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Partizan return to a raucous Humska needing to overturn last week’s 1-0 defeat in Cyprus. Igor Duljaj’s youthful side are unbeaten in eight at home in Europe and carry a hefty coefficient burden for Serbia. AEK Larnaca, who stunned Partizan with a late Rafa Lopes strike, require only a draw to bank the €380 k UEFA prize boost and a date with Rapid Wien in Q2. Ricardo Gomes leads the hunt for goals after his brace in Sunday’s SuperLiga opener; the visitors rely on veteran playmaker José Romo and a well-drilled mid-block.

Recent Form & Route

	Partizan	AEK Larnaca
1st-leg score	0-1 (away)	1-0 (home)
Domestic 2024/25	SuperLiga runners-up	Cypriot champions
Last 6 (all)	W 4 D 1 L 1 (11-4 GD)	W 3 D 2 L 1 (9-5 GD)
Key scorer	Ricardo Gomes — 4 in 3	Rafa Lopes — 3 in 4

Probable XIs

Partizan (4-2-3-1) Popović; Lutovac, Marković, Antić, Urošević; Šehović, Zdjelar; Baždar, Belić, Menig; R. Gomes.
Unavailable: none reported.

AEK Larnaca (4-3-3) Pyrgos; González, Milovanov, Tomović, Truyols; Pere Pons, Altman, Gueye; Faraj, Romo, Lopes.
Unavailable: none reported.

Tactical Keys

Flank overloads – Lutovac bombs on to combine with Menig, forcing AEK’s left-back Truyols into 1-v-2s; Larnaca counter with Faraj’s direct dribbles at Urošević.
Mid-block puzzle – The Cypriots allowed just 0.8 xG in the first leg; Partizan need Zdjelar’s line-breaking passes to unhinge the compact 4-5-1.
Set-piece gulf – Partizan average 6.3 corners at home in Europe; AEK conceded twice from corners in last season’s qualifiers.
Early swing – The Belgraders have scored inside 20 minutes in five of their last eight home ties; an early goal flips aggregate momentum.

Latest Odds*

1X2	Price	Implied %
Partizan	4/6	60
Draw	13/5	28
AEK Larnaca	4/1	20

Over 2.5 Goals 10/11 · BTTS Yes 10/11
*Best UK prices morning 17 July 2025.

Betting Tips

Partizan win & Over 1.5 Goals — 21/20 – Serbs have scored 2+ in five of last seven home European games.
Gomes Anytime — 5/6 – Portuguese forward on penalties, four goals in three competitive starts.
Both Teams to Score Yes — 10/11 – AEK have netted in nine straight away fixtures.
Over 9.5 Corners — 10/11 – Sides combine for 10.8 corners per 90 across domestic & European play.

Where to Have a Flutter 💷

Sportsbook	Welcome offer†	Match Boost
Fruity King Sports	100 % up to £100	Partizan −1 Handicap boosted to 2/1
Betrino	Bet £10 → £30 free bet	Gomes first goal 4/1
Monster Sports	100 % match to £100	Over 3.5 Goals lifted to 5/2
Spinzwin Sports	Bet £15 → £10 free bet	In-play odds-boost token drops at KO

†New UK customers, 18+. Gamble responsibly — begambleaware.org

Viewing Guide 📺

Live (UK): free stream on DAZN; Premier Sports coverage from 19:45 BST.
Weather: 27 °C, humid evening in Belgrade.
Attendance: ≈ 26 000 sell-out expected at Stadion Partizana.

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