AEK Larnaca vs Beitar Jerusalem Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
AEK Arena - George Karapatakis Thu, 23 Jul - 12:00 AM
Europa Conference League
AEK Larnaca AEK
Versus
Beitar Jerusalem BEI
KICKOFF : Thu, 23 Jul - 12:00 AM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

AEK Larnaca host Beitar Jerusalem at the AEK Arena - George Karapatakis in the first leg of the Europa Conference League second qualifying round during the 2026/2027 season. Beitar Jerusalem arrive as the markedly stronger side according to power metrics that place them 34 points ahead of their opponents. Both clubs lack recent domestic form records entering this international cup tie which adds an element of unpredictability to proceedings. The home side will look to exploit familiar surroundings while the visitors carry superior overall ratings that suggest they hold the upper hand in most phases of play. Limited historical data on efficiency and set piece execution leaves analysts focusing primarily on the structural disparity between the two squads. This opening encounter sets the tone for what promises to be a challenging tie for AEK Larnaca against technically superior opposition.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Beitar Jerusalem holds a 34-point power advantage over AEK Larnaca.
  • Form: Both sides enter with zero form scores and no recent outings recorded.
  • Squad: Squad information remains limited for AEK Larnaca and Beitar Jerusalem.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both teams ahead of the match.
  • Transition: Transition data offers no specific insights from current records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece xG analysis is unavailable due to missing data inputs.
  • xVariable: Power score difference stands as the primary variable favouring Beitar Jerusalem.
  • Market: AEK Larnaca 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Beitar Jerusalem 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
AEK Larnaca M. Camoranesi
M. Camoranesi
VS
Beitar Jerusalem Beitar Jerusalem
Beitar Jerusalem
0.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Crystal Palace Rank: 87 L
Crystal Palace Rank: 87 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home AEK Larnaca
0%
Draw
0%
Away Beitar Jerusalem
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
16.05
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
AEK Larnaca
Beitar Jerusalem
Power Score
16.05
50
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
AEK Larnaca — Opponent-weighted form score
Beitar Jerusalem — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) AEK Larnaca Beitar Jerusalem

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

AEK Larnaca AEK Home
0 matches
Beitar Jerusalem BEI Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-17T00:14:49+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Competition :
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium :
AEK Arena - George Karapatakis
Capacity :
8058
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Zlatan Alomerovic
Zlatan Alomerovic Goalkeeper
99
Demetris Demetriou
Demetris Demetriou Goalkeeper
51
Antreas Paraskevas
Antreas Paraskevas Goalkeeper
12
Kewin Komar
Kewin Komar Goalkeeper
27
Valentin Roberge
Valentin Roberge Defender
22
Elohor Godswill Ekpolo
Elohor Godswill Ekpolo Defender
15
Hrvoje Miličević
Hrvoje Miličević Defender
13
Yahav Gurfinkel
Yahav Gurfinkel Defender
4
Enric Saborit Teixidor
Enric Saborit Teixidor Defender
14
Ángel García Cabezali
Ángel García Cabezali Defender
23
Jairo Izquierdo González
Jairo Izquierdo González Defender
2
Petros Ioannou
Petros Ioannou Defender
—
Danny Agostinho Henriques
Danny Agostinho Henriques Defender
—
Jeremie Gnali
Jeremie Gnali Defender
42
Maximos Petousis
Maximos Petousis Defender
32
Robert Mudražija
Robert Mudražija Midfielder
25
Charis Kyriakou
Charis Kyriakou Midfielder
8
Marcus Rohdén
Marcus Rohdén Midfielder
7
Luís Gustavo Ledes Evangelista dos Santos
Luís Gustavo Ledes Evangelista dos Santos Midfielder
17
Pere Pons Riera
Pere Pons Riera Midfielder
21
Jorge Miramón Santagertrudis
Jorge Miramón Santagertrudis Midfielder
29
Giorgos Naoum
Giorgos Naoum Midfielder
6
Jaime Suárez Juesas
Jaime Suárez Juesas Midfielder
86
Alejandro Suárez Cardero
Alejandro Suárez Cardero Midfielder
—
Konstantinos Evripidou
Konstantinos Evripidou Midfielder
35
Christodoulos Thomas
Christodoulos Thomas Midfielder
11
Rijad Bajić
Rijad Bajić Attacker
—
Karol Angielski
Karol Angielski Attacker
9
Đorđe Ivanović
Đorđe Ivanović Attacker
10
Waldo Rubio Martín
Waldo Rubio Martín Attacker
30
Enzo Cabrera
Enzo Cabrera Attacker
18
Yerson Ronaldo Chacón Ramírez
Yerson Ronaldo Chacón Ramírez Attacker
20
Youssef Amyn
Youssef Amyn Attacker
36
Chrístos Loukaïdis
Chrístos Loukaïdis Attacker
41
Mathías Enrique Gonzalez Rivas
Mathías Enrique Gonzalez Rivas Attacker
37
David Gerasimou
David Gerasimou Attacker

Squad ▼

55
João Miguel Macedo Silva
João Miguel Macedo Silva Goalkeeper
18
Dvir Nir
Dvir Nir Goalkeeper
22
Yehonatan Ozer
Yehonatan Ozer Goalkeeper
1
Amit Korenfine
Amit Korenfine Goalkeeper
16
Yarden Cohen
Yarden Cohen Defender
44
Luka Gadrani
Luka Gadrani Defender
5
Gil Cohen
Gil Cohen Defender
2
Nana Kwame Antwi
Nana Kwame Antwi Defender
14
Roey Elimelech
Roey Elimelech Defender
20
Ori Dahan
Ori Dahan Defender
4
Brayan Stiven Carabalí Bonilla
Brayan Stiven Carabalí Bonilla Defender
—
Alon Ben Ami
Alon Ben Ami Defender
—
Liel Deri
Liel Deri Defender
—
Nevo Shedo
Nevo Shedo Defender
25
Yuval Shalev
Yuval Shalev Defender
42
Aílson Júnior Mendes Tavares
Aílson Júnior Mendes Tavares Midfielder
40
Boris Enow Takang
Boris Enow Takang Midfielder
—
Tomer Yosefi
Tomer Yosefi Midfielder
—
Noam Mucha
Noam Mucha Midfielder
10
Adi Menachem Yona
Adi Menachem Yona Midfielder
6
Ziv Israel Ben Shimol
Ziv Israel Ben Shimol Midfielder
—
Sagi Israeli
Sagi Israeli Midfielder
—
Dagats Worko
Dagats Worko Midfielder
—
Nadav Markovitch
Nadav Markovitch Midfielder
—
Eugene Ansah
Eugene Ansah Attacker
77
Omer Atzili
Omer Atzili Attacker
—
Shon Zalman Weissman
Shon Zalman Weissman Attacker
7
Yarden Shua
Yarden Shua Attacker
11
Timoti Lior Muzi
Timoti Lior Muzi Attacker
9
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu Attacker
—
Yan Yusupov
Yan Yusupov Attacker
—
Ravid Hay Abrgil
Ravid Hay Abrgil Attacker
—
Ofir Godosi
Ofir Godosi Attacker

CONCLUSION

Beitar Jerusalem carry clear structural superiority into this first leg against AEK Larnaca and will expect to control large portions of the game through higher overall ratings. The absence of recent form data for either side places emphasis on how quickly each team adapts to the demands of European competition. AEK Larnaca must maximise their home advantage at the AEK Arena to offset the power deficit while remaining compact defensively. Beitar Jerusalem possess the tools to dominate transitions and exploit spaces if they maintain discipline throughout the ninety minutes. With set piece and efficiency details unavailable the contest will likely hinge on open play execution and individual quality. The visitors start as favourites yet the first leg often produces tight scorelines that keep the tie alive for the return fixture.

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