Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Brann
Match Time & Date:
21 August 2025
18:00
Prediction: 2-1
AEK Larnaca
Brann Stadion will host Thursday’s Europa League qualifier between Brann and AEK Larnaca, the two teams that meet for the first time in European competitions. The Norwegians survived Hacken in the third qualifying round, but their display in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Tromso is giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of AEK’s visit. Midfielder Ulrik Mathisen serves a one-game ban, while both Opsahl and Torsvik remain in the recovery room.
The Cypriotes, on the other hand, are a real force to be reckoned with at home, but given their difficulties on the road, we are tempted to place our bets on Brann this time out. It is worth mentioning that AEK Larnaca are still without a victory in their three away fixtures in the Europa League qualifiers. To make things even worse for the visiting side, defender Jeremie Gnali is banned for the first leg.
Highlighted Team (AEK Larnaca):
AEK Larnaca are a Cypriot side that compete in the Cypriot 1. Division. AEK Larnaca were founded in July, 1994 and they have yet to win the national championship. However, they did well to win the domestic cup on two occasions (2003/2004, 2017/2018), with the team beating the likes of AEL and Apollon Limassol respectively in the title game.
The Guardians wear white shirts with a little yellow and green on it and white shorts when playing at home, while their away colours are gray and black. AEK Larnaca will compete in the Europa League in the 2018/2019 season, with the team facing the likes of Zurich, Bayer Leverkusen and Ludogorets in Group A.
The Cypriotes booked their place in the group stages of the competition by beating Trencin in the two-legged tie. AEK Larnaca welcome their rivals at AEK Arena – Georgios Karapatakis Larnaca, the stadium which can hold up to 7,400 spectators. AEK Larnaca play their home games on natural grass.
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