Brighton & Hove Albion FC – AEK Athen betting tip & odds comparison 21.09.2023
Gameweek 1 in the Europa League will see the clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and AEK Athen at Amex Stadium. Kick-off time is at 9:00 PM on Sep 21, 2023. In our preview of Brighton & Hove Albion vs. AEK Athen we will provide you with all the important facts and stats for this Europa League fixture. Let’s start by having a look at the current form of the two teams involved.
Brighton’s clash with AEK Athens promises to be a spectacle of exhilarating proportions. With their impressive 3-1 triumph over Manchester United at Old Trafford, the English side could not have asked for better preparation as they embark on their maiden journey into European competition. However, AEK Athens should not be underestimated, for they possess a bag full of tricks that have successfully held other teams at bay during their away games in the qualifiers. As the stage is set and anticipation fills the air, we come with our Brighton vs AEK Athens prediction that should be a bang!
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BRIGHTON
Brighton! What a remarkable journey this team has embarked upon. With their sensational sixth-placed finish the Premier League last season, they have ventured into uncharted territory – the European stage. And have they impressed this term? They have won 4 out of their opening 5 league games with utter brilliance. What’s even more fascinating is that all these victories have been sealed with emphatic score lines of 3-1 or 4-1. It seams like a feast of goals awaits us on this historic evening at AMEX Stadium.
As we witness Brighton’s first taste of European glory, it is worth noting that their Boss Roberto De Zerbia already possesses invaluable knowledge and experience from his previous encounters in continental football. And with Brighton’s fluidity and attacking powers, the home fans will be optimistic for a good European debut.
AEK ATHENS
AEK Athens make this trip on the back of a 1-1 draw in their clash with rival side, Olympiacos. However, as the dust settles from that disappointing result, it is clear that AEK Athens Boss, Matias Ameyda, has an exhilarating task ahead of him – ending their poor form against English teams. The odds may seam stuck against them, with 6 consecutive losses and a staggering 16-3 aggregate shoreline in favor of English teams. It’s a daunting challenge indeed.
Nevertheless, if there is one thing we remember about AEK Athens in their journey through the qualifiers, it’s that they thrive under pressure and rise to the occasion when least expected. Their ability to stifle opposition on away grounds has been nothing short of remarkable – especially in the Qualifiers where they showcased their defensive powers time and time again. An impressive 8 clean sheets have been tallied up during their last 12 road trips including Qualifiers. And Matias Almeyda will hope to continue with such record.
POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
BRIGHTON
- Steele
- Lamptey
- Dunk
- van Hecke
- Veltman
- Dahoud
- Gross
- Mitoma
- Lallana
- Adingra
- Welbeck
- COACH: Roberto De Zerbi
- MISSING PLAYERS: Moder, Enciso, Estupinan
AEK ATHENS
- Stankovic
- Rota
- Sidibe
- Moukoudi
- Mohammadi
- Eliasson
- Szymanski
- Zuber
- Jonsson
- Araujo
- Ponce
- COACH: Matias Almeyda
- MISSING PLAYERS: Vida, Garcia, Gacinovic, Fernandes, Pizarro
OUR BRIGHTON VS AEK ATHENS BETTING PREDICTION
With Brighton’s recent form hitting the stride, it seems AEK Athens’ poor form against English teams may have to continue. The Seagulls have been soaring high, triumphing in 4 out of their last 5 matches, and let’s not forget their explosive victory against none other than Manchester United. It’s as if Brighton has harnessed a newfound power that fills them with unwavering confidence for their European debut. And we predict the host to get another convincing win by leading at halftime and eventually winning at fulltime against AEK Athens!
TIP 1: HT/FT – Brighton/Brighton – odds @ 1.52
A quick look at Brighton’s last 5 matches leaves you breathless as explosions of goals light up the field, showcasing their relentless attacking spirit. With at least 3 total match goals in each game, there is no dull moment when Brighton take to the pitch. But hold on tight because the explosive nature of these games doesn’t end there! Over in AEK Athens’ camp, a similar trend emerges from 2 of their last 3 matches. Expect nothing less than pure footballing excitement that will be filled with goals!
TIP 2: Over 2.5 Goals – odds @ 1.66
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Performance
Brighton & Hove Albion performance of the last 7 home matches
AEK Athen performance of the last 3 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Brighton & Hove Albion
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
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2
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Olympique Marseille
|
11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 4 |
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3
|
Ajax Amsterdam
|
5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 |
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4
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AEK Athen
|
4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 |
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