Ace Football previews the Conference League round 6 match between AEK Athens and Universitatea Craiova and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Universitatea Craiova come to OPAP Arena for the Conference League match this coming Thursday, AEK Athens will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Form: AEK Athens vs Universitatea Craiova
AEK Athens Form
AEK Athens swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 4-1 against Atromitos. They went on to defeat Samsunspor 1-2 and made it three on the spin against Panetolikos in a 0-5 victory. AEK Athens claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Conference League, which also saw them drawing one and losing zero matches, in which they scored seven and conceded one goals.
Universitatea Craiova Form
Universitatea Craiova got a mix of results in their last three matches. An encounter with CFR Cluj brought a 1-1 draw, which was followed by a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Sparta Prague. Their most recent game had them back on the winning trail as they beat Hermannstadt by a 0-2 scoreline. Universitatea Craiova only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Conference League. In these six matches they drew zero and lost one as well as being outscored by two goals to one.
Betting stats for AEK Athens and Universitatea Craiova
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between AEK Athens and Universitatea Craiova. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 12 AEK Athens home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- AEK Athens have won the last 4 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 AEK Athens matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- AEK Athens have won 5 of the last 7 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 8 AEK Athens home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Universitatea Craiova away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Universitatea Craiova matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Universitatea Craiova matches in the Conference League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Universitatea Craiova matches in the Conference League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: AEK Athens vs Universitatea Craiova
Aboubakary Koita has been great for AEK Athens lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Universitatea Craiova are optimistic that Monday Etim doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Popular betting markets: AEK Athens vs Universitatea Craiova
Full-time result
AEK Athens claimed all three points eight times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Universitatea Craiova won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing three in this series of matches. AEK Athens have a great record of 8 wins on the bounce. Universitatea Craiova did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. Universitatea Craiova remained without defeat in 7 away games on the bounce.
Both teams to score
AEK Athens scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Universitatea Craiova scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Universitatea Craiova have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, AEK Athens have been able to keep a clean sheet in six of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of AEK Athens’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Universitatea Craiova, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches. AEK Athens were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 11 matches.
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