AEK lineup
AEK coach Marco Nikolic selected goalkeeper Strakosha behind a back four of Rota, Moukoudi, Retsos and Pilios. Vitalis and Marin operate in central midfield. Mayer and Gacinovic provide width, while Jovic and Varga lead the attack.
The bench includes Brignoli, Gjorgjiev, Vida, Lykogiannis, Kairinen, Araujo, Kaloskamis, Mandalos, Joao Mario, Zoubkov, Koita and Zini.
Aris lineup
Aris coach Bosco Sutalo makes his debut in the starting XI as central defender, replacing Fabiano who is not fully fit. The team lines up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Velios in goal. Fadiga and Richards occupy the full-back positions, while Sutalo partners Jensen in central defence. Bashiru and Racic form the midfield pivot. Gare plays on the right, Giannoulis on the left, and Garcia supports striker Kantevere.
Aris substitutes are Dioudis, Maicic, Petrakis, Tiam, Voriazidis, Bousaid, Hongla, Mir, Kouame, Palacios, Moron and Charoupas.
Match context
AEK aim to return to winning ways after dropping points against Kifisia. Aris travel to Athens looking for a positive result in the early evening kick-off.
