Real Madrid has now won six consecutive matches across all competitions, including three straight victories to begin its Champions League campaign. The Spanish giants will look to extend both streaks on Wednesday when they visit AEK Athens in Greece.
Real Madrid enters the fourth round of League Phase fixtures with nine points from three matches, having defeated Inter Milan (2-1), Roma (4-3) and RB Leipzig (4-1). The club has also been getting the job done domestically in La Liga, following a 2-1 victory over Barcelona with a 3-0 win against Racing Santander on Sunday.
AEK Athens, meanwhile, has struggled since opening its European campaign with a 1-0 victory over LASK. The Greek club lost its next two Champions League matches against Shakhtar Donetsk (3-1) and Manchester City (5-1) and has dropped four of its last five games across all competitions.
The two clubs haven’t faced each other in over two decades. Their last encounters came during the 2002-03 Champions League group stage, when they played to a 3-3 draw in Athens before finishing 2-2 in Madrid.
Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET at OPAP Arena, with the match streaming on Paramount+.
AEK Athens vs. Real Madrid Odds Today
Real Madrid is a substantial favorite on the three-way moneyline:
- Real Madrid (-500)
- Draw (+600)
- AEK Athens (+1100)
Best Bet for AEK Athens vs. Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe 2+ Goals (+165): There’s little doubt about who is expected to lead Real Madrid’s attack on Wednesday. Mbappe is priced at -260 to score an anytime goal, but that’s a little too expensive for my liking.
Instead of laying that price for one goal, I’m taking a shot on the French superstar scoring at least twice at +165.
Mbappe has already shown what he’s capable of against Greek opposition. He scored all four goals in Madrid’s 4-3 victory over Olympiacos in last season’s Champions League fixture, including three in the opening 22 minutes.
With Madrid listed at -500 to win Wednesday’s match, there’s reason to believe the visitors could put up another big number. AEK has had difficulty containing top-level competition, and Mbappe should have plenty of chances to make his mark.
Real Madrid should be able to name the score in this one, and I’m looking for its superstar to capitalize on a favorable matchup.
Best Bet: Kylian Mbappe 2+ Goals (+165)
AEK Athens vs. Real Madrid Betting Splits
The betting action at Hard Rock Bet has been extremely one-sided:
- Real Madrid: 80% of the tickets, 98% of the handle
- AEK Athens: 15% of the bets, 1% of the money
- Draw: 5% of the wagers, 1% of the handle
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props
Mbappe is the center of attention when it comes to player prop markets at Hard Rock Bet, appearing in three of the five most popular selections for Wednesday’s match:
- Kylian Mbappe – Anytime Goalscorer
- Kylian Mbappe – Over 1.5 Shots on Target
- Kylian Mbappe – First Goalscorer
- Vinicius Junior – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
- Jude Bellingham – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
AEK Athens vs. Real Madrid Match Info
- đź“Ť Location: OPAP Arena, Athens, Greece
- đź“… Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- đź•’ Start Time: 12:45 p.m. ET
- đź“ş Where to Watch: Paramount+
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