Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC Preview, prediction, team news, lineups

Today’s Match Between Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC: Preview, Prediction, Team News, and Lineups for the Championship Qualification Final 1st Match.

Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC Match Preview

Royal Antwerp and AEK Athens will meet in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff round on Tuesday 22 August 2023. The match will be played at the Bosuilstadion in Antwerp, Belgium.

Antwerp are the Belgian champions and are making their first Champions League group stage appearance since 1955-56. They have been drawn into a difficult group with Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Benfica, so they will look to get a good result against AEK Athens to have options to progress.

AEK Athens are the Greek champions and are making their third appearance in the Champions League playoff round. They have never qualified for the group stage, but they hope to do so this year after their dramatic win over Dinamo Zagreb in the third qualifying round.

The two teams have met once before, in a friendly match in 2014. Antwerp won that match 2-1.

Antwerp is the favorite to win this match, but AEK Athens will be a tough opponent. The Greek team has a good record in recent European matches and is confident of surprising.

Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC Match Facts

SERIES: Championship Qualification Final 1st
MATCH: Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC
DATE: 22nd August 2023
VENUE: Craven Cottage (London)
TIME: 19:00(UK)

Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC Team News

Here is the team news for the Antwerp vs AEK Athens match on August 22, 2023:

Antwerp

There are no injury concerns for Antwerp ahead of the match.
Coach Mark van Bommel is expected to start with the same team that drew 1-1 with OH Leuven in the Belgian Pro League on Friday.

AEK Athens

AEK Athens will be without midfielder Lazaros Christodoulopoulos, who is suspended after being sent off in the second leg of the third qualifying round against Dinamo Zagreb.
Midfielder Panagiotis Kone is also a doubt for the match after picking up a knock in training.
Coach Vladan Milojević is expected to start with the same team that drew 2-2 with Panetolikos in the Greek Super League on Saturday.

Possible starting lineups For Both Teams

Possible lineups

Antwerp: Butez; Vines, De Laet, Verstraete, Nurio; Mbemba, Nainggolan, Miyoshi; Frey, Benson, Balikwisha

AEK Athens: Vaclik; Lyratzis, Tzavellas, Helander, Szymanski; Vangelis, Mitrita, Bakakis; Douvikas, Livaja, Onyekuru

The match is expected to be very close, with both teams having a chance to win. Antwerp are the slight favorites, but AEK Athens is hoping to surprise.

Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC Prediction

I think the following is a possible prediction for the Antwerp vs AEK Athens match on August 22, 2023:

Antwerp 2-1 AEK Athens

Antwerp is the slight favorite to win the match, but AEK Athens will be a tough opponent. The Greek team has a good record in recent European matches and is confident of surprising.

I think the game will be close, but Antwerp will get through it thanks to their home advantage and stronger squad. I’m predicting a 2-1 win for Antwerp.

FAQ For Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC Match?

Q. When does Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC kick-off?

Ans. 22nd August 2023 at 19:00 (UK)

Q. Where is Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC being played?

Ans. Craven Cottage (London)

Q. Where can I get tickets for Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC?

Ans. Tickets are available on the Home Side Club website.

Q. What time does the Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC Match match start?

Ans. 19:00 (UK)

Q. Which team will hit more Goals in Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC match?

Ans. Brentford will hit more Goals in this match.

Q. What TV channel is Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC on in the UK?

Ans. This match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event (UK/Irl).

Q. Where can I stream Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC in the UK?

Ans. This match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event (UK/Irl).

Antwerp vs AEK Athens FC Preview, prediction, team news, lineups