Manchester City - AEK Athens FC
Match preview
Manchester City take on AEK Athens FC in UEFA Champions League at Etihad Stadium on 8 September 2026.
The most recent match for Manchester City was a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace, after a 2-1 win over Bournemouth before that.
The most recent match for AEK Athens FC was a 4-0 win over Levski Sofia, after a 4-0 win over Iraklis 1908 before that.
Our algorithm predicts Manchester City to win, with a probability of 41%. The full split: Manchester City 41%, draw 25%, AEK Athens FC 34%.
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Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Manchester City — Formation: 4-2-3-1
AEK Athens FC — Formation: 4-4-2 
Manchester City — Formation: 4-2-3-1
AEK Athens FC — Formation: 4-4-2