🔈 Football excitement is set to reach fever pitch as AEK Larnaca host Brann in the second leg of their Europa League playoff clash. The hosts are in impressive form at home, having won 6 of their last 7 matches. Both teams play with an attacking flair, promising a spectacle filled with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. With both squads at full strength, the anticipation is only heightened.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 22 August 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Brann were the home side):
- possession percentage: 21% vs 79%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊Officially, the teams Larnaca and Brann have played only one match. The meeting took place on 22 August 2025 at the home ground of Brann and ended with a score of 2:1.
Larnaca Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Europa League, with Brann hosting AEK Larnaca. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (AEK Larnaca vs Brann):
- possession: 79% vs 21%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
AEK Larnaca are in fine form, having secured 4 wins in their last 7 matches, showcasing consistency on their home turf. The "Yellow-Greens" stand out with their organized attacking play, averaging 1.57 goals per match. The Cypriot side's style is built on ball control and swift transitions from defense to attack, enabling them to frequently create chances in front of the opponent's goal.
Brann Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Europa League, where Brann hosted AEK Larnaca. The match concluded with a scoreline of 2-1.
Here are the game statistics (Brann vs AEK Larnaca):
- possession: 21% vs 79%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
The Norwegian Championship is in full swing. After 18 matches, the "red and whites" sit in third place with a total of 36 points. Following their 2-1 victory over AEK a week ago, Freyr Alexandersson's squad is determined to maintain their advantage. Brann focus on a dynamic attack with rapid wing play and constant pressure on the opponent's defense. They average 1.33 goals per game while boasting a solid defense, conceding just 0.67 goals per match.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters – 1;
- home team wins – 0, away team wins – 1, draws – 0.
- Larnaca have won in 6 of last 7 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Larnaca vs Brann
- average total in the tournament: 2.86 vs 2;
- average total goals scored: 1.57 vs 1.33;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.43 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.14 vs 0.67;
- Larnaca: average total at home in the tournament - 2.33;
- Brann: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 2) vs 1.6 (away - 1.67).
- Larnaca have scored under 2.5 goals in 8 of last 9 games.
- Larnaca have scored under 2.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (Europa League).
Prediction on corners
Larnaca: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.29; at home field - 6.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 5.6.
Brann: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6, away - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 7.33.
Prediction on cards
Larnaca: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.57; at home - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 1.
Brann: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.33, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 2.67.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters – 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
- Larnaca have scored and conceded in last 6 games (Europa League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
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