AEK Athens FC – Antwerp : Preview & Prediction
The Champions League play-offs come to an end this Wednesday! In particular, there will be a meeting between AEK Athens and Royal Antwerp. The Greek club didn’t shine on their Super League debut, getting clipped by Panserraikos last weekend (1-1). And their backs are against the wall in this C1 play-off. Matias Almeyda’s team made a big impression by overcoming Dinamo Zagreb, but lost the first leg of the play-off at Royal Antwerp (1-0). This Wednesday at 9:00 pm, they will do everything in their power to bounce back. And AEK Athens have high ambitions in front of their home fans. Already in the first leg, they took 21 shots on goal, conceding just 8. Their opponents were able to win the Belgian Supercup and their first 2 home games in the Pro League. On the road, however, it was more complicated for the Belgian team. First they lost at RSC Anderlecht (1-0), before settling for a point at Leuven (1-1). AEK Athens will be a tougher nut to crack. The Greek club will be doing everything in their power to reverse the trend and reach the C1 group stage.
AEK Athens must win if they are to reach the Champions League group stage, after losing the first leg 1-0.
In the first leg, AEK Athens took 21 shots on goal.
AEK Athens beat Dinamo Zagreb in the previous round.
Royal Antwerp have yet to win in 2 Pro League away games.
Royal Antwerp were largely dominated in the first leg at home, despite their victory.
AEK Athens FC – Antwerp : Betting Tips
AEK Athens FC – Win Odds: 2.25
