Partizan vs AEK Larnaca Match Overview – 17.07.2025

Partizan goes head to head with AEK Larnaca at the Stadion Partizana in Belgrade in the second leg of the Europa League’s first qualifying round. The Cypriots have a small advantage after a 1-0 win in the first leg in Larnaca, but Partizan are ready to strike back.

A goal from Enzo Cabrera was enough for AEK to achieve the win in the first leg. The Argentine striker is one of the team’s biggest stars since joining the club in 2024. Alongside Rubio Marin and Yerson Chacon, he will create danger for Partizan’s defence once again.

Partizan will try to use the passionate support of their fans in order to eliminate AEK. The result in the first leg wasn’t good for them, but they have 90 minutes to turn the tie around. The “Grobari” have the tools to do that, but it depends on how they perform in the rematch.

Partizan vs AEK Larnaca Betting Tip

Partizan News & Analysis

Partizan are one of the biggest clubs in Serbia and a former participant in the Champions League’s group stage. Currently coached by Srdan Blagojevic, they lost the title race in the Serbian league during the 2024/25 season, but still remain a solid team.

Partizan’s current squad is filled with classy players. The striker Jovan Milosevic is currently loaned to the club by German giants Stuttgart, while the captain Bibras Natcho is a true leader in midfield. Keep an eye on players like Andrej Kostic, Milan Vukotic and Demba Seck as well.

One of Partizan’s problems in Larnaca was the lack of creativity from the midfield. This means that Srdan Blagojevic could decide to make a change or two in the middle of the pitch. Milan Vukotic could return in the starting eleven as he started from the bench in the first leg.

AEK Larnaca News & Analysis

AEK needs to keep what they were doing in the first leg, especially when it comes to keeping a clean sheet. The Cypriots are coached by a Spanish manager – Imanol Idiakez – which means they love to keep the ball and have possession.

Most likely, Imanol won’t give up on his favourite 4-3-3 formation – the same formation he used in the first match. Ledes, Pons and Rohden shall start in midfield while Chacon, Rubio Marin and Cabrera are ready to cause some havoc in attack once again.

A former player of Girona and Deportivo Alavés, Pere Pons is a crucial player for AEK Larnaca’s ambitions. The 32-year-old Spaniard is the glue in the team’s midfield. His performance will be essential for AEK’s task in Belgrade – to control the tempo and cut Partizan from creating chances.

Partizan vs AEK Larnaca Betting Predictions

Despite AEK winning the first leg, this tie remains very competitive. Both teams have the chance to progress, although the Cypriots look a little bit closer to the goal.

  • Under 2.5 Goals;
  • Draw at Half-Time;

Head-to-Head Matches

This is going to be the 4th match between Partizan and AEK Larnaca so far. The Cypriots have two wins, while one of the matches ended in a draw. Partizan have never won against this opponent.

Betting Verdict

Each goal can be crucial in this tie between Partizan and AEK Larnaca in the Europa League. Just one goal advantage for the Cypriots could be important, but is it going to be enough? We shall see.