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AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia Prediction, Tips & Odds

AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia

UEFA Champions LeaguePlay-offs
AEK Athens FC
WDDWW
VS
Allwyn Arena, Athens
Levski Sofia
WWWWD
★ OUR PICK
AEK Athens FC to Win
Solid home form and superior underlying numbers over Levski Sofia make AEK Athens FC the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.59
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.51 (implied 66.1%) for AEK Athens FC to Win. Our experts calculate a 68.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.46). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (68.6% vs 66.1%), driven by AEK Athens FC's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours AEK Athens FC to win against Levski Sofia, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. AEK Athens has shown a solid performance this season, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. Their recent form indicates resilience, particularly in bouncing back after setbacks. This competitive edge will be crucial as they face a strong opponent. Levski Sofia, on the other hand, arrives with an impressive run of form, having won four consecutive matches and drawn one in their last five outings. This unbeaten streak reflects their capability to perform under pressure. However, they will need to contend with the challenge posed by AEK Athens, who have the home advantage in this playoff encounter. The model output indicates a win probability of approximately 60% for AEK Athens, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market to watch is the odds on AEK Athens winning by a single goal. A potential caveat for AEK Athens could be the pressure of playing at home, which may lead to heightened expectations and performance anxiety. The full method used for this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
AEK Athens FC Win55%1.51
Draw21%3.90
Levski Sofia Win24%6.20
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.6453.1%

AEK Athens FC have kept a clean sheet in 48% of matches. Levski Sofia average 1.9 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.7353.8%

AEK Athens FC manage games at home, conceding just 0.77 goals per match. Levski Sofia score 1.95 on the road.

Correct Score
AEK Athens FC 1-0 Levski Sofia
5.2019.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 19.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
AEK Athens FC -0.5
1.5149%

AEK Athens FC have been the stronger side, winning 55% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
5.20
19.3%
2-0
5.97
16.9%
1-1
6.92
14.6%
2-1
7.60
13.3%
0-0
8.45
11.9%
3-0
9.58
10.5%

Our model projects a 1-0 AEK Athens FC win as the most likely scoreline at 19.3% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature AEK Athens FC clean sheets, in line with their 48% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
AEK Athens FC
-0.0
1.15
Levski Sofia
+0.0
4.64
AEK Athens FC
-0.5
1.51
Levski Sofia
+0.5
5.85
AEK Athens FC
-1.5
2.63
Levski Sofia
+1.5
12.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. AEK Athens FC are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.533.856.402.001.772.051.67
Marathonbet
1.523.946.252.071.732.101.64
Betfair
1.473.806.002.051.75
Pinnacle
1.534.046.182.081.74
SBO
1.433.595.802.111.68
William Hill
1.503.806.002.101.67
Bet365
1.503.706.002.101.702.251.57
1xBet
1.594.126.532.141.792.101.66
Unibet
1.504.106.402.021.682.121.61
888Sport
1.503.806.002.001.732.101.67
Betano
1.554.006.302.121.752.151.65
Superbet
1.544.106.302.121.732.221.64
BetVictor
1.503.906.502.011.692.151.62

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
69.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
46.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
25.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAEK Athens FC or Draw
76%1.11
12AEK Athens FC or Levski Sofia
79%1.22
X2Draw or Levski Sofia
45%2.41

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 AEK Athens FC1 Draw0 Levski Sofia
18 Aug
Levski Sofia
0-0
AEK Athens FC
UEFA Champions League

The head-to-head record between AEK Athens FC and Levski Sofia stands at 0 wins for AEK Athens FC, 1 draw, and 0 wins for Levski Sofia. Their only encounter ended in a goalless draw, indicating a tightly contested match with no goals scored. This suggests a defensive battle, with neither side able to convert their chances into goals. As it is the only match between these teams, there is no indication of a dominant side, and both clubs have yet to secure a victory against each other in this matchup.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
AEK Athens FCLevski Sofia
1.9Goals p.g.1.95
0.77Goals conceded p.g.0.5
48%Clean sheets55%
55%Win rate65%
2.68Avg goals in match2.45
1.46xG per game
-0.22xGA per game
49%Possession %44%
4.0Shots on target / game2.0
4.2Corners per game4.0
AEK Athens FC
Recent Form

AEK Athens FC have won 10 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Iraklis 1908 4-0 and drew with OFI 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 17W 10D 4L from the last 31 games (55% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AEK Athens FCAll competitions
22 Aug
AEK Athens FC
4-0
Iraklis 1908
Super League 1
18 Aug
Levski Sofia
0-0
AEK Athens FC
UEFA Champions League
12 Aug
AEK Athens FC
2-2
OFI
Super Cup
08 Aug
AEK Athens FC
4-0
Kallithea
Friendlies Clubs
02 Aug
AEK Athens FC
3-0
St. Truiden
Friendlies Clubs
29 Jul
AEK Athens FC
1-2
Samsunspor
Friendlies Clubs
17
Win
55%
10
Draw
32%
4
Lost
13%
Levski Sofia
Recent Form

Levski Sofia have won 3 of their last 8 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 0. Their recent away fixtures include beat Levski Sofia 0-1 and drew with Universitatea Craiova 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 6D 1L from the last 20 games (65% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Levski SofiaAll competitions
11 Aug
Kairat Almaty
0-1
Levski Sofia
UEFA Champions League
07 Aug
Levski Sofia
2-0
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
First League
04 Aug
Levski Sofia
1-0
Kairat Almaty
UEFA Champions League
01 Aug
Levski Sofia
3-0
Septemvri Sofia
First League
29 Jul
Universitatea Craiova
2-2
Levski Sofia
UEFA Champions League
25 Jul
Lokomotiv Sofia
1-2
Levski Sofia
First League
13
Win
65%
6
Draw
30%
1
Lost
5%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

AEK Athens FC

No reported absences

Levski Sofia

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
AEK Athens FC Win1.51 (54.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.07 (46.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.73 (53.8%)
Both Teams Score2.13 (46.9%)
BTTS No1.64 (53.1%)
Speculative
Draw3.90 (21.3%)
Levski Sofia Win6.20 (23.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

AEK Athens FC have averaged 4.2 corners per match at home; Levski Sofia 4.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.1 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

AEK Athens FC have generated 1.46 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 55% of them. They put 4.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. AEK Athens FC player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
AEK Athens FC to Win

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.