Aris Thessaloniki

vs

AEK Athens

Preview

Aris Thessaloniki

• Aris Thessaloniki have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five competitive matches.
• Manolo Jiménez’s side use a 4-2-3-1 system that is rigid and compact.
• Monchu provides an anchor to their midfield, playing with good vision and intelligence in possession.
• Aris have lacked real firepower this season, with Loren Morón their best option to provide goals.
• Migouel Alfarela is out injured.
• Aris have 20 points from 15 games and sit outside the European playoff positions.

AEK Athens

• AEK Athens are on a five-match winning streak in all competitions.
• AEK play a controlled, possession-based style with Petros Mantalos influential in midfield.
• Luka Jović leads the line and has been their top scorer this season.
• Orbelín Pineda and Răzvan Marin add physicality and ball progression in midfield.
• AEK sit top of the table with 37 points from 15 matches.

Head-to-Head

• AEK Athens have beaten Aris in the majority of recent Super League contests.
• Aris lost 1-0 at home to AEK in November 2025.
• AEK won 4-0 in Athens the season before.

Key Players

• Aris:
  • Monchu - midfield anchor and distributor.
  • Loren Morón - primary attacking threat.
  • Migouel Alfarela - injured (unavailable).
• AEK:
  • Petros Mantalos - controls the tempo.
  • Luka Jović - consistent goalscorer.
  • Orbelín Pineda - drives transitions.
  • Răzvan Marin - physical presence and progression.

Betting Insights

• AEK are favourites at 1.67.
• Aris are priced at 5.0 and the draw at 3.45.
• The under 2.5 goals market is available around 1.7 and looks like decent value.

Prediction

• Expect a tight, tactically disciplined game where both teams prioritise defensive structure.
• Back AEK to nick it 2-1.
• Consider the under 2.5 goals market at 1.7 as an alternative play.