Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
AEK Athens
Match Time & Date:
15/08/2024
19:30
Prediction: 3-0
Noah
AEK Athens and Noah square off against each other at OPAP Arena in a David-vs-Goliath clash. AEK suffered a shocking 3-1 loss to Noah in Armenia and, as a result, the Greeks need a big win in the return leg if they are to progress to the Conference League playoffs. Nordin Amrabat is pushing for a recall to the starting XI as well as summer signing Erik Lamela, who is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back-line.
Rui Mota’s men, on the other hand, rolled over Shirak Gyumri 5-0 in their last league match, but they will have a mountain to climb in Athens. Over the years AEK have turned their OPAP Arena into a real fortress and we predict that the hosts are going to overcome the deficit. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the away team, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise.
Highlighted Team (AEK Athens):
Established in 1924, AEK Athens are one of a number of Greek clubs based in Athens. The Enosis (Union) are well known for their passionate fans and Original 21 are considered the club’s main supporters’ group. AEK Athens play their home games in black shirts with yellow stripes and black shorts, while they often wear gray jerseys and yellow shorts when facing their rivals on the road.
Olympic Stadium in Athens is the club’s home ground and the venue can hold up to 69.618 people. AEK share rivalries with fellow capital clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos and the rivalry with Olympiakos was inflamed in 1996, when AEK former ace and then-coach joined the Thrylos. AEK have 12 Greek Super League trophies, but it has to be noted that they clinched their last domestic title back in 1994.
Speaking of the Greek Cup, the Enosis won their 15th trophy in the competition in 2016, with the team beating Olympiakos in the title game. In the 1966/1967 season AEK made it to the UEFA Cup semis, but Italian giants Juventus proved to be a big catch for the Greek side.
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