AEK Athens vs Levski prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, on August 26, 2026
In the Champions League qualification final on August 26, 2026, AEK Athens and Levski will play the second leg. The first match ended without goals or a winner.
AEK Athens vs Levski: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Athens club reaffirmed its status as one of the local giants by outperforming Olympiacos and PAOK to win the Super League. The new season just kicked off this past weekend, with Iraklis thrashed 4-0. Before that, there was only the Super Cup, where they unexpectedly lost to OFI on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
The Sofia club managed to break Ludogorets's years-long dominance, finally reclaiming the championship title. They have started the new campaign with a series of wins, showing no intention of giving up top spot. Spartak Varna was even demolished 6-0. In parallel, the Bulgarians overcame Borac Banja Luka and Universitatea Craiova in the Champions League (a win and a draw each), then narrowly defeated Kairat twice, both times 1-0.
In Bulgaria, neither side could determine a winner. Moreover, they couldn't score against each other, resulting in a goalless draw. Everything will be decided in the Greek capital on Wednesday.
Previous Matches: AEK Athens vs Levski
Despite being neighboring countries and well known, the clubs had never faced each other, not even in friendlies, before this current qualification.
Both sides understand what is at stake. Expect cautious football and a total of "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.79).
AEK Athens vs Levski: Key Stats and Trends
- AEK Athens have drawn twice in a row
- The club averages 1.78 goals scored and 0.63 goals conceded per game
- Levski have won five of their last seven official matches
- Levski averages three goals scored and 0.4 goals conceded per match
- 40% of Levski's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.4
AEK Athens vs Levski: Probable Starting Lineups
AEK Athens play with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Vutsov - Sentelies, Serafimov, Dimitrov, Aldair - Maicon Araujo dos Santos, Mubarak - Lobo, Bala, Oko-Flex - Reynaldo
Levski use a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Strakosha - Pilios, Relvas, Mukudi, Rota - Kairinen, Koita, Marin, Maier - Jovic, Zini
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