AEK Athens vs Velez Mostar Predictions and Betting Tips
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AEK Athens have it all to do in this second leg of the UEFA Conference League qualifying rounds as they play hosts to Velez Mostar on Thursday evening. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
The side from Bosnia picked up a shock victory in the first leg, overturning a one-goal deficit to win 2-1. Karim Ansarifard had initially output put the Greeks in front as early as the 12th minute. The equalizer was scored only two minutes later by Omar Prses- both sides heading into the break level on the scoreboard. Eight minutes into the second half came the decisive moment with Velez Mostar striker Dzenan Zajmovic putting the ball in the net for his side.
Can the Greeks overturn this one-goal deficit ?
With AEK Athens still not domestic action, they have managed to keep themselves warm with a couple of international friendlies. Having won three of those five friendlies, they looked set to take on Velez Mostar in the UEFA Conference League playoffs. Reverse was the case as the Greek outfit would need to go back to the drawing board if they’re to give themselves a shot as progressing.
Velez Mostar, on the other hand, have only featured in one league game since the commencement of the Bosnia and Herzegovina top flight about two weeks ago. However, they were in the previous round of qualifying matches in the UEFA Conference League having eliminated Coleraine FC 4-2 on aggregate. Nonetheless, they still have a lot to do in the second leg as they head to the Greece this time around.
AEK Athens vs Velez Mostar Prediction: 2-0
Velez Mostar head into this game having won all of their last seven matches. However, we see that run coming to an end this Wednesday as the Greek Chanmpions would certainly have their tails up having lost the first leg.
