AEK Athens vs Celje Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 UEFA Conference League | Round of 16

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AEK Athens have all but sealed their spot in the last eight of the UEFA Europa Conference League as they now welcome Slovenian champions Celje to Greece.

Kick-off date/time: 19 March 2026 at 5:45 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – Paramount+

AEK Athens vs Celje prediction

The first-leg of this UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 tie saw AEK Athens hammer Celje by four goals to nil, courtesy of strikes from Barnabas Varga, Aboubakary Koita, Mijat Gacinovic and Harold Moukoudi at the Stadion Z’dezele.

Celje reached the quarter-finals of this tournament last season, losing to Fiorentina on penalties, and they were strong again this time around but have struggled since the departure of manager Albert Riera to Eintracht Frankfurt. Greek sides have a good history in this competition, too, with Olympiacos having won the tournament against Fiorentina a couple of years ago.

AEK will be seeking to replicate the Piraeus giants this season, and they are taking a step closer. They should cruise through with another comfortable victory here.

AEK Athens vs Celje tip: AEK Athens to win -1 handicap