AEK Larnaca vs Shkëndija prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 18 December 2025
One of the final round matches of the Conference League group stage will take place on Thursday in Cyprus, where AEK Larnaca faces Shkëndija. With a spot in the next European round at stake, betting on the outcome of this clash looks especially justified.
Match preview
The Cypriot side has delivered a consistent and pragmatic group stage campaign, focusing on discipline and defensive solidity. The team remains unbeaten so far, consistently limiting their opponents' chances and managing to hold on to results even in tough matches.
AEK started strong with two wins, then played out three consecutive draws against Aberdeen, Rijeka, and Häcken. Currently, the club sits 10th in the standings with 9 points and is separated from the Cypriot top 10 by just a single point.
Shkëndija heads into this match after a 2-0 home victory over Czech side Slovan. This was the North Macedonian club’s third straight win across all competitions. Now in 21st place with 7 points, even a draw might not be enough for them to progress to the next round.
The team makes active use of the flanks, frequently wins set pieces, and isn’t afraid to take the initiative — evidenced by a high number of corners in recent games. Yet, for all their attacking courage, Shkëndija has scored just 4 goals in the tournament, matching the number conceded, underlining their pragmatic approach.
Probable lineups
- AEK Larnaca: Alomerović, Miličević, Garcia Cabezali, Saborit, Miramón, Ledes, Pons, Suárez, Ivanović, Rubio, Bajić
- Shkëndija: Gaye, Cake, Trumci, Fetai, Zejnulai, Qaka, Webster, Spahiu, Latifi, Ibraimi, Jakupi
Match facts and head-to-head
- AEK Larnaca remain unbeaten throughout the group stage of the competition.
- Shkëndija have won 29 corners in their last five matches.
- The two teams have never faced each other before.
Prediction
This promises to be a tight, tactically rich encounter, but AEK’s superior organization and ability to control the tempo should prove decisive. Shkëndija can pose threats, but the Cypriot club’s consistency and composure look set to make the difference. Our tip: back an "AEK Larnaca win" at 1.61.
