AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia Prediction | UEFA Champions League | 26/08
The encounter between AEK Athens and Levski Sofia is set to kick off at 20:00 on Wednesday, 26/08, at OPAP Arena.
This UEFA Champions League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Over 3.5 Goals
Why we predict over 3.5 Goals
Our betting pick is Over 3.5 Goals for the AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia contest.
This game promises end-to-end action, with both teams expected to push forward and create plenty of opportunities. A high-scoring affair featuring at least four goals looks realistic.
Key Betting Insights
AEK Athens
Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of AEK Athens's last 5 matches
Levski Sofia
Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Won 4 of their last 5 matches
Over 3.5 Goals: 11/4
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AEK Athens Preview
AEK Athens is coming to the clash with Levski Sofia with the current statistics in the UEFA Champions League:
Matches played: 1
Wins: 0
Draws: 1
Losses: 0
Goals Scored: 0 (Avg. 0)
Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)
When having a broader look at AEK Athens's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 49
Wins: 30
Draws: 14
Losses: 5
Goals Scored: 87 (Avg. 1.78)
Goals Conceded: 37 (Avg. 0.76)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
AEK Athens
Goals Scored:91
Goals Conceded:37
Average Goals Scored:1.82
Average Goals Conceded:0.74
Wins:31
Goal Difference:54
Date
Game
Result
22/08
AEK Athens
4 - 0
Iraklis
W
18/08
Levski Sofia
0 - 0
AEK Athens
D
17/05
AEK Athens
1 - 1
Olympiakos Piraeus
D
13/05
PAOK
1 - 1
AEK Athens
D
10/05
AEK Athens
2 - 1
Panathinaikos
W
AEK Athens to win the match: 1/2
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Levski Sofia Preview
On the other hand, Levski Sofia comes into this fixture with the following statistics in UEFA Champions League:
Matches played: 7
Wins: 4
Draws: 3
Losses: 0
Goals Scored: 10 (Avg. 1.43)
Goals Conceded: 3 (Avg. 0.43)
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 55
Wins: 35
Draws: 12
Losses: 8
Goals Scored: 95 (Avg. 1.73)
Goals Conceded: 38 (Avg. 0.69)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Levski Sofia
Goals Scored:101
Goals Conceded:38
Average Goals Scored:1.8
Average Goals Conceded:0.68
Wins:36
Goal Difference:63
Date
Game
Result
22/08
Levski Sofia
6 - 0
Spartak Varna
W
18/08
Levski Sofia
0 - 0
AEK Athens
D
11/08
Kairat
0 - 1
Levski Sofia
W
07/08
Levski Sofia
2 - 0
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
W
04/08
Levski Sofia
1 - 0
Kairat
W
Levski Sofia to win the match: 6/1
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Statistical Insights for AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics
Team Form
AEK Athens
Europe - UEFA Champions League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
D
D
W
1.8
Home
W
D
W
W
W
2.6
Away
D
D
D
L
W
1.2
Levski Sofia
Europe - UEFA Champions League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
W
W
W
2.6
Home
W
D
W
W
W
2.6
Away
W
D
W
D
D
1.8
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Home Win
4/9
68.97%
Draw
11/4
26.32%
Away Win
6/1
14.29%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
AEK Athens
8
last 5 matches
Levski Sofia
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Levski Sofia scored +25% more goals than AEK Athens in the last 5 matches.
AEK Athens and Levski Sofia goals scored count, last 5 matches
Iraklis
4
Levski Sofia
0
Olympiakos Piraeus
1
PAOK
1
Panathinaikos
2
6
Spartak Varna
0
AEK Athens
1
Kairat
2
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1
Kairat
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
AEK Athens
3
last 5 matches
Levski Sofia
0
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
AEK Athens conceded 100% more goals than Levski Sofia in the last 5 matches.
AEK Athens and Levski Sofia goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Iraklis
0
Levski Sofia
0
Olympiakos Piraeus
1
PAOK
1
Panathinaikos
1
0
Spartak Varna
0
AEK Athens
0
Kairat
0
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
0
Kairat
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Key metrics
Corners
AEK Athens
24
last 5 matches
Levski Sofia
25
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Levski Sofia received +4% more corners than AEK Athens in the last 5 matches.
AEK Athens and Levski Sofia corners count, last 5 matches
Iraklis
5
Levski Sofia
2
Olympiakos Piraeus
4
PAOK
5
Panathinaikos
8
7
Spartak Varna
1
AEK Athens
4
Kairat
6
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
7
Kairat
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Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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