AEK Athens vs CS U Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

AEK Athens vs CS U Craiova Match Preview

AEK Athens return home after a strong sequence of Conference League results that has sharpened belief and attacking confidence. Their recent away wins have added resilience to a side already capable of controlling matches in Athens.

CS U Craiova arrive with a reputation for keeping games tight. Their results suggest discipline and patience, but also limited margin when chasing matches away from home.

AEK Athens Building Momentum Through Controlled Aggression

AEK’s recent Conference League form shows a team growing in authority. Away wins at Fiorentina and Samsunspor, both secured by narrow scorelines, highlighted their ability to manage pressure while remaining clinical. At home, the 6-0 win over Aberdeen underlined their attacking ceiling when rhythm clicks early.

Defensively, AEK have not been flawless. They conceded at Celje and were held 1-1 by Shamrock Rovers in Athens, showing occasional lapses once tempo drops. Still, four wins from the last five matches reflect consistency, and goals have been a regular feature across this run, particularly when AEK push forward with intent.

CS U Craiova’s Compact Approach Faces a Test

Craiova’s Conference League campaign has been shaped by structure rather than fluency. Wins over Mainz and Rapid Wien, both ending 1-0, showed their comfort in low margin contests where organisation carries them through. Even in defeat to Sparta Prague, they remained competitive deep into the match.

Away from home, attacking output has been limited. They failed to score at Rakow and relied on defensive discipline to stay close in other fixtures. Craiova have scored just once across their last three away matches, which places added pressure on maintaining shape against stronger attacking sides.

AEK Athens vs CS U Craiova Prediction

AEK Athens’ home strength and recent confidence point toward them edging this contest, but not without resistance. Craiova’s compact style often keeps scorelines narrow, yet AEK’s ability to create chances through sustained pressure suggests they will find openings.

That balance supports AEK Athens to win and both teams to score at 3.60 odds, reflecting AEK’s attacking edge alongside their occasional defensive exposure.

A narrow home success also fits recent patterns. AEK’s controlled wins and Craiova’s habit of staying competitive align with a correct score prediction of AEK Athens 2-1 at 8.50 odds, where home initiative proves decisive without fully shutting the game down.

Peter Green- December 15, 2025

AEK Athens vs CS U Craiova Betting Tips

AEK Athens to Win & Both teams to score

OK

3.60 Odds

Correct score: AEK Athens 2-1

OK

8.50 Odds