Fenerbahçe SK vs AEK Larnaka, Europe 2022-23 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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Fenerbahçe SK vs AEK Larnaka — Europe at Ulker Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi.
- Fenerbahçe SK 8 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- AEK Larnaka 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompie | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvarosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzen | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | AEK Larnaka | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Sep | FK Dynamo Kyiv | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | FK Austria Wien | H | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | FK Austria Wien | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | 1. FC Slovacko | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Fenerbahçe SK | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | FK Dynamo Kyiv | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | SK Dnipro-1 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | SK Dnipro-1 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | FK Partizan Beograd | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Fenerbahçe SK to score. At the same time, AEK Larnaka does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 9' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oier on 9.
- 12' Poor challenge from Imad Faraj. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 17' Over 17 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 26' Brilliant from the forward! Michy Batshuayi makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 26.
- 31' Fenerbahçe SK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AEK Larnaka backline.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' Omri Altman has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' Imad Faraj is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fenerbahçe SK so far.
- 45' Lincoln picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jorge Jesus might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' Fenerbahçe SK are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AEK Larnaka's shape.
- 65' Fenerbahçe SK currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Giorgos Naoum. He replaces Oier on 69 minute.
- 72' Time for substitution for Fenerbahce SK. Emre Mor is replaced by Irfan Can Kahveci.
- 77' AEK Larnaka are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 80' What a moment for Rafail Mamas! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' A tactical swap from AEK Larnaka — Pere Pons on, Rafael Lopes off on 80 minutes.
- 85' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 87' Serdar Aziz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Diego Rossi on 87 minute.
- 88' The Fenerbahce SK manager makes a substitution. Michy Batshuayi departs to be replaced by Arda Guler.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Fenerbahçe SK 2-0 AEK Larnaka.
Lineups
Fenerbahçe SK Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 21
- 6
- 23
- 99
- 9
- 2
- 41
- 1
- 80
- 27
Bench
- 7
- 20
- 26
- 4
- 17
- 13
- 10
- 54
- 70
Coach
Jorge Jesus
AEK Larnaka Lineups
Starting XI
-
51
Omri Altman ↓ Victor Olatunji 69'
- 11
- 16
- 4
-
12
Rafael Lopes ↓ Pere Pons 80'
-
6
Oier ↓ Giorgos Naoum 69'
- 7
- 1
- 14
- 15
- 66
Bench
-
17
Pere Pons ↑ 80'
- 3
- 21
-
29
Giorgos Naoum ↑ 69'
- 10
- 25
-
19
Victor Olatunji ↑ 69'
- 30
- 24
- 38
Coach
José Luis Oltra
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michy Batshuayi | 2 |
| Ivan Trickovski | 1 |
| Rafail Mamas | 1 |
| Joao Pedro Galvao | 1 |
Head to Head
Fenerbahçe SK Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65
Fenerbahçe SK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
AEK Larnaka xG
I would bet for:
Fenerbahçe SK to win 57% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fenerbahçe SK win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Fenerbahçe SK or Draw
82%
Draw or AEK Larnaka
43%
Fenerbahçe SK or AEK Larnaka
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fenerbahçe SK win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.6%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
6.3%
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Fenerbahçe SK
| Handicap | Fenerbahçe SK covers | Push | AEK Larnaka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 25% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Fenerbahçe SK keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
AEK Larnaka keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

