AEK Athens vs LASK prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 8, 2026
In the 1st round of the Champions League league phase on September 8, 2026, AEK Athens will face LASK. Both sides will be looking to make a strong start.
AEK Athens vs LASK team news and expert analysis
The Athens club finally reclaimed the league title last season. They began the current campaign only at the end of August, thrashing Iraklis before also beating Aris. However, they could only manage a draw away to Kifisia. The visitors from Linz won the Bundesliga for only the second time in their history — the first came back in 1965. On that occasion, they also secured the cup, and this time they have once again completed the domestic double. They have made a winning start on the domestic front, recording five victories already, not counting their 6-1 cup triumph.
The Greeks faced Levski in qualifying. The first leg in Bulgaria ended in a goalless draw, but they subsequently thrashed their opponents at home, scoring four unanswered goals, all before the 55th minute, with Varga scoring twice.
The Austrians were handed a considerably more experienced opponent in Celtic during qualifying. They suffered a 3-0 defeat in Glasgow, but then produced an incredible comeback. Even at home, they conceded first, midway through the first half. However, they eventually won 4-1 in normal time and, after adding another goal in extra time, secured their place in the league phase.
Head to Head matches: AEK Athens vs LASK
The clubs will meet for the first time.
The home side are regarded as clear favourites. However, the visitors have a dangerous attack, so we are backing both teams to score (odds – 1.64).
AEK Athens vs LASK: key statistics and trends
- AEK Athens have won five of their last six matches
- AEK Athens are averaging 3.33 goals scored and 0.33 conceded per match
- 33% of AEK Athens' matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.67 goals per game
- LASK have won eight of their last ten matches
- LASK are scoring around three goals per match on average
AEK Athens vs LASK: Possible starting lineups
AEK Athens play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Strakosha - Pilios, Relvas, Mukudi, Rota - Koita, Kairinen, Marin, Mahrer - Jović, Varga
LASK play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Jungwirth - Andrade, Alemão, Mbuyamba - Bello, Bogarde, Horvat, Ljubičić, Jørgensen - Adeniran, Usor
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