AEK Larnaca vs FC Midtjylland Match Analysis and Prediction

AEK Larnaca will be looking to use home advantage to get the better of FC Midtjylland in the second leg of their Champions League second-round qualifying tie, having played out a close-fought contest in the first leg.

Meanwhile, the Danish side seek to end their winless start to the campaign by claiming a victory on Tuesday that would set up a tie against Portuguese giants Benfica.

Larnaca may have felt disappointed that they let a one-goal lead slip in the first leg, having put a solid performance that would have inspired confidence within the squad.

Jose Luis Oltra’s side fought hard to give themselves the lead in the 81st minute through Adam Gyursco, but their one-goal lead dissolved within three minutes as Erik Sviatchenk levelled the game.

However, Larnaca can take encouragement from the first leg where they competed impressively with a Midtjylland side who are making their fifth appearance in the Champions League.

The match did represent Larnaca’s first ever Champions League appearance and it was also Oltra’s first game in charge of the Cypriot side.

While Oltra’s side are just getting used to their new surrounding in a Champions League environment, Midtjylland are involved in the tournament for the third consecutive campaign.

In the previous two seasons, Bo Henriksen’s side have made their way through to the third round of qualifying, but to extend that trend they must win in Cyprus on Tuesday.

Midjylland’s domestic campaign began with a 1-1 draw against Randers before they replicated that result in the Champions League, and while Larnaca have had a week to prepare, the Danish side were in action once again on Friday.

A 3-1 defeat to Silkeborg would have reduced confidence in the Midtjylland squad ahead of this tie, where they will seek to end a winless away run in the Champions League.

AEK Larnaca vs FC Midtjylland head to head

The two teams have previously met on just one occasion in the first leg of their Champions League second-round qualifying tie, where they played out a 1-1 draw. They meet for the second time in the second leg of the same competition.

Midtjylland 1-1 AEK Larnaca 19/07/22

AEK Larnaca latest home form

AEK Larnaca have recently been on a relatively good run of form at home, having lost just one of their six most recent matches. They managed to defeat Pafos 2-0 in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored eight goals and conceded six.

AEK Larnaca 3-3 Apollon 09/04/22

AEK Larnaca 1-0 Anorthosis 18/04/22

AEK Larnaca 1-2 Ethinikos Achna 26/04/22

AEK Larnaca 1-1Aris Limassol 08/05/22

AEK Larnaca 2-0 Pafos 14/05/22

AEK Larnaca latest away form

AEK Larnaca have recently been on a relatively good run of form on the road, having been unbeaten in their six most recent matches. They drew 1-1 with Midjylland in their last away game in the Champions League. In their last five matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded eight.

U Craiova 1943 1-2 AEK Larnaca 29/06/22

Rapid Vienna 2-3 AEK Larnaca 02/07/22

Kisvarda 2-2 AEK Larnaca 05/07/22

APOEL 2-2 AEK Larnaca 12/07/22

Midtjylland 1-1 AEK Larnaca 19/07/22

FC Midtjylland latest home form

Midtjylland lost 3-1 to Silkeborg in their last home game in the league. However, they have recently been on a good run of form at home, as they have been unbeaten in their previous 10 matches. In their last five matches, they have scored eight goals and also conceded eight.

Midtjylland 3-2 OB 25/06/22

Midtjylland 2-1 AaB 30/06/22

Midtjylland 1-1 Randers 15/07/22

Midtjylland 1-1 AEK Larnaca 19/07/22

Midtjylland 1-3 Silkeborg 22/07/22

FC Midtjylland latest away form

Midtjylland lost 2-1 to Gent in their last away game in a friendly. However, they have recently been on a good run of form on the road,as they have won each of their previous six matches. In their last five matches, they have scored eight goals and conceded four.

Vejle 0-1 Midtjylland  28/04/22

AaB 1-2 Midtjylland 08/05/22

Silkeborg 1-4 Midtjylland 16/05/22

OB 0-0(P) Midtjylland 26/05/22

Gent 2-1 Midtjylland 09/07/22

AEK Larnaca news

Oier was one of three summer signings to make his debut for Larnaca in the first leg, and he could retain his spot for this contest.

Rafa Lopes and Kenan Piric also made their debuts, with the latter starting in goal, but Lopes could start in the second leg having made a substitute appearance.

FC Midtjylland news

Midtjylland will miss the services of Evander, who was forced of in the first leg, while Henrik Dalsgaard, Juninho and Erik Sviatchenko could line up as the back three.

After scoring his first goal of the season against Silkeborg, Anders Dreyer will be looking to play a match-winning role on Tuesday.

Prediction and Odds

Midtjylland head into the contest having the greater Champions League experience, but they failed to win any of their last six matches in the competition.

That said, we think that Larnaca will utilise home advantage to come out on top in this game and progress to the third round of qualifying.

Odds: 1 2.20 X 2.05 2 2.26

Probable outcomes

AEK Larnaca 1-0 Midtjylland

AEK Larnaca 2-0 Midtjylland

AEK Larnaca 2-1 Midtjylland

AEK Larnaca 0-0 Midtjylland

AEK Larnaca 1-1 Midtjylland