Manchester City vs AEK Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Oct 2026
Manchester City vs AEK Predictions
There’s a strong case for backing Man City at -2.75 and they could prove far too strong for AEK. The Asian Handicap odds of -114 look appealing that we see the favourites cover the deficit here.
Scroll down to view our Man City vs AEK betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Manchester City vs AEK Preview
Premier League side Manchester City host Greek Super League club AEK at Etihad Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 20 October.
Manchester City were victorious last time out. They secured a 3-2 Premier League home win against Ipswich Town at Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca's team enjoyed 70% possession and managed six shots on target, with Erling Haaland getting two goals and Phil Foden scoring the other.
In their last Champions League game, City hosted Paris Saint-Germain and lost 4-2.
AEK Athens were beaten in their previous game and this was at Stamford Bridge. Shakhtar Donetsk claimed a 3-1 Champions League win. The Double-Headed Eagle had 44% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Lovro Majer finding the net.
| Champions League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |  Man City |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 20 |  AEK |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2:3 | 3 |
City have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts. The Citizens have averaged 62.1% possession, 596.8 passes and 6.4 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 3.7 corners from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.
Top goalscorer Erling Haaland has found the net 12 times, with Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo scoring 4 and 3 respectively. Josko Gvardiol and Antoine Semenyo have been top assistors on 3, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma keeping 4 clean sheets.
AEK Athens have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, with an average of 15.8 attempts, 5.3 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. The Athens outfit average 55.7% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.0 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts.
Luka Jovic is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Barnabas Varga on 4, with Razvan Marin and two others bagging 2. Razvan Marin is top assists provider with 4, while Alberto Brignoli has kept one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi, Josko Gvardiol, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Elliot Anderson, Rayan Cherki, Enzo Fernandez, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland.
AEK predicted lineup (4-4-2): Alberto Brignoli (GK), Lazaros Rota, Harold Moukoudi, Filipe Relvas, Stavros Pilios, Lovro Majer, Milan Vitalis, Razvan Marin, Aboubakary Koita, Barnabas Varga, Luka Jovic.
Main Match Prediction
Man City -2.75 look like an appealing bet on the Asian Handicap. We think the favourites will achieve a handsome win in this Champions League game and the betting odds of -114 look worth taking for this wager.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Champions League matches):
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Champions League stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
4
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0
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There could be merit in backing Man City to win 4-0. Odds of +650 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Barnabás Varga (AEK) can be backed at +145 to record at least one shot on goal. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.
Rayan Cherki (City) has netted two goals in his past four matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +128.
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Corners Prediction
Each of the previous two AEK matches have featured under 9.5 corners. The Total Corners line looks to be too high given the stats and +102 is available to wager.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: City with an Asian Handicap of -2.75, No on the BTTS market combined with Barnabás Varga (AEK) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
A bet builder is a great alternative for football punters who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Manchester City vs AEK Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Manchester City are red-hot -1111 favourites to win this Champions League encounter. On the basis of the betting odds, the bookies give them a 92% chance of claiming victory. AEK are the rank outsiders at +2500 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.
There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. AEK are +1150 here and the draw is +285, with City on offer at -303.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -161 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.
The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Champions League games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.
Those interested in Erling Haaland to find the net anytime can get -455, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +165.
Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Manchester City Stats
AEK Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 1 defeat and 7 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 62.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
Manchester City vs AEK Lineups & Team News
The latest City vs AEK team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Champions League lineups and the latest injury reports.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
AEK Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Manchester City Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
AEK Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Manchester City Lineups
Previous AEK Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Manchester City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Enzo Maresca
AEK Player Stats & Squad
Champions League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 6 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Stuttgart | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 6 | Sporting | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 7 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 8 | Real Madrid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Real Betis | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 10 | Bayern Munich | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 11 | Sh. Donetsk | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 12 | Como | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 3 |
| 13 | Man United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 14 | Villarreal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 3 |
| 15 | Atlético Madrid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Club Brugge | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:6 | 3 |
| 17 | Man City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 18 | Dortmund | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 19 | Lens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 20 | AEK | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 21 | RB Leipzig | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 22 | Sabah FK | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 23 | Feyenoord | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 24 | Bodo/Glimt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 25 | Roma | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 1 |
| 26 | PSV | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 27 | Viking | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | 1 |
| 28 | Fenerbahce | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:7 | 1 |
| 29 | Inter Milan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 0 |
| 30 | Porto | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 31 | Slavia Prague | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 32 | Napoli | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 33 | LASK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 0 |
| 34 | Lille | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 0 |
| 35 | Galatasaray | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:7 | 0 |
| 36 | Slovan Bratislava | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:9 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aston Villa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 3 |
| 2 | PSG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Bayern Munich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Barcelona | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Man United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Como | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 8 | Stuttgart | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sporting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sh. Donetsk | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 11 | Villarreal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 12 | Atlético Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 13 | Sabah FK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 14 | Real Betis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 15 | Dortmund | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 17 | Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 18 | Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 19 | AEK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 20 | RB Leipzig | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 21 | Bodo/Glimt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 22 | Viking | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:3 | 1 |
| 23 | PSV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 24 | Fenerbahce | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 25 | Roma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 26 | Inter Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 27 | Club Brugge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 28 | Slavia Prague | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 29 | Lille | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 30 | Napoli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 31 | Man City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 32 | Lens | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 33 | Porto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 34 | LASK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 0 |
| 35 | Galatasaray | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 36 | Slovan Bratislava | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19:7 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11:5 | 18 |
| 3 | Brighton | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 23:5 | 16 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17:13 | 13 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9:8 | 12 |
| 6 | Brentford | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:6 | 10 |
| 8 | Everton | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Hull | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:7 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11:15 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:14 | 8 |
| 12 | Aston Villa | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:11 | 8 |
| 13 | Man United | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10:10 | 7 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:17 | 7 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9:13 | 6 |
| 16 | Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5:11 | 6 |
| 17 | Fulham | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 5 |
| 18 | Nott’m Forest | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:9 | 5 |
| 19 | Sunderland | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:14 | 4 |
| 20 | Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:9 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 2 | Brighton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:1 | 10 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Brentford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 7 |
| 6 | Everton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 7 | Leeds | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Ipswich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Hull | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 12 | Man United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 4 |
| 13 | Fulham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 15 | Coventry | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 16 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 17 | Liverpool | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:5 | 2 |
| 18 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 19 | Tottenham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 20 | Nott’m Forest | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0:3 | 1 |
Super League Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panathinaikos | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17:4 | 18 |
| 2 | Olympiacos | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7:2 | 16 |
| 3 | PAOK | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15:9 | 15 |
| 4 | AEK | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16:3 | 14 |
| 5 | Aris | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10:13 | 13 |
| 6 | Kalamata | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 10 |
| 7 | OFI Crete | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11:11 | 10 |
| 8 | Iraklis | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7:8 | 9 |
| 9 | Panetolikos | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8:11 | 9 |
| 10 | Kifisia | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 11 | Asteras Tripolis | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:15 | 5 |
| 12 | Atromitos | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5:9 | 2 |
| 13 | Levadiakos | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0:11 | 2 |
| 14 | Volos | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panathinaikos | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14:3 | 12 |
| 2 | AEK | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:0 | 9 |
| 3 | PAOK | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 9 |
| 4 | OFI Crete | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Aris | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 6 | Kalamata | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:8 | 6 |
| 7 | Olympiacos | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 6 |
| 8 | Panetolikos | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 9 | Kifisia | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Iraklis | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 11 | Asteras Tripolis | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 12 | Volos | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 13 | Atromitos | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 14 | Levadiakos | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0:5 | 1 |
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