Leicester City vs AEK Athens betting tips: Europa League preview, predictions & odds
Last Updated: December 9, 2020 7:11 am
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Leicester City vs AEK Athens betting tips
This article covers Leicester City vs AEK Athens betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Leicester City vs AEK Athens betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Leicester City vs AEK Athens: Match details
Match: Leicester City vs AEK Athens
Competition: UEFA Europa League
Date: December 10, 2020
Kick-off time: 8:00 pm, December 10, 2020 (UK time)
Stadium: King Power Stadium
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 24: A UEFA Europa League logo is pictured on the match ball during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Betting prediction: Leicester City 2-1 AEK Athens
Leicester City have booked their place in the Europa League group stages and will now be focused on securing top spot.
The Foxes need to just match Braga result against Zorya Luhansk to win Group G.
Brendan Rodgers’ side host AEK Athens, who look set finish bottom of the group.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers celebrates after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Watford FC at The King Power Stadium on December 04, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Leicester City vs AEK Athens: What are the betting odds?
Leicester City vs AEK Athens – recent form and head to head statistics
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Leicester City FC vs Chelsea FC - 2:0
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Leicester City FC vs Southampton FC - 2:0
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Stoke City vs Leicester City FC - 0:4
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Newcastle United FC vs Leicester City FC - 1:2
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Crystal Palace FC vs Leicester City FC - 1:1
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AEK Athens vs Atromitos Athinon - 2:1
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Aris Thessaloniki vs AEK Athens - 0:1
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Lamia 1964 vs AEK Athens - 0:1
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AEK Athens vs Panaitolikos - 1:0
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Olympiacos Piraeus vs AEK Athens - 3:0
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| January 19, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Leicester City FC | 2 - 0 | Chelsea FC |
| January 16, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Leicester City FC | 2 - 0 | Southampton FC |
| January 9, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Stoke City | 0 - 4 | Leicester City FC |
| January 3, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Newcastle United FC | 1 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
| December 28, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Crystal Palace FC | 1 - 1 | Leicester City FC |
| January 17, 2021 | Super League 1 20/21 | AEK Athens | 2 - 1 | Atromitos Athinon |
| January 14, 2021 | Super League 1 20/21 | Aris Thessaloniki | 0 - 1 | AEK Athens |
| January 11, 2021 | Super League 1 20/21 | Lamia 1964 | 0 - 1 | AEK Athens |
| January 6, 2021 | Super League 1 20/21 | AEK Athens | 1 - 0 | Panaitolikos |
| January 3, 2021 | Super League 1 20/21 | Olympiacos Piraeus | 3 - 0 | AEK Athens |
| Leicester City FC | AEK Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Matches played | 8 |
| 4 | Matches won | 3 |
| 84 | Goal attempts | 51 |
| 33 | Shots on goal | 18 |
| 33 | Shots off goal | 26 |
| 37 | Corner kicks | 24 |
| 51% | Average ball possession | 33% |
| 18 | Shots blocked | 7 |
| 10 | Cards given | 18 |
| 83 | Free kicks | 87 |
| 9 | Offsides | 14 |
| 1 | Shots on post | 2 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 0 |
| 14 | Goals by foot | 7 |
| 14 | Goals scored | 10 |
| 5 | Goals conceded | 16 |
| Leicester City FC | AEK Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Matches | 2 |
| 1 | Home Matches | 1 |
| 1 | Away Matches | 1 |
| 4 | Total Goals | 1 |
| 2 | Average Goals Scored | 0.5 |
| 2 | Wins | 0 |
| 0 | Losses | 2 |
| 0 | Draws | 0 |
| December 10, 2020 | UEFA Europa League 20/21 | Leicester City FC | 2 - 0 | AEK Athens |
| October 29, 2020 | UEFA Europa League 20/21 | AEK Athens | 1 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
Leicester City vs AEK Athens: Recommended bets
Kelechi Iheanacho to score first. The 24-year-old is Leicester’s leading scorer in the Europa League this season with three goals.
Iheanacho is expected to lead the line for the Foxes in a rotated side and he will be looking to return to the scoresheet.
The striker is 10/3 to score the first goal on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City kicks the ball past Rob Holding of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Leicester City vs AEK Athens: Match preview
Leicester have already booked their place in the Europa League knockout stages following their 3-3 draw with Braga during matchweek 4.
However, a shock 1-0 defeat to Zorya Luhansk last time out means they still have work to do if they hope to go through as group winners.
Currently, the Foxes are level on 11 points with Braga but lead the Portuguese side due to their head to head record.
Rodgers is likely to still prioritise their Premier League clash with Brighton on the weekend and could make several changes.
Leicester have made a strong start to their league campaign, currently sat fourth and just three points off of top spot.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Jonny Evans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at The King Power Stadium on November 8, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images,)
Leicester City team news vs AEK Athens
Ricardo Pereira and Timothy Castagne are both close to making returns from injury.
The duo will miss Thursday’s match but are expected to return to action within the next fortnight.
Caglar Soyuncu and Daniel Amartey also remain sidelined for the match.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Leicester City’s Timoty Castagne looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group G stage match between Leicester City and Zorya Luhansk at The King Power Stadium on October 22, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty Images)
AEK Athens team news vs Leicester City
AEK will be without Emanuel Insua who is suspended for the final match.
The left-back was handed a third booking of the group stage against Braga.
Meanwhile, Yevhen Shakhov returns from suspension following his sending off against Zorya Luhansk.
Predicted Leicester City line-up vs AEK Athens
Predicted Leicester City line-up vs AEK Athens
Predicted AEK Athens line-up vs Leicester City
Predicted AEK Athens line-up vs Leicester City
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This article was edited by Benjamin Newman.
