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AEK Athens - Brighton
UEFA Europa League - OPAP Arena
5th Round
Prediction 1
HT/FT - BRI/BRI
19/10 (2.90)
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E. Ferguson to score
6/4 (2.50)
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Today's Predictions for AEK Athens vs Brighton
Brighton & Hove Albion will be looking to book their place in the knockout rounds of the Europa League by defeating AEK Athens on Thursday, with the Seagulls the narrow favourites to win.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side have impressively beaten Ajax twice since their loss to AEK at the AMEX in September, while his men also grabbed a draw against Marseille in France.
You can also find more football betting tips today for picks and predictions across the football world at Football Whispers.
Brighton to Win
- Brighton will be looking to avenge their loss at home to AEK and book their spot in the knockout rounds.
- Brighton have drawn with Marseille and beaten Ajax twice since that defeat.
- The Seagulls returned to winning ways in England over the weekend with a 3-2 comeback win against Nottingham Forest.
Over 2.5 Goals
- AEK have scored 22 goals in 12 games in the Greek Super League.
- No team has been involved in more goals in the Premier League than Brighton (51).
- 26 goals have gone in from a combined eight games for these two in the Europa League.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for AEK Athens vs Brighton
Head to Head
21/09/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
Brighton
AEK Athens
2
3
Last Five - AEK Athens
13/04/25
Greece Super League 1 Greece
Olympiakos
AEK Athens
1
0
L
06/04/25
Greece Super League 1 Greece
Panathinaikos
AEK Athens
3
1
L
02/04/25
Greece Cup Greece
Olympiakos
AEK Athens
0
2
W
30/03/25
Greece Super League 1 Greece
PAOK Salonika
AEK Athens
3
2
L
09/03/25
Greece Super League 1 Greece
Aris Salonika
AEK Athens
0
0
D
Last Five - Brighton
12/04/25
England Premier League EPL
Leicester
Brighton
2
2
D
05/04/25
England Premier League EPL
Crystal Palace
Brighton
2
1
L
02/04/25
England Premier League EPL
Aston Villa
Brighton
3
0
L
29/03/25
England FA Cup FA Cup
Nottm Forest
Brighton
0 (4)
0 (3)
L
15/03/25
England Premier League EPL
Man City
Brighton
2
2
D
Win Probability
- AEK Athens odds: 13/5 (3.6) – 27.8%
- Draw: 13/5 (3.6) – 27.8%
- Brighton odds: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
AEK Athens vs Brighton Prediction – Team News & Injuries
AEK Athens
AEK have won two in a row recently and usually change their team around for Europa League games. This likely sees Nordin Amrabat make his way back into the side.
Predicted lineup: Stankovic (GK), Mohammadi, Callens, Vida, Sidibe, Pineda, Szymanski, Amrabat, Gacinovic, Zuber, Eliasson.
Brighton
With only that loss to AEK to worry about for Brighton in the Europa League, they have now scored eight times and let in five goals in Europe. They also have a lengthy injury list of around 12 players struggling for fitness.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Lamptey, Dunk, van Hecke, Veltman Gross, Gilmour, Fati, Pedro, Adingra, Ferguson
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
AEK Athens
Brighton
Player to Watch – Evan Ferguson
Evan Ferguson has already scored four goals this season and the Irish international has the skillset to put some more chances away against AEK Athens on Thursday. Ferguson is one of the most highly-rated teenagers in world football at present.
