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Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens FC Prediction, Tips & Odds

Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens FC

UEFA Champions LeaguePlay-offs
Levski Sofia
WWWWD
VS
National Stadium Vasil Levski, Sofia
AEK Athens FC
DWWLW
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.72
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.65 (implied 60.4%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 62.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.59). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (62.9% vs 60.4%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Levski Sofia to win against AEK Athens FC, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Levski Sofia has shown impressive form this season, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. This strong performance indicates a high level of confidence and effectiveness in their play, which could be crucial in a knockout stage like the Champions League play-offs. On the other hand, AEK Athens FC also comes into this match with solid form, having secured four wins and only one loss in their last five games. However, their recent defeat may raise some concerns about consistency, especially when facing a well-performing opponent like Levski Sofia. The ability to bounce back from setbacks will be vital for AEK Athens in this encounter. According to the model output, Levski Sofia has a win probability of approximately 60%, with a projected score of 2-1. A key market statistic to note is that the odds might reflect a tight contest, given AEK Athens's competitive form. One caveat to consider is that if AEK Athens can leverage their strong offensive capabilities, they could pose a significant threat to Levski Sofia's aspirations. The full methodology used for this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as it relies on an in-house model analyzing expected goals and actual results throughout 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
Levski Sofia Win40%2.91
Draw25%3.08
AEK Athens FC Win35%2.46
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8450.8%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6555.3%

Levski Sofia manage games at home, conceding just 0.48 goals per match. AEK Athens FC score 1.90 on the road.

Correct Score
Levski Sofia 1-1 AEK Athens FC
5.5418.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 18.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
Levski Sofia -0.5
2.6034%

Levski Sofia have been the stronger side, winning 67% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.54
18.2%
0-1
6.69
15.0%
1-0
7.43
13.6%
0-0
7.81
12.8%
1-2
8.65
11.7%
2-1
9.74
10.5%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 18.2% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Levski Sofia
-0.0
2.10
AEK Athens FC
+0.0
1.71
Levski Sofia
-0.3
2.43
AEK Athens FC
+0.3
2.13
Levski Sofia
-0.5
2.60
AEK Athens FC
+0.5
2.43
Levski Sofia
-1.5
6.50
AEK Athens FC
+1.5
5.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Levski Sofia 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

Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens FC
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.883.202.442.151.671.831.83
Marathonbet
3.003.052.432.211.641.851.83
Betfair
2.803.002.402.201.601.871.87
Pinnacle
3.103.182.462.271.65
SBO
2.672.942.302.131.66
William Hill
2.902.902.451.831.85
Bet365
2.753.102.452.201.651.911.80
1xBet
3.143.192.542.291.701.851.85
Unibet
2.803.152.602.021.671.761.91
888Sport
2.902.902.452.201.621.831.85
Betano
2.953.202.502.201.721.851.90
BetVictor
3.003.202.452.121.621.851.83

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
67.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
44.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
23.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XLevski Sofia or Draw
66%1.51
12Levski Sofia or AEK Athens FC
75%1.33
X2Draw or AEK Athens FC
60%1.37

Head to Head

No head-to-head data available.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Levski SofiaAEK Athens FC
1.9Goals p.g.1.9
0.48Goals conceded p.g.0.83
57%Clean sheets45%
67%Win rate55%
2.38Avg goals in match2.72
xG per game1.09
xGA per game0.27
Possession %49%
Shots on target / game3.8
Corners per game4.5
Levski Sofia
Recent Form

Levski Sofia have won 11 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Levski Sofia 2-0 and beat Levski Sofia 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 6D 1L from the last 21 games (67% 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
14
Win
67%
6
Draw
29%
1
Lost
5%
AEK Athens FC
Recent Form

AEK Athens FC have won 7 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include beat PEC Zwolle 2-3 and beat Groningen 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 9D 4L from the last 29 games (55% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AEK Athens FCAll competitions
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
26 Jul
PEC Zwolle
2-3
AEK Athens FC
Friendlies Clubs
18 Jul
Groningen
1-2
AEK Athens FC
Friendlies Clubs
16
Win
55%
9
Draw
31%
4
Lost
14%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Levski Sofia

No reported absences

AEK Athens FC

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.

High Probability
Under 2.5 Goals1.65 (55.3%)
Value Bets
Levski Sofia Win2.91 (40.4%)
Draw3.08 (25.1%)
AEK Athens FC Win2.46 (34.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.18 (44.7%)
Both Teams Score1.84 (50.8%)
BTTS No1.85 (49.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Levski Sofia average 1.9 goals per match at home; AEK Athens FC 1.9 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Levski Sofia have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 67% of their matches and averaging 1.9 goals per game. Levski Sofia player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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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.