will have some serious pressure on their shoulders. Although the Greek giants might find themselves pencilled in as a landslide contender in midweek, we could be set for a nervy qualifying battle.Verdict: Both teams to score – NoBest Odds: 2/3Bookmaker: 1xBetThe post Prediction: Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 Sofia appeared first on SoccerNews.