AEK Athens vs LASK Linz Tips & Predictions – Both Sides to Score in the Champions League
LASK Linz are set for an exciting encounter with AEK Athens, boasting an aggressive offense that regularly scores multiple goals and registers high shot counts. The article recommends betting on both teams to score, indicating a likely high-scoring match. Additionally, Luka Jovic of AEK Athens is highlighted as a strong candidate to score anytime, given his current goal-scoring form and role as one of the main penalty takers.
- LASK Linz are looking great offensively
- AEK Athens rarely miss to score at home
- Check our full preview for AEK Athens vs LASK Linz below
LASK Linz had 60 shots in their two playoff matches against Celtic and could have scored more than five goals easily. I like their chances of scoring against favored AEK, so BTTS is the best bet in Athens.
- Key Stats
- No Previous Meetings
- AEK Looking Great Under Marko Nikolic
- LASK Ready for Their UCL Debut
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- AEK Athens have scored 13 goals in their last 3 home matches.
- AEK Athens’ Luka Jovic has scored 4 goals in his last 6 matches.
- LASK Linz have scored 17 goals in their last 4 matches.
- LASK Linz have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches.
No Previous Meetings
This is going to be the first head to head match between AEK Athens and LASK Linz.
AEK Looking Great Under Marko Nikolic
As the Greek champions, AEK Athens were automatically placed into the UCL qualifying playoffs where they battled Levski Sofia for a spot in the group phase.
After the first leg in Bulgaria ended goalless, the Double-Headed Eagles won convincingly at home 4-0 in late August. Barnabas Varga netted a brace, Luka Jovic and Razvan Marin also on target.
Marko Nikolic's side is also doing well domestically, winning three out of four games against Iraklis 4-0, Aris 5-0 (Super League 1) and Chrisopupolis 2-0 (Greek Cup), while the clash against Kifisia ended in a 1-1 draw.
LASK Ready for Their UCL Debut
LASK Linz qualified for the UEFA Champions League main stage for the first time in club history by defeating Celtic in the qualifying playoffs in a dramatic fashion.
After losing 3-0 in Scotland, the Austrian side won 4-1 in regular time in the reverse tie (Florian Flecker scored fourth goal in stoppage time), then Samuel Edeniran scored in extra-time to secure a 5-1 victory.
LASK played three domestic matches since, claiming convincing Bundesliga victories against Altach 3-0 and Wolfsberger 3-1, while also demolishing Deutschlandesberger 6-1 in the Austrian Cup last weekend.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
AEK Athens (4-4-2) Thomas Strakosha; Lazaros Rota, Harold Moukoudi, Filipe Relvas, Stavros Pilios; Lovro Majer, Razvan Marin, Kaan Kairinen, Aboubakary Koita; Barnabas Varga, Luka Jovic
AEK Athens have no reported injuries or suspensions ahead of this match. More than half of their goals this season were scored by attacking duo Luka Jovic and Barnabas Varga.
LASK Linz (3-4-1-2) Lukas Jungwirth; Xavier Mbuyamba, Alemao, Andres Andrade; Kasper Jorgensen, Melayro Bogarde, Sascha Horvath, Yvan Dibango; Krystof Danek; Moses Usor, Christoph Lang
One of the heroes in their clash against Celtic, Samuel Edeniran has suffered an injury and won't be available for at lest two weeks. Ramiz Harakate is also sidelined.
One of the heroes in their clash against Celtic, Samuel Edeniran has suffered an injury and won't be available for at lest two weeks. Ramiz Harakate is also sidelined.
Verdict
LASK Linz are an attackingly oriented team and rarely end their games without scoring multiple goals or firing less than 20 shots. I am backing both them and AEK Athens to score on Tuesday.
Another bet worth considering is Luka Jovic to score anytime. AEK's leading striker is in good form, scoring four goals across competitions this season and one of two primary penalty takers.
Another bet worth considering is Luka Jovic to score anytime. AEK's leading striker is in good form, scoring four goals across competitions this season and one of two primary penalty takers.
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