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AEK Larnaca vs Aberdeen predictions: Bajic to inspire hosts

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Enda McElhinneyEnda McElhinney
Riad Bajic has scored two goals in two Conference League games so far for AEK Larnaca
Riad Bajic has scored two goals in two Conference League games so far for AEK Larnaca

It has been a nightmare start to the UEFA Conference League for Aberdeen and while Jimmy Thelin's side have made some recent improvements domestically, a trip to Cyprus to face an AEK Larnaca side flying high could yield more continental disappointment for the Scots.

AEK stunned Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on matchday two and have yet to concede in the competition, while Aberdeen were hit for six in Athens last time out.

Team News

The home side again look set to be without the services of Angel Garcia, Enzo Cabrera and Kewin Komar.

Venezuelan forward Yerson Chacon is close to a return, having failed to feature since the win over Palace last month, but this contest may come too soon for him.

Latvian defender Kristers Tobers is confirmed as Aberdeen's main absentee but, otherwise, the Reds should have a full complement off the back of the weekend win over Kilmarnock.

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The stats

Six of AEK Larnaca's nine home games this season have produced over 2.5 goals.

AEK have lost just two of their last 21 home games in all competitions.

No team has conceded more goals than Aberdeen (9) in the Conference League this season.

The Dons have lost six of their 10 Scottish Premiership games, sitting in ninth spot.

AEK Larnaca won their first home game in the competition 4-0 against AZ Alkmaar.

The Cypriot side are 2nd in the Conference League table, with Aberdeen bottom in 36th spot.

Prediction

Aberdeen have enjoyed some shoots of recovery domestically with three wins in four in the Scottish Premiership but they remain ninth in the table with only 10 points from 10 games.

The Dons were cut apart in Athens last month, the hosts scoring three goals in each half and they currently find themselves last in the 36-team Conference League table.

AEK Larnaca, by contrast, are flying high after their shock win at Selhurst Park on matchday two. The home hammering of AZ Alkmaar in the opening game was impressive, although they were aided by the visitors having a man sent off only two minutes in.

Aberdeen should make this competitive but the hosts can earn a third straight win.

Former Bosnia and Herzegovina international Riad Bajic was the hero against Crystal Palace, adding to his strike against AZ, which made it four goals in five games across all competitions at the time.

The experienced striker could add to Aberdeen's woes and help his side to victory.

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The latest AEK Larnaca vs Aberdeen odds are available on LiveScore Bet

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AEK Larnaca vs Aberdeen predictions: Bajic to inspire hosts

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