Ajax vs AEK Athens FC Prediction & Tips
After three consecutive seasons, Ajax returns to the first European football scene. On the other hand, AEK Athens is the first ever presence in the UEFA Champions League (the new format).
AEK Athens has had very solid performance at the start of this season and will head to Ajaxto open Champions League E Group with the hope of continuing the series of positive consecutive results.
The AEK passed Celtic and MOL Vidi in the qualifying stage and started the domestic championship in the same manner, getting nine points in 3 stages – including a 4-0 home win against Panionios a few days ago. Coach Marinos Ouzounidis will want his students to trust their own strengths, and it’s hard to say that this will not be the way they are going.
Ajax comes to this match in a similar form to that of the Greeks, convincing in Eredivisie by the last game won with the score of 3-0 against Groningen. Lancers have earned their tickets for the Champions League groups thanks to the performance at home, Johan Cruijff Arena, managing to win against Standard Liege and Dynamo Kiev.
The Wednesday night match will be the first direct meeting between the two teams. Ajax is the favorite to win this match due to the shape of the moment and the factor of his own land, while AEK Athens, which was a pleasant surprise to eliminate Celtic, wants to provoke another surprise in the inaugural round of the Champions League groups.
Ajax – AEK Athens FC FREE TIPS
Ajax – Win @ 1.45
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
