AEK Athens vs Celje Prediction & Betting Tips

AEK Athens vs Celje Match Preview

AEK Athens return home with strong momentum after a dominant first leg performance in Slovenia. Their convincing victory placed them in full control of the tie and reinforced the attacking confidence that has defined much of their European campaign this season.

Celje travel to Greece needing a response after a difficult defensive night in the previous meeting. While their overall campaign has included several positive attacking performances, the challenge now lies in stabilising defensively against a side that has repeatedly shown the ability to create chances in quick attacking bursts.

AEK Athens Attacking Confidence Driving European Momentum

AEK Athens have built their recent European run around aggressive forward play and the ability to convert pressure into goals. The 4-0 away victory against Celje highlighted their attacking sharpness and followed several impressive results including a 3-2 home win over CS U Craiova and a controlled 2-1 victory away at Samsunspor.

Their ability to score consistently has been the defining trait of this campaign. AEK also produced a disciplined 1-0 win away at Fiorentina which demonstrated that the team can manage matches tactically even when the game becomes tighter. Across their recent fixtures the balance between structured buildup and fast attacking transitions has allowed them to create chances from multiple areas of the pitch.

At home that attacking confidence tends to become even more visible. The draw against Shamrock Rovers ended 1-1 but still showed AEK controlling large parts of the match while creating a steady flow of opportunities around the opposition penalty area.

Celje Struggling to Contain High Tempo Opponents

Celje have shown that they can be dangerous going forward but their defensive consistency has often fluctuated against stronger opposition. The heavy 4-0 defeat against AEK Athens exposed those weaknesses clearly as the team struggled to deal with sustained attacking pressure and quick transitions.

Recent matches underline that inconsistency. Celje produced a lively 3-2 home win over Drita and followed it with a 3-2 away victory in the return meeting which showed their attacking potential when games become open. However the defensive side of their play has remained vulnerable as seen in the 3-0 defeat away at Rijeka and the goalless draw against Shelbourne where attacking rhythm never fully developed.

Away from home Celje often find themselves pulled into fast paced matches where defensive organisation begins to stretch. When opponents increase tempo and force them into deeper positions the spaces between defensive lines can become difficult to manage.

AEK Athens vs Celje Prediction

The best bet for this match leans towards AEK Athens to win and both teams to score at 3.00 odds. AEK’s attacking form has been extremely strong with results such as the 4-0 win against Celje and the 3-2 victory over CS U Craiova highlighting their ability to produce goals regularly. Celje meanwhile have also shown scoring potential in recent wins against Drita which suggests they could still contribute offensively even in a difficult away fixture.

An open match scenario also supports backing over 3.5 goals at 2.45 odds. Both teams have been involved in high scoring fixtures recently and Celje’s defensive instability when facing sustained attacking pressure often leads to matches where several chances are created at both ends.

For those considering a correct score prediction a 3-1 AEK Athens win at 11.00 odds fits the pattern seen in recent games. AEK have regularly produced multiple goals in this competition while Celje’s attacking approach means they remain capable of finding a response even when the overall balance of the match favours the hosts.

Peter Green- March 16, 2026

AEK Athens vs Celje Betting Tips

AEK Athens to win & Both teams to score

OK

3.00 Odds

Over 3.5 goals

OK

2.45 Odds

Correct score: AEK Athens 3-1

OK

11.00 Odds