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AEK Athens will invite Inter Club d'Escaldes to AEK Arena in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round on Wednesday. The hosts finished second in the Super League Greece standings last season and booked a direct spot in the qualifiers. The visitors, meanwhile, won the first qualifying round earlier this month.
The hosts played in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers last season and were eliminated from the playoffs round. They have played just once in the Conference League qualifiers. Their meeting against Velez Mostar in the 2021-22 season ended in a 2-2 draw on aggregate, but they suffered a 3-2 loss on penalties.
The visitors ensured passage into the second round of qualifiers with a 6-2 win on aggregate over Velez Mostar. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw and Inter won the second leg 5-1 at home. Guillaume Lopez bagged a first-half brace and Domi Berlanga scored twice in the second half.
The hosts will play their first competitive match of the season and will look to get their campaign underway with a win.
AEK Athens vs Inter Club d'Escaldes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- The hosts suffered two defeats in their four games in the Champions League qualifiers last season.
- The visitors suffered just one loss in their four games in the Conference League qualifiers last season, with that loss coming in the second leg of the second round.
- Athens have suffered just one loss in their last five home games in UEFA qualifiers.
AEK Athens vs Inter Club d'Escaldes Prediction
The Double-Headed Eagle play their first competitive match of the season on Wednesday and will look to get the campaign underway with a win. Interestingly, they were unbeaten in their two friendly games in the pre-season, scoring just once.
Inter won the second leg of the Conference League first qualifying round 5-1 last week and will look to build on that form. They are winless in their last four away games in the Conference League qualifiers, which is a cause for concern.
Considering the home advantage for Athens and better record in European competitions, we back the Greek side to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: AEK Athens 3-1 Inter Club d'Escaldes
AEK Athens vs Inter Club d'Escaldes Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - AEK Athens to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Levi Garcia to score or assist any time - Yes
