Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens Prediction | UEFA Champions League | 18/08

The encounter between Levski Sofia and AEK Athens is set to kick off at 20:00 on Tuesday, 18/08, at Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov.

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.

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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.

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1st Half Levski Sofia Win

Why we predict Levski Sofia to win the first half

Our betting tip is Levski Sofia to win the first half.

We expect Levski Sofia to start strongly, using home advantage to control the early stages. Their attacking intent could see them take a lead into the break.

Key Betting Insights

Levski Sofia

• Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

AEK Athens

• Scored 7 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

1st Half Levski Sofia Win: 11/4

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	2/1	2/1	5/4	7/5	8/15
	9/4	15/8	5/4	7/5	4/7
	11/5	2/1	5/4	23/20	8/13
	9/4	2/1	11/8	7/5	4/9

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Levski Sofia Preview

Levski Sofia is coming to the clash with AEK Athens with the current statistics in the UEFA Champions League:

• Matches played: 6

• Wins: 4

• Draws: 2

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 10 (Avg. 1.67)

• Goals Conceded: 3 (Avg. 0.5)

When having a broader look at Levski Sofia's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 53

• Wins: 34

• Draws: 11

• Losses: 8

• Goals Scored: 94 (Avg. 1.77)

• Goals Conceded: 38 (Avg. 0.72)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Levski Sofia

Goals Scored: 95

Goals Conceded: 38

Average Goals Scored: 1.76

Average Goals Conceded: 0.7

Wins: 35

Goal Difference: 57

Date	Game	Result
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
01/08	Levski Sofia 3 - 0 Septemvri Sofia	W

Levski Sofia to win the match: 9/4

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AEK Athens Preview

On the other hand, AEK Athens is yet to play a match in the UEFA Champions League, making this their first appearance in the competition.

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 48

• Wins: 30

• Draws: 13

• Losses: 5

• Goals Scored: 87 (Avg. 1.81)

• Goals Conceded: 37 (Avg. 0.77)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

AEK Athens

Goals Scored: 87

Goals Conceded: 37

Average Goals Scored: 1.81

Average Goals Conceded: 0.77

Wins: 30

Goal Difference: 50

Date	Game	Result
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
03/05	Panathinaikos 0 - 0 AEK Athens	D

AEK Athens to win the match: 11/8

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Statistical Insights for Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens

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

Levski Sofia

Europe - UEFA Champions League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W W D	2.6
Home	W W W W W	3
Away	W D W D D	1.8

AEK Athens

Europe - UEFA Champions League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D D D W D	1.4
Home	D W W W W	2.6
Away	D D L W D	1.2

Home Win

9/4

30.3%

Draw

2/1

33.9%

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Away Win

5/4

43.48%

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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

Levski Sofia

9

last 5 matches

AEK Athens

4

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Levski Sofia scored +125% more goals than AEK Athens in the last 5 matches.

Levski Sofia and AEK Athens goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Kairat

1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

2

Kairat

1

Septemvri Sofia

3

CS U Craiova

2

0

Levski Sofia

1

Olympiakos Piraeus

1

PAOK

2

Panathinaikos

0

Panathinaikos

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Levski Sofia

2

last 5 matches

AEK Athens

3

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

AEK Athens conceded +50% more goals than Levski Sofia in the last 5 matches.

Levski Sofia and AEK Athens goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Kairat

0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0

Kairat

0

Septemvri Sofia

0

CS U Craiova

2

0

Levski Sofia

1

Olympiakos Piraeus

1

PAOK

1

Panathinaikos

0

Panathinaikos

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