Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(10) 10 Goals 2 (6)
(5) 4 Assists 2 (5)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.4 (6.3)
25.7 Average Age 28.5
180.3 Average Height (cm) 180
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 1.1 (1.2)
(47%) 43% Aerial Duel Success 34% (39%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(0.8) 1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Europa League Grp. B.

Missing Players

Brighton
AEK Athens
Player Reason Status Rating
Julio Enciso Out N/A
Jakub Moder Out N/A
Pervis Estupiñán Doubtful 6.07
Solly March Doubtful 6.46
Player Reason Status Rating
Rodolfo Pizarro Out 6.06
Paolo Fernandes Out N/A
Mijat Gacinovic Out 6.07
Levi García Out 6.66
Domagoj Vida Doubtful 6.44

Team News

Brighton
AEK Athens
  • Roberto De Zerbi could shuffle his pack here after the impressive win at Old Trafford on Saturday.
  • Evan Ferguson returned at the weekend - coming off the bench in the 85th minute - and could start here.
  • Ansu Fati could be in line for his first Brighton start.
  • The likes of James Milner and Billy Gilmour could also come back in, while Tariq Lamptey, who impressed at left-back against Manchester United, should keep his place.
  • The visitors will be without a handful of players as Rodolfo Pizarro, Paolo Fernandes, Mijat Gacinovic and Levi Garcia look set to miss the opening Group B clash.
  • Defender Domagoj Vida came off at half-time of Sunday's home draw with Olympiacos and will have to be assessed before playing a part.

Prediction

  • Brighton's scintillating start to the Premier League season continued at Old Trafford on Sunday, where they ran out comfortable 3-1 winners.
  • Roberto De Zerbi's side now venture into Europe for the first time ever, after securing a sixth-placed finish last season.
  • Thursday's visitors currently sit sixth in the Greek Super League, with two wins and a draw from the three matches they have played at this stage.
  • AEK were beaten in the final stages of Champions League qualification by Royal Antwerp and now take up a spot in the Europa League.
  • Brighton should seal a first ever European victory here.
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