Aris will face Asteras Tripolis on August 31st without their key defender, Veleth. The defender is unable to participate due to a recent illness. Coach Akis Mantzios is still evaluating the availability of other players for the match, including Suleymanov who is serving a suspension. Pavsits, Panagidis, Kyriazis, and Agorastos are also ruled out for the match. The starting lineup will consist of: Kouestas, Sindklev, Magio, Montoya, Fatore, Fridek, Brabec, Fabiano, Rose, Darida, Jean-Jules, Sifueentes, Montsu, Pardo, Manu Garcia, Sisto, Saverio, Zamora, Dianti, Moron, and Fetfatzidis.