Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
AEK Athens
Match Time & Date:
28 August 2025
19:00
Prediction: 1-1
Anderlecht
All eyes will be on Opap Arena when AEK Athens and Anderlecht square off against each other in the Conference League playoffs, return leg. The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in Belgium and yet another close encounter is on the cards in Thessaloniki. Midfielder Petros Mantalos serves a one-game ban following his late sending-off in the first leg, while Angola midfielder Zini is a major doubt after picking up a knock in a 2-0 win over Panserraikos.
The Belgians, on the other hand, made a promising start to the season, with the team producing fine performances in all competitions. The two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment and, taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Teenage midfielder Nathan De Cat has overcome his minor injury, while both Killian Sardella and Ilay Camara are expected to miss out for the Jupiler League outfit.
Highlighted Player (Thorgan Hazard):
While his brother Eden Hazard stars for Chelsea, Thorgan Hazard plays for Borussia Monchengladbach in Bundesliga. Thorgan was born in La Louviere, Belgium on 29 march, 1993 and he played for the likes of Royal Stade Brainois, Tubize and Lens during his youth career.
Hazard made 14 appearances for Lens before joining Chelsea in 2012. He did not make his Chelsea debut as he was immediately sent on loan to Zulte Waregem, where he scored 17 goals in 73 league appearances for the club. On 5 July, 2014 he signed a loan deal with Borussia Monchengladbach and in February, 2015 he signed a permanent contract with the Bundesliga outfit. The Belgian midfielder made his first start for the club on 24 September, 2014 against Hamburg.
Speaking of his international career, Thorgan Hazard made his Belgium debut on 29 May, 2013 in a 4-2 win over USA. He has 15 caps for Belgium U21 and he scored nine goals in 15 appearances for the team. His full name is Thorgan Ganael Francis Hazard.
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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