AEK Athens
- AEK Athens have won 3 of their last 5 games (1 draw and 1 defeat).
- However, the hosts are coming off a good 4-0 home win over Iraklis 1908 FC in the Super League and a 4-0 home win over PFC Levski Sofia in Champions League qualifying.
- Both were convincing performances by AEK's men that show their ability to suffocate opponents and counter-attack at great pace.
Aris Thessaloniki
- Aris Thessaloniki have won 4 of their last 5 (1 defeat).
- Aris have started the Super League 2026/2027 season in fine form, winning 1 of 1 away from home and scoring an average of 3.00 goals per game.
- Aris like to keep it simple, and Grigoriou has his team compact, tough to break down and sharp on the counter.
- Uros Racic has been Aris' standout player in this respect, as he has scored 4 of their 12 goals in the last 5 games.
Recent meetings
AEK Athens have won 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings (1 draw and no Aris wins).
Key Players
- Luka Jovic has been the major threat for the home team so far, with 2 goals in 1 Super League 2026/2027.
- Barnabas Varga has scored 2 goals in AEK's last 5 matches.
- Razvan Marin has 2 assists in 1 Super League 2026/2027 appearance.
- Uros Racic has scored 4 of Aris' 12 goals in the last 5 games.
- Fabiano Leismann leads the way for goals for Aris, with 2 in 1 Super League 2026/2027 game.
Betting Insights
- The market prices AEK at 1.5, the visitors at 6.8 and the tie at 4.3.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.97 is the main choice for this match.
- Both Teams To Score - No at 1.78 is also a top selection.
Prediction
The overall home edge of AEK Athens and the head-to-head advantage make the home favourite more likely to win .