AEK Larnaca host the first leg in this deciding Europa Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round game. Maccabi Tel Aviv will try their very best to bring a solid result back to Winner Stadium before the return leg in 10 days.
Maccabi Tel Aviv have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1200 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
AEK Larnaca form and stats
AEK Larnaca have not come this way in the Europa Conference League without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Torpedo BelAZ. Larnaca was eliminated in the round of 16 last season in the Europa Conference League. West Ham United was too strong.The home fans witnessed a 1-1 draw versus Torpedo BelAZ in the Europa Conference League last time out and are hoping for a win here.
Before that one, a strong away victory at Torpedo BelAZ. A Europa Conference League game.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the AEK Larnaca friendly games in pre-season: AEK Larnaca played three friendlies, won 0, drew 1 and lost 2. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that AEK Larnaca scored {2 goals} and conceded 5 in these three games.
Maccabi Tel Aviv form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Petrocub in order to reach 3rd qualifying round of Europa Conference League. Maccabi Tel Aviv was sent out of Europa Conference League in the play-offs last season.Two trips in a row for Maccabi, whose coach Keane could celebrate last time after the Europa Conference League win against Petrocub.
A home win as expected against Petrocub ahead of that, in the Europa Conference League.
Maccabi Tel Aviv played two friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 1 victory, 0 draws and 1 defeat. In these two matches Maccabi Tel Aviv scored 1 and conceded {1 goals}.
Head 2 Head
AEK Larnaca missing players
Maccabi Tel Aviv missing players
| AEK Larnaca | Maccabi Tel Aviv | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 15 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Won | W | 8 | 14 | ||
| 7 | 6 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | ||
| 11 | 3 | Lost | L | 4 | 5 | ||
| 27 | 15 | Scored | S | 23 | 42 | ||
| 38 | 13 | Conceded | C | 14 | 20 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 87% | 92% | ||
| 80% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 73% | 80% | ||
| 52% | 31% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 47% | 48% | ||
| 32% | 15% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 16% | ||
| 4% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 7% | 4% | ||
| 56% | 62% | BTTS | BTTS | 53% | 52% | ||
| 20% | 23% | Clean Sheets | C S | 40% | 44% | ||
| 32% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 12% | ||
| 5.7 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.2 | 5.9 | ||
| 3.5 | 3.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.5 | 2.3 | ||
| 1.2 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1.8 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 11 | 12.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.5 | 13.8 | ||
| 4.3 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.1 | 5.9 | ||
| 25% | 23% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 30% | 28% | ||
| 10.1 | 9.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6.5 | 6.3 | ||
| 4.1 | 3.9 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.8 | ||
