Aris Thessaloniki host AEL (AE Larissa) today in the Stoiximan Super League. Read our full match preview with kick-off details, latest team news, probable XIs, tactical keys, players to watch and a concise prediction.
Match details (quick facts)
Fixture: Aris Thessaloniki vs AEL (AE Larissa) — Stoiximan Super League
Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
Kick-off: 17:30 UTC (local kick-off times may vary).
Venue: Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium, Thessaloniki. Sofascore
This is a classic Super League clash where mid-table pride meets the fight for stability — Aris want to use home advantage to push up the table, while AEL will travel determined to take points and ease relegation pressure.
Latest team news & injury updates
Aris: The Thessaloniki side have had a mixed run of results and are managing several unavailable players across the squad this season. Recent squad reports list a handful of injury absences that could affect manager selection and rotations — defenders and midfielders have been the most commonly reported issues in recent matchday squads. Separately, last summer winger Carles Pérez was reported to have missed matches after an off-field injury incident; that situation affected his availability earlier in the season. Managers will likely wait for late fitness checks before naming a final XI. FotMob+1
AEL (AE Larissa): The visitors have also carried selection concerns into recent fixtures, with some players listed as doubtful or out in the club’s injury lists. AEL’s most recent league matches show a team trying to squeeze points from tight encounters; fitness and suspension status for a couple of their regular starters will shape whether the manager sets up defensively to absorb pressure or tries a more open, counter-attacking approach. FotMob
Note: official starting line-ups are usually posted an hour before kick-off on club channels and live score services — check those for confirmed XIs.
Probable XIs (informed guess)
Managers often tweak formations depending on late injuries but here’s a likely look based on recent selections and squad depth:
Aris (probable): goalkeeper; back four (two full-backs and two centre-backs); a compact midfield two/three depending on selection; two wingers supplying a central striker. Expect emphasis on width and crossing from the home side.
AEL (probable): goalkeeper; tight defensive block with wing support; one or two central midfielders; reliance on a target striker to hold up play and bring in late-arriving midfielders.
Because both teams have had midweek fixtures or recent matches, managers could rotate tired legs — check live team sheets for final confirmation. Sofascore+1
Tactical keys — how the game will be decided
Control the wide areas: Aris traditionally look to exploit the flanks at Vikelidis — their wingers and full-backs often combine to deliver crosses into the box. If AEL can force Aris into central channels or neutralise the crosses, they reduce Aris’s main source of goals. Sofascore
Second balls & set-pieces: Matches between these sides have shown that dead-ball situations and the scramble after initial headers are decisive. Both teams should prepare specific set-piece routines and zonal/man-marking plans. FcTables
Midfield transitions: AEL will likely try to win quick counters behind Aris’s advanced full-backs. Whoever controls quick transitions (midfielders reading passes, covering lanes, and intercepting) will create the few clear chances this fixture typically produces. FotMob
Form guide & head-to-head
Aris and AEL have produced tight contests historically; head-to-head records show a mix of Aris wins, AEL wins and several draws — recent meetings average around two goals per game, indicating competitive but not runaway scorelines. Aris usually have the edge at home, but AEL have proven stubborn on their day, making this one hard to call from form alone. FcTables+1
Players to watch
Aris key forward(s): Expect the home side’s main striker to be their focal point from crosses and through-balls — he’ll be marked tightly and targeted by long diagonal passes. Sofascore
AEL playmaker / striker: AEL’s danger comes from quick interchanges and clinical finishing; keep an eye on their number-9 and the midfielder who supplies through balls from the half-spaces. FotMob
Specific names depend on the final teams, but these roles typically decide the outcome.
Prediction
Given Aris’s home advantage at Kleanthis Vikelidis and AEL’s resilience away from home, expect a tight, tactical contest. A realistic scoreline is 1–1 or a narrow 2–1 win for Aris if the home side’s wide players and full-backs dominate the wings. Expect the decisive moment to come from a set-piece, counter-attack or a late substitution. FcTables+1
Where to follow live
For confirmed line-ups, live score updates and minute-by-minute action check SofaScore, Flashscore, FotMob or the official club channels — they publish the official teams about an hour before kick-off and carry full match stats.
