On 22.08.2026, the Greece Super League 1 sees AEK Athens FC go up against Iraklis 1908. Anticipate a match where AEK Athens FC's prowess and strategic acumen are on full display. Our extensive match preview offers insights into team dynamics, tactical nuances, and provides betting advice tailored to guide you towards a profitable bet on AEK Athens FC.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamata | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | Iraklis 1908 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | OFI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | Panathinaikos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | AEK Athens FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | AEK Athens FC | Kallithea | 08.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AEK Athens FC | St. Truiden | 02.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AEK Athens FC | Samsunspor | 29.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | PEC Zwolle | AEK Athens FC | 26.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Groningen | AEK Athens FC | 18.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitesse | AEK Athens FC | 15.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | De Graafschap | AEK Athens FC | 12.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League 1 | AEK Athens FC | Olympiakos Piraeus | 17.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League 1 | PAOK | AEK Athens FC | 13.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League 1 | AEK Athens FC | Panathinaikos | 10.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup | Iraklis 1908 | Volos NFC | 17.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Parma | Iraklis 1908 | 02.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Palermo | Iraklis 1908 | 29.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bologna | Iraklis 1908 | 25.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Super League 2 | Kalamata | Iraklis 1908 | 28.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Super League 2 | Iraklis 1908 | Anagennisi Karditsas | 22.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Super League 2 | Iraklis 1908 | Niki Volos | 14.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Super League 2 | Asteras Tripolis II | Iraklis 1908 | 08.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Super League 2 | Anagennisi Karditsas | Iraklis 1908 | 28.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Super League 2 | Niki Volos | Iraklis 1908 | 22.02.2026 | 0-1 |
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Betting Intelligence: AEK Athens FC vs Iraklis 1908
This is not just another football match. This is a statement of intent from a club that ruled Greek football for decades, welcoming newly promoted Iraklis 1908 to the big stage of Super League 1.
AEK Athens arrive into this season opener with genuine momentum. Their pre-season has been quietly impressive. Four wins from seven friendlies, including a commanding 4-0 dismantling of Kallithea and back-to-back wins in the Netherlands against Groningen and PEC Zwolle. This is a team that looks sharp, organised, and hungry.
Here's what you need to watch for. Luka Jović was absolutely lethal last season, scoring 17 goals in 28 appearances. That is elite striker output in any league. With Risto Marin pulling strings from midfield and contributing 7 assists, AEK have a genuine creative engine behind their striker. When those two connect, defences crumble.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is just a comfortable home win. Iraklis actually showed real quality on their way up from Super League 2. They drew with Parma and Palermo in pre-season. Serie A opposition. That tells you something about their ambition and organisation.
However, the gulf in class is significant. Iraklis were thrashed 6-0 by Olympiakos in the cup last December. Top-flight intensity will be a completely different world for them.
Here is the surprising insight casual fans are missing. AEK's disciplinary record could be a factor. Filipe Relvas and Harold Moukoudi both carry red cards from last season, and Rota collected 8 yellows. Against a physical newly promoted side looking to rough things up, expect cards to fly. The bookings market looks genuinely interesting here.
The odds tell the story cleanly. AEK at 1.25, Iraklis at 11.00. The value, I believe, sits in AEK to win and Jović to score anytime. He scored 17 in 28 last season. Do the maths.
My bold prediction. AEK win 3-0. Jović gets on the scoresheet before the hour mark. At least three yellow cards are shown across both teams as Iraklis try desperately to slow AEK down.
The new season is here. The yellow-and-black army is ready. And Iraklis are about to discover exactly how brutal Super League 1 can be.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Mantalos | Greece | 34 | Midfielder | 176 | 73 |
| A. Martial | France | 30 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| M. Gaćinović | Serbia | 31 | Attacker | 175 | 67 |
| T. Strakosha | Albania | 31 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 78 |
| R. Marin | Romania | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| R. Ljubičić | Austria | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| A. Koita | Belgium | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| F. Pierrot | Haiti | 31 | Attacker | 194 | 85 |
| N. Eliasson | Sweden | 30 | Midfielder | 176 | 73 |
| H. Moukoudi | Cameroon | 28 | Defender | 191 | 96 |
| S. Pilios | Greece | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Brignoli | Italy | 35 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 79 |
| O. Pineda | Mexico | 30 | Midfielder | 169 | 63 |
| J. Penrice | Scotland | 27 | Defender | 177 cm | n/a |
| D. Kutesa | Switzerland | 28 | Midfielder | 177 | 76 |
| L. Rota | Greece | 29 | Defender | 177 | 67 |
| G. Mitoglou | Greece | 26 | Defender | 195 | 85 |
| Filipe Relvas | Portugal | 26 | Defender | 192 cm | 78 kg |
| Zini | Angola | 24 | Attacker | 181 | 73 |
| Á. Angelópoulos | Greece | 23 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 70 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Kynigopoulos | Greece | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Moisidis | Greece | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Tsirigotis | Greece | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Álvaro Jiménez | Spain | 31 | Attacker | 175 cm | 71 kg |
| K. Kushta | Albania | 28 | Attacker | 192 cm | 81 kg |
| Josete Miranda | Equatorial Guinea | 28 | Attacker | 170 cm | 64 kg |
| E. Patralis | Greece | 29 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 70 kg |
| F. Bertoglio | Argentina | 36 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 64 kg |
| C. Doukouré | Côte d'Ivoire | 33 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 82 kg |
| L. Christodoulopoulos | Greece | 39 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 78 kg |
| A. Papasavvas | Greece | 31 | Midfielder | 185 cm | n/a |
| A. Belmonte | France | 30 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| G. Tsintonis | Greece | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Hammond | Ghana | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Klaus | Brazil | 32 | Defender | 187 cm | 79 kg |
| C. Sioutas | Greece | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| G. Sideras | Greece | 24 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| K. Kivrakidis | Greece | 34 | Defender | 181 cm | 67 kg |
| A. Diamantis | Greece | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Anastasiou | Greece | 29 | Defender | 170 cm | n/a |
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