AEK Larnaca
- AEK Larnaca have won 2 and drawn 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions.
- Imanol Idiakez’s side have been impressive in their first 5 matches in the Conference League, finishing 10th in the group with 9 points from a possible 15.
- AEK Larnaca will typically line up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, where they will look to keep possession, press in a structured way, and create big chances from their advanced full-backs or set-pieces.
FK Shkendija 79
- FK Shkendija 79 have won their last 3 matches in a row, including a 2-0 home win over SK Slovan Bratislava in this competition.
- Jeton Bekjiri has made the side a tough watch since his appointment as manager in January 2024, setting them up in a 4-2-3-1 with a dynamic front three which can play at a higher tempo, counter with directness, and transition quickly after turnovers.
Key Players
Riad Bajic is the main danger for AEK Larnaca , leading their scoring charts in the Conference League with 2 goals in 5 appearances, while Liridon Latifi leads the way for the Macedonian side with 1 goal in 5 , but his 2 goals in the team’s last 5 games will give him a confidence boost coming into this game.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are the firm favourites for this game at 1.6, and the visitors are 6.39 outsiders.
- With an alternative bet, the BTTS: No market at 1.66 looks like a good option, as the Shkendija side are used to a high-tempo game, but this one is likely to be a game where the midfields battle for possession and the tempo could ultimately decide which side wins.
- AEK Larnaca are unbeaten in their last 2 home Conference League matches (W1, D1), while Shkendija have lost 2 of their last 3 away trips (W1).
Prediction
With home advantage, solid consistency in the Conference League, and an identity which has worked for them so far, we’re taking AEK Larnaca to just edge this tie.
