AEK Athens vs Shamrock Rovers prediction and betting tips Nov 6, 2025

By Kate Richardson | Published: 5 November, 2025

AEK Athens will host Shamrock Rovers on November 6 at the OPAP Arena in the UEFA Conference League match. The Greek side will look to extend their strong home form, while the Rovers, fresh from becoming the Irish champions, arrive desperate to turn things around after two European losses in a row. Both teams will be eager to improve their positions in the league phase table, making this an important encounter.

At MightyTips, we analyse the form, review key stats, and share our expert betting predictions for this matchup.

Bookmakers see AEK as the heavy favourites at 1.14, with a draw priced at 7.50 and a Shamrock Rovers victory seen as a long shot at 17.00.

AEK Athens are enjoying a strong run, having lost just once in eight Europa Conference League matches this season. In the league phase, the 13-time Greek champions have picked up three points out of the possible six so far. Their attacking output has been particularly strong, with 16 goals scored in Europe and 30 goals overall across all competitions this season.

Manager Marko Nikolić has shaped a balanced side capable of quick, incisive play in transition. Derek Kutesa leads the scoring charts with four goals in Europe, while midfielder Orbelín Pineda has registered three assists so far. Defensively, AEK remain solid, conceding only seven goals in Europe and 15 in total this season. Injuries remain a concern, though, as Niclas Eliasson is sidelined with a muscle problem, while Alexander Callens continues to recover from a heart problem. Still, squad depth has allowed smooth rotations that don't really affect the game flow.

🇬🇷 AEK Athens matched their biggest European win against Aberdeen 🥵#UECL | @AEK_FC_OFFICIAL pic.twitter.com/SfbyM6hxJo

— UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) October 24, 2025

Shamrock Rovers, who became Irish champions last week thanks to a 1-0 win over Galway United, have a mixed European season so far. They have played eight games in the UEFA Europa Conference League, picking up three wins and two draws with three defeats. Two of those setbacks came in the league phase, as the Irishmen are yet to pick up a point.

The team looks organised and sharp in possession, but often struggles to maintain control for long stretches. There are encouraging signs going forward, though. Shamrock Rovers have managed to score 11 goals in Europe. It shows that they can create chances even when results don't fully reflect their effort. Rory Gaffney and Daniel Mandroiu continue to shoulder most of the attacking responsibility, having scored three goals each. However, the latter is doubtful for the game against AEK, along with Aaron Greene and Joshua Honohan.

Defensively, Shamrock have conceded eight goals in eight European games, averaging one per match. While resilience remains a strength, they will need to show greater composure and discipline to challenge AEK in this difficult away fixture. One last thing to note: the Rovers will play Cork City in the final of the national Cup on Sunday, dreaming of a domestic double. Still, we doubt that Stephen Bradley will rest any of his leaders in Athens.

The moment.#Champions2025 🏆 pic.twitter.com/IqQDHgXiwa

— Shamrock Rovers FC (@ShamrockRovers) November 2, 2025

AEK Athens are expected to dominate proceedings at the OPAP Arena, but Shamrock Rovers could still find moments to threaten on the counter. The Greek side's attack has been firing, averaging two goals per game in Europe, yet their aggressive style often leaves spaces at the back. Rovers have shown enough creativity to capitalise on such gaps despite their poor away form.

AEK remain strong favourites, but MightyTips experts suggest betting on Both teams to score at 2.37.

For those exploring alternative markets, Derek Kutesa to score anytime at 2.87 offers solid value given his recent form, while AEK Athens -2.0 goals at 1.82 appeals to bettors expecting a convincing home win.

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