Lithuanian club Panevezys will go up against Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv in the third qualifying round of the Europa League.

Panevezys is returning to the Europa League preliminary stages after their debut Champions League campaign in 2022-23 ended in the second qualifying round.

Despite disappointment at dropping down a tier, Panevezys realizes they are just two rounds away from potentially making history with their first appearance in the main draw of a European competition. However, their current form is concerning as they are winless in their last five matches and struggling in the Lithuanian A Lyga, where they are currently bottom.

Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv began their 2024-25 season positively by winning the Israel Super Cup with a 2-0 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva. However, their Champions League dreams were dashed in the qualifying rounds against FCSB, drawing 1-1 in Romania before conceding a late goal in a 1-0 defeat in the return leg.

Now, Maccabi turns their focus to Europa League qualifying, aiming to return to the main draw of a UEFA competition for the second consecutive season after reaching the Europa Conference League last 16 in 2023-24. They enter their upcoming match with confidence, having avoided defeat in their last four away matches in European competition.

Prediction:  Maccabi Tel Aviv

Panevezys vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stream and TV listing

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