AEK Athens kick off their Champions League campaign on September 8 when they welcome LASK Linz to OPAP Arena.

Offensively Strong AEK Thriving

Marko Nikolić will be delighted with the start to the season that AEK Athens have enjoyed. The Greek club have avoided defeat in their last six competitive fixtures.

Over that period, they have shown attacking quality, with 15 goals scored in their previous five. Barnabás Varga has been excellent in the early stages of the campaign, scoring six goals in his last four starts.

Nikolić will have a fully fit squad available on Tuesday, with Luka Jovic set to lead the line after scoring three in four appearances. Harold Moukoudi will partner Filipe Relvas in the heart of the defence.

AEK Athens predicted lineup vs LASK Linz (4-4-2): Strakosha; Rota, Moukoudi, Relvas, Pilios; Majer, Vitalis, Marin, Gacinovic; Jovic, Varga

Austrian Champions in Dominant Attacking Form

Dietmar Kühbauer’s LASK Linz will bring confidence into their Champions League opener on Tuesday, having won four straight games in all competitions. LASK scored five in their playoff second leg, reversing a 3-0 loss against Celtic.

Attacking strength has been a key trait, as LASK have scored 17 goals in their previous four fixtures. Ramiz Harakate will be unavailable due to injury this week, but Nael Kane looks like an able deputy.

The Canadian forward scored twice in a recent domestic cup win against DSC. Florian Flecker will be a threat from wide after registering three goal involvements in as many appearances.

LASK Linz predicted lineup vs AEK Athens (3-4-1-2): Jungwirth; Mbuyamba, Alemao, Andrade; Jorgensen, Bogarde, Horvath, Dibango; Kane; Usor, Flecker

AEK Athens vs LASK Linz Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Total Over 2 Goals
  • Odds: 1.26 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 96S6B
  • Correct score prediction: AEK Athens 3-1 LASK Linz

Key stats:

  • Four of AEK Athens’ last six fixtures have seen at least three goals scored.
  • LASK Linz have netted no fewer than three goals in their previous four.
  • They have also conceded five goals in their previous three on the road.

Based on the attacking strengths of these two sides, a high-scoring affair is to be expected on Tuesday. Over 2 goals has been a winning selection in four of the last six games involving AEK Athens, with seven goals being scored by the Greek club in their previous two.

LASK Linz have also thrived in offensive positions, with at least three goals being netted by the Austrian champions in their recent four. The chances of a high-scoring affair are enhanced based on LASK’s poor defensive record on the road, as they have allowed five goals in their last three fixtures.

AEK Athens vs LASK Linz Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: AEK Athens to Win
  • Odds: 1.744 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: X4U6B

A home win for AEK Athens looks like the value play at 1.744 this week. The Greek side have been in excellent recent form, winning four of their previous six.

At home, they have also won three on the bounce, netting 13 goals over the same period. In contrast, LASK have been vulnerable on their travels, losing 3-0 against Celtic in their previous Champions League away game, and conceding at least once in their previous three on the road.

Verdict: Over 2 Goals (1.26) — AEK Athens 3-1 LASK Linz