AEK Athens hosts Antwerp at Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens, chasing a 0-1 minus from Belgium. The Greeks are favorites in this one, but the Belgians aren’t coming to Greece with white flags.
Before Betting on AEK vs. Antwerp
The hosts played only 1-1 against Panserraikos on Saturday night. AEK was shocked after only one minute when the guests scored, and despite pressuring the rivals, they couldn’t flip the result. Mijat Gacinovic netted for the Greek champs, who previously missed a penalty.
Still, that won’t affect the players and the fans who are focused only on this game, which has massive importance for the team from Athens. If they advance to the Champions League, that would be a boost for the club in general and the head coach, Matias Almeyda, could count on even better players in the future. AEK plays efficient matches, with six of the last eight ending with three or more goals.
Antwerp plays completely the opposite football, slow-paced, defensive-minded, and with plenty of pauses. The Belgians had only one of their previous seven events, counting in the preseason, with over 2.5 goals. They are oriented on defense, and it’s no wonder why they already have four clean sheets.
Mark van Bommel’s crew has one problem, and that’s the performance away from home. In two Jupiller League road trips the champs managed to score one goal and take one point, posting a loss and a draw. During those 180 minutes, we haven’t seen anything worth mentioning in their game.
AEK vs. Antwerp Champions League Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | AEK | Draw | Antwerp |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 1.80 | 3.72 | 4.45 |
| MyBookie | 1.81 | 3.70 | 4.40 |
| BetUS | 1.80 | 3.70 | 4.40 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 1.80 | 3.72 | 4.45 |
| XBet | 1.65 | 3.70 | 4.40 |
The Greeks will have tremendous fans behind them and a swing that is present from the game against Dinamo. Anwerp’s shaky performances outside their stadium are an additional plus for the hosts, who should end up winning this event, which is our pick.
