Royal Antwerp vs AEK Athens Prediction: Champions League Match on 22.08.2023

The Bosuilstadion will be the venue for the Champions League play-off first leg clash between the hosts Royal Antwerp and the visitors AEK Athens on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT.

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Key Highlights

Antwerp have opened their Belgian Pro League with two wins, one draw, and one loss. After four rounds of fixtures, they have collected 7 points and provisionally sit 4th on the table after their latest match, the 1-1 draw away to Oud-Heverlee Leuven.

Antwerp will look to start the two-legged tie brightly, especially playing in front of the home supporters. Making it into the Champions League is vital for the club in terms of finances and growth. They will look to improve their domestic form to take a major step toward winning the tie when they take on AEK Athens on Tuesday.

AEK Athens eliminated Dinamo Zagreb to make it into the play-offs. In the third qualifying round, they prevailed over Dinamo Zagreb 4-3 on aggregate, winning the away leg 1-2 and drawing the home leg 2-2.

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AEK Athens will look to extend their good form into their match against Antwerp as they look to make it into the Champions League proper. 

Injury Report

Neither side has reported significant or new injuries ahead of the clash on Tuesday.

Prediction

Antwerp will win the home leg and set themselves up well for the second leg next week.

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