AEK Athens vs Anderlecht Predictions

• The Belgians had more than double Athens’ xG in the first leg
• Both teams scored in the first leg and in 3 of their last 5 matches each
• Anderlecht have Scored in each of their last 5 away games

BTTS on the Cards Again as Athens and Anderlecht Collide

AEK Athens host Belgian side Anderlecht in the second leg of this Conference League qualifier. The Greek side would have been the happier of the two after the first leg finished 1-1, as Anderlecht had control of the game and generated the far better chances, more than doubling AEK Athens’ xG.

This is set up to be a competitive second leg. Athens will no doubt be confident at home, but Anderlecht will be buoyed by their performance in the first leg.

Both teams scored in that opening match, and it’s expected that this game will produce a similar outcome. They combined for a total xG of 3.18, so there could easily have been more goals than the two scored. Both teams have seen BTTS in three of their last five matches. Athens typically find the net at home, winning all of their last five, while Anderlecht have scored in each of their last five away games.

Anderlecht should have won the first leg and showed themselves to be the stronger of the two sides. If they can create similar chances in Athens, it’s likely they will find the net again and do enough to secure a place in the Conference League, with a predicted 2-1 win on the night.