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AEK Athens and LASK Linz will face each other for the first time in their history when they meet at Allwyn Arena in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
LASK will make their debut appearance since the introduction of the league phase, and the Austrian club will be looking to make a strong impression.
AEK Athens are unbeaten in their last six matches, while both teams currently sit top of their respective league tables.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
AEK Athens vs LASK key stats
- AEK Athens are unbeaten in their last six matches.
- LASK have won their last four games.
- AEK Athens have scored first in each of their last five matches.
AEK Athens vs LASK preview: Home side to win?
AEK Athens vs LASK — Tale of the Tape
| AEK Athens | vs | LASK |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (Greek Super League) | Position | 1st (Austrian League) |
| 7 | Points | 15 |
| 10 | Goals For | 15 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 1st | Home / Away Rank | 1st |
AEK Athens booked their place in the Champions League play-offs after they won the Super League last season,
They drew 0-0 against Levski Sofia in the first leg, before winning 4-0 in the return leg to reach the league phase.
The Greek side have made a strong start to the 2026-27 season, picking up seven points from three games, only ahead of Olympiacos on goal difference.
Marko Nikolic's side have scored 10 goals in the league already, and have conceded just once, which gives them confidence heading into this game.
LASK faced Celtic in the play-off, and it looked like their campaign was over after they lost 3-0 at Parkhead in the first leg.
However, Dietmar Kuhbauer's side bounced back strongly and won 5-1 to reach the league phase stage of this competition.
LASK have made a strong start to the new campaign picking up five wins from their opening five matches.
They have been scoring goals for fun, netting 15 already, and have conceded just two, and need to continue that form in Europe.
AEK Athens vs LASK form guide & betting tips
| AEK Athens | vs | LASK |
|---|---|---|
WWDWW |
Form | LWWWW |
| 16 | Goals For | 17 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 6 |
NA |
Champions League | NA |
Whispers predicts: AEK Athens 2-1 LASK
Both sides are meeting for the first time in their history, but AEK Athens are favourites with home advantage, and they are priced at 8/11 (1.73) to win their opening game.
Each of LASK's last six matches has produced more than two goals, making Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.67) an attractive option.
AEK Athens have won the first half in four of their last five matches, and they are backed at 27/20 (2.35) to be ahead at the break.
> AEK Athens at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT: AEK at 27/20 (2.35) | Likelihood: Probable