Paks vs AEK Larnaca Prediction and Betting Tips | 25th July 2024

Paks will play host to AEK Larnaca at Paksi FC Stadion in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The hosts are debuting in the competition while the visitors are making their third appearance.

Paks vs AEK Larnaca Preview

Paks initially qualified for the Europa League after finishing second in the Hungarian top flight last season. They failed to progress beyond the first qualifying round following a 4-2 aggregate defeat against Romanian side Corvinul Hunedoara. Consequently, they were transferred to the Conference League second qualifying round.

Atomcsapat are still in the off-season but have been actively preparing for their continental campaign through friendly matches. They have played four so far, winning three and losing one, against Czech giants Bohemians 1905 (4-1). Paks have won thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.

AEK Larnaca earned a direct spot in the Conference League second qualifying round after they finished third in the Cypriot First Division playoffs last season. They are appearing for the third time in the competition. Last season, they made it to the third qualifying round and in 2022-23, they reached the round of 16.

AEK have been participating in UEFA competitions since 1996-97. They have featured once in the UEFA Champions League and multiple Europa League tournaments. The visitors have played four friendly matches in the build-up to their upcoming Conference League tie, drawing once and losing thrice.

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Paks vs AEK Larnaca Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Paks have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home.
• Paks have played only eight matches in European competitions, winning four, drawing two and losing two.
• Paks boast five wins and three draws in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
• AEK Larnaca have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
• Paks have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches while AEK Larnaca have drawn twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Paks – W-L-L-W-D, AEK Larnaca – D-L-L-L-D.

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Paks vs AEK Larnaca Prediction

Paks could be geared up by the rage of crashing out of the Europa League, and eager to prove they deserve to continue their European campaign.

AEK Larnaca are a more experienced side in UEFA competitions than the hosts, but they have been quite miserable on the road of late.

Paks are the favorites based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Paks 2-1 AEK Larnaca

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Paks vs AEK Larnaca Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Paks to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Paks to score first – Yes

Tip 4: AEK Larnaca to score - Yes