In the quarterfinals of the Europa Conference League qualifiers on July 23, 2026, the first match between AEK Larnaca and Beitar will take place. The hosts are eager to start with a win.
AEK Larnaca vs Beitar: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Larnaca tried to compete for the title last season, but ultimately fell ten points behind Omonia and settled for second place. However, they did reach the final qualification round of the Europa League last season, and after losing to Brann, played in the main round of the Conference League. Their summer began with a friendly win over Helmond, followed by losses to PAOK and Ajax, and a draw with Apollon.
The team from Jerusalem was also in the title race in 2025/2026, and also finished as runners-up, although they fought with Hapoel Be'er Sheva until the very end, finishing three points behind—76 versus 79. However, they added success in the Toto Cup. Their summer training started with a draw against Botev Vratsa, followed by another draw with Arda and a win over Dukagjini. But in the Toto Cup, they lost on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
The Cypriots, with an average of 1.72 goals scored, concede almost half as many—0.92 per match. The Israelis are more entertaining: they scored an average of 2.35 goals while conceding 1.12.
Previous Matches: AEK Larnaca vs Beitar
In 2021, they played their only friendly, which ended in a goalless draw.
It’s unlikely we’ll see many goals this time either. The bet "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.73) looks promising.
AEK Larnaca vs Beitar: Key Stats and Trends
- AEK Larnaca have not won their last three matches 53% of AEK Larnaca's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per game is 2.64 Beitar have drawn six of their last eight matches
AEK Larnaca vs Beitar: Possible Starting Line-ups
AEK Larnaca play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible line-up): Paraskevas - Ioannou, Miramon, Ekpolo, Roberge, Milicevic - Kyriakou, Cardero, Naum - Gonzalez, Bajic
Beitar play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Miguel Silva - Yarden Cohen, Gadrani, Karabali, Elimelech - Takang, Levi - Muzi, Micha, Atzili - Yarden Shua
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