AEK Athens essentially killed this tie in the first leg with a dominant 4-0 victory in Slovenia. The Greek side is in peak form, chasing a domestic title and looking like one of the favorites for the Conference League trophy.

They score an average of over two goals per game at the OPAP Arena and have one of the stingiest defenses in Greece.

For NK Celje, this is a daunting trip. They have struggled since the departure of their former manager, and their defensive metrics have slipped significantly, conceding nearly 1.5 goals per game on average.

Even with a massive lead, AEK Athens rarely takes their foot off the gas at home. The tactical setup for the Greeks is built on high intensity and constant pressure.

Celje is unmotivated and likely to rotate their squad to focus on their domestic league. Statistical trends show that AEK has won five of their last six matches, and they have the depth to dominate even if they rest a few key players.

It’s hard to see the visitors keeping the scoreline respectable given the current gulf in confidence between the two camps