AEK Athens FC vs Olympiacos Piraeus: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As AEK prepare to host Olympiakos on May 17, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this GREECE: Super League, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

AEK, currently 1st in the standings with 70 points from 30 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 40 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Olympiakos, sitting 3rd with 62 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 31 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between AEK and Olympiakos have favored Olympiakos, with Olympiakos claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Over the past few seasons, Olympiakos have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Panathinaikos, AEK recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Strakosha, Pilios, Relvas, Moukoudi, Rota, Pereyra, Marin, Pineda, Koita, Jovic, Varga. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Olympiakos's last outing came against PAOK, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Tzolakis, Onyemaechi, Pirola, Retsos, Costinha, Garcia, Hezze, Podence, Chiquinho, Rodinei, El Kaabi. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, AEK are expected to maintain their unknown structure, AEK and Olympiakos are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: AEK's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Olympiakos's games average 1.7 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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