Our betting analysts at Ace Football preview the Champions League play-off game between Royal Antwerp and AEK Athens and offer team news, stats, facts and the best betting suggestions for the match.
All eyes are on Royal Antwerp and AEK Athens as they prepare to face off in the Champions League at Bosuil Stadion this coming Tuesday. This matchup marks the first leg of a two-legged tie between the two teams in the play-offs.
Team form: Royal Antwerp vs AEK Athens
Royal Antwerp Form
Royal Antwerp have had mixed results in their previous three matches. They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Anderlecht but bounced back strongly with a 6-0 victory against Kortrijk. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw against OH Leuven.
AEK Athens Form
AEK Athens have been in solid form in their last three matches. They secured impressive victories, winning 4-0 and 1-2 against NFC Volos and Dinamo Zagreb, respectively. Their most recent match ended in a 2-2 draw against Dinamo Zagreb.
Betting stats for Royal Antwerp and AEK Athens
Here are some interesting betting-relevant stats and facts. They take into account matches that Royal Antwerp and AEK Athens played across all tournaments.
- Royal Antwerp have not lost 17 of the last 19 home matches
- Royal Antwerp have won 8 of the last 10 home matches
- Royal Antwerp have won 3 of the last 4 home matches without conceding a goal
- Royal Antwerp have scored in 12 of the last 14 home matches
- Royal Antwerp have not lost 7 of the last 9 matches
- AEK Athens have not lost the last 11 matches in a row
- AEK Athens have won 9 of the last 11 away matches
- AEK Athens have scored in 15 of the last 17 away matches
- AEK Athens have not lost 12 of the last 14 away matches
- AEK Athens have won 6 of the last 7 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
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Full-time result
Royal Antwerp have won seven of their last 10 matches at Bosuil Stadion, with two draws and one loss. AEK Athens have been strong on the road, winning eight of their last 10 away games with one draw and one loss. AEK Athens are currently on an impressive 11-game unbeaten streak. They have also avoided defeat in their last six away matches.
Both teams to score
Royal Antwerp have been quick off the mark, scoring the first goal of the match in five of their last ten games. Interestingly, AEK Athens has opened the scoring in only three of their last ten matches. Additionally, AEK Athens have achieved four wins without conceding a goal in their previous ten games.
Total goals
Royal Antwerp saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten outings for AEK Athens, who managed to score 2.2 times in those matches.
Betting prediction: Royal Antwerp vs AEK Athens
The match between Royal Antwerp and AEK Athens should be an interesting one to watch and play some bets on, too. Therefore, we have come up with a free betting tip for this Champions League game.