Champions LeagueTue 20 Oct, 22:00 EATEtihad Stadium

Manchester City vs AEK Athens prediction

Manchester CityHome72%to win
2.58 : 0.95expected goalsDraw 17%
AEK AthensAway11%to win
Shujaa safe tipManchester City or Draw1.17

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip86%
Manchester City or DrawMost likely to win
Fair 1.172 units
Bold tip37%
Manchester City to win and both scoreBigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.691 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Manchester City vs AEK Athens is Manchester City to win, with a 72% chance. The most likely score is 2-0. Our best bet is Manchester City or Draw at 1.17.

Man City recent form+7%AEK Athens recent form+4%Man City rest between games-3%AEK Athens rest between games-3%

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Shujaa expert view

Our read for Kenya
  1. 1

    Manchester City and AEK Athens meet in the Champions League with both teams sitting closely in the table. Manchester City is ranked 17th with three points from two matches, while AEK Athens is 20th with three points from two games.

  2. 2

    Our model gives Manchester City a 72 percent chance to win and AEK Athens an 11 percent chance, with expected goals set at 2.6 to 0.9. Both sides come into this fixture with recent form moving up and reduced rest between matches.

  3. 3

    Manchester City enters this match after strong wins against Sunderland and Norwich City. AEK Athens recently secured victories against LASK Linz and NK Celje.

  4. 4

    Our strongest tip is Manchester City or a draw at an 86 percent probability. Remember that betting has risks, and no outcome is guaranteed.

Verdict. Our lean is that Manchester City holds the stronger numbers to avoid defeat, but football always carries risk.

Good to know: This is our opinion from the numbers, not a promise. Betting has risk, 18+.

Form and head to head

Newest game first
Manchester CityWWWWW
  • Wv Sunderland5-3
  • Wv Norwich City5-0
  • Wat Manchester United1-0
  • Wat FC Porto2-0
  • Wv Coventry City1-0
AEK AthensWWLLW
  • Wv LASK Linz1-0
  • Wv Rayo Vallecano3-1
  • Lat Rayo Vallecano0-3
  • Lv NK Celje0-2
  • Wat NK Celje4-0

In numbers, Man City red and AEK Athens green

2.5Points per game2.0
2.4Goals scored per game2.0
0.8Goals conceded per game1.2
55%Clean sheets36%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
Man CityAEK Athens
20Games played11
16Wins7
2Draws1
2Losses3
47Goals scored22
15Goals conceded13
2.4Scored per game2.0
0.8Conceded per game1.2
9W 0D 2LHome record4W 1D 1L
7W 2D 0LAway record3W 0D 2L
55%Clean sheets36%
45%Both teams scored45%
65%Over 2.5 goals64%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Champions League
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
10. Manchester City3201+462.00
29. AEK Athens3102-531.00

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Champions League table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Manchester City
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma
    Gianluigi DonnarummaKeeper · G
    2 saves
AEK Athens
  • Alberto Brignoli
    Alberto BrignoliKeeper · G
    2 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals87%1.15
Over 2.5 goals68%1.46
Over 3.5 goals47%2.13
Both teams to score57%1.75
Man City or draw89%1.13
AEK Athens or draw28%3.55
Man City win and over 2.555%1.82
AEK Athens win and over 2.58%13.15

Most likely scores

2-09.7%
2-19.3%
3-08.4%
3-18.0%
1-17.6%

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Where to bet on Man City v AEK Athens

Our top pick is Manchester City or Draw. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Manchester City vs AEK Athens: Manchester City are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Manchester City 72%, the draw 17% and AEK Athens 11%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Manchester City took 15 points from their last 5 games and AEK Athens took 9 from 5. Manchester City come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Manchester City won 9 of their last 11 games at home. AEK Athens won 3 of their last 5 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Manchester City score 2.4 goals a game and let in 0.8. AEK Athens score 2.0 and let in 1.2. Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 of Manchester City games and 7 of AEK Athens games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Manchester City or Draw has a 86% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Manchester City form

Manchester City have 16 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 20 games, with 47 goals scored and 15 conceded. At home they have 9 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, W, W, newest first.

AEK Athens form

AEK Athens have 7 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 11 games, with 22 goals scored and 13 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 5. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.

Our call

We expect Manchester City to score about 2.6 goals and AEK Athens about 0.9. That points to Manchester City to win, with 2-0 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Manchester City or Draw at 1.17. Our bold bet is Manchester City to win and both score at 2.69.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Manchester City vs AEK Athens?

Our prediction for Manchester City vs AEK Athens is Manchester City to win, with a 72% chance. The most likely score is 2-0. Our best bet is Manchester City or Draw at 1.17.

What is the score prediction for Manchester City vs AEK Athens?

2-0 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 3-0. We expect Manchester City to score 2.6 goals and AEK Athens 0.9.

Will both teams score in Manchester City vs AEK Athens?

Both teams to score has a 57% chance. Both sides scored in 9 of Manchester City last 20 games and 5 of AEK Athens last 11.

How are Manchester City playing?

Manchester City have 16 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 20 games, with 47 goals scored and 15 conceded. At home they have 9 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, W, W, newest first.

How are AEK Athens playing?

AEK Athens have 7 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 11 games, with 22 goals scored and 13 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 5. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.

What is the best bet for Manchester City vs AEK Athens?

Manchester City or Draw at 1.17, with a 86% chance.

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