Anderlecht vs AEK Athens Predictions

Anderlecht vs AEK Athens: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 21, 2025 | Lotto Park | UEFA Europa Conference League | 19:00 GMT

A massive first leg tie between two huge European clubs. Anderlecht have had a reasonable start domestically, picking up 9 points from 4 matches. While AEK Athens have yet to begin their league campaign. Could this possible rustiness have a bearing on who qualifies from this tie?

Key Betting Tip: Anderlecht win at 2.05 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Anderlecht vs AEK Athens Predicted Lineups

Anderlecht predicted XI: Coosemans, Maamar, Hey, Kana, Augustinsson, De Cat, Llansana, Verschaeren, Hazard, Angulo, Bertaccini

Athens predicted XI: Strakosha, Rota, Moukodi, Relvas, Pilios, Pineda, Mantalos, Ljubicic, Marin, Zini, Pierrot

Anderlecht vs AEK Athens Head-to-Head Timeline

The teams haven't met since 2011 where Anderlecht came out on top 2-1 in Athens.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

December 2011: AEK Athens 1-2 Anderlecht (UEFA Europa League)

September 2011: Anderlecht 4-1 AEK Athens (UEFA Europa League)

November 2010: AEK Athens 1-1 Anderlecht (UEFA Europa League)

October 2010: Anderlecht 3-0 AEK Athens (UEFA Europa League)

December 2006: Anderlecht 2-2 AEK Athens (UEFA Champions League)

Anderlecht's Last 5 Matches:

Dender 0-2 Anderlecht (Jupiler Pro League)

Sheriff Tiraspol 1-1 Anderlecht (UEFA Europa Conference League)

Anderlecht 2-3 Waregem (Jupiler Pro League)

Anderlecht 3-0 Sheriff Tiraspol (UEFA Europa Conference League)

Cercle Brugge 0-2 Anderlecht (Jupiler Pro League)

Athens Last 5 Matches:

AEK Athens 3-1 Aris Limassol (UEFA Europa Conference League)

Aris Limassol 2-2 AEK Athens (UEFA Europa Conference League)

Hapoel Beer Sheva 0-0 AEK Athens (UEFA Europa Conference League)

AEK Athens 1-0 Hapoel Beer Sheva (UEFA Europa Conference League)

AEK Athens 1-0 Omonia (Friendly)

Anderlecht vs AEK Athens Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyzes over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence in a home win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Anderlecht vs AEK Athens Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Anderlecht win at 2.05 - Our team of in-house betting tipster have predicted a Blackburn win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch:

Thorgan Hazard (Anderlecht) - Four matches into the new domestic season and the 32-year-old has hit the ground running, scoring 4 goals and leading the goalscoring charts at this early stage. Since his move from Borussia Dortmund in 2023, the Belgian has struggled to make an impact at times but this could be his season judging by the start he has made.

Harold Moukoudi (AEK Athens) - Former Middlesbrough defender Moukoudi will have his hands full with Hazard, Angulo, Bertaccini among others in top form at the moment but the 27-year-old stalwart will be key if Athens are to keep their opponents out.

Anderlecht vs AEK Athens Match Facts

Referee: Jérôme Brisard - The experienced French referee averages 4 yellow cards per game.

Stadium Information: Lotto Park in Anderlecht provides the venue for this UEFA Europe Conference League clash. The stadiums capacity is 22,500.

Final Prediction:

Anderlecht 2-1 AEK Athens