EuroLeague: Olympiakos vs Panathinaikos 06/03/2026

Due to the absence of key players for Olympiacos and Panathinaikos’ improved form following their Greek Cup triumph, the visitors have a good opportunity to end their long losing streak against their biggest rival in the EuroLeague.

Betting on the Final Outcome

The fourth derby of the season between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos comes at a moment when both teams are not meeting expectations in the EuroLeague compared to their ambitions and investments, giving this clash additional importance for both sides.

Olympiacos won the first two meetings this season – in the domestic league and in the EuroLeague – but Panathinaikos managed to partially respond with a victory in the Greek Cup final two weeks ago. That triumph brought some relief to the Greens, who have struggled with form throughout the season, although the pressure remains due to their long negative run against their biggest rival in the EuroLeague. Olympiacos are currently on a streak of ten consecutive wins over Panathinaikos in this competition and will look to extend that run tonight.

However, their task will not be easy, as they will be without two of the most important players in their system – Sasha Vezenkov and Thomas Walkup. Both are crucial for the team’s ball movement and overall structure, so it is almost certain that Olympiacos will have to adjust their style of play without them. Even with a full roster, Olympiacos were completely outplayed in the aforementioned cup final, which further opens the door for optimism in the visitors’ camp.

The arrival of Nigel Hayes immediately added quality to coach Ataman’s squad and increased internal competition within the team, while the expected return of Kendrick Nunn could further stabilize Panathinaikos’ play. Because of all this, there is a realistic chance that the visitors will take advantage of Olympiacos’ roster issues, end the unpleasant EuroLeague losing streak against their biggest rival and secure a very important victory.