Legia Warszawa vs AEK Larnaca prediction 14.08.2025 | Europa League

Legia Warsaw extended their three-year title drought in the Polish top flight with a fifth-place finish last season. However, there has been a positive reaction, with the club currently sitting in second place after four games of the 2025–26 campaign.

In terms of European football, Legia Warsaw began their journey in the first round of the Europa League this season.

Edward Iordănescu’s team won both home and away against FC Aktobe in that match, before securing a place in the third round with a 4:3 aggregate victory over Banik.

The Militarians failed to live up to expectations in the first leg of the third round, losing 4:1. They have one last chance to salvage their European campaign at home this week

and a positive for them is that they have no injuries. However, Bartosz Kapustka is suspended following his red card in the first leg.

Larnaca have been in blistering form over the last couple of months. They are unbeaten in nine games across all competitions, including the Cypriot Cup Final, which they won 5:4 on penalties after a goalless draw.

Like their hosts, Imanol Idiakez’s team have played five Europa League qualifying games this season. The first round was decided on penalties after a 2:2 draw over two legs, while they won the second leg 3:2.

Heading into Thursday’s game with a three-goal advantage, the Yellow-Greens have a good chance of reaching the Europa League group stage for the first time since 2022.

However, they will have to finish the job started a week ago without Valentin Roberge who picked up an ankle injury 27 minutes into the first leg. The visitors’ injury list also includes Giorgos Naoum and Waldo Rubio (both muscle) and Marcus Rohdén (knee).