AEK Athens and Levski Sofia play their second leg of the Champions League playoff round in Greece on August 26 following a 0-0 draw last week.

AEK Athens Have Crucial Home Advantage For Return Leg

Marko Nikolić’s AEK Athens will have the important home field advantage for the second leg against Levski Sofia on Wednesday following a goalless draw in the first clash between the clubs last week.

Kitrinómavri have been in reliable recent form, winning three of their previous four fixtures, scoring eleven goals overall. Defensive strength has been a key trait, as they have kept clean sheets in their recent four.

Luka Jović will be the key man in the final third after scoring three in his last three starts. Zois Karagyris is the only player missing due to injury.

AEK Athens predicted lineup vs Levski Sofia (4-4-2): Strakosha; Rota, Moukoudi, Relvas, Pilios; Zubkov, Vitalis, Marin, Gacinovic; Jovic, Varga

Attacking Strengths Key to Levski Sofia’s Chances

Julio Velázquez’s Levski Sofia missed a golden opportunity to take a lead into this second leg following their 0-0 home draw against AEK Athens last week.

Sinite bring excellent recent form into this second leg, having avoided defeat in their previous eight. Offensive quality has been a key strength to their game, with nine goals scored in their last four fixtures.

Armstrong Okoflex has been a standout performer so far this season, registering three goal involvements in his previous two. Juan Perea is the only player missing due to injury.

Levski Sofia predicted lineup vs AEK Athens (4-2-3-1): Vutsov; Santos, Train, Makoun, Centelles; Serginho, Mitkov; Kusso, Soula, Oko-Flex; Stoyanchov

AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia Prediction

  • Safe Tip: AEK Athens
  • Odds: 1.545 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 9NNK2
  • Correct score prediction: AEK Athens 3-1 Levski Sofia

Key stats:

  • AEK Athens have recorded wins in three of their previous four.
  • The Greek team have thrived offensively, scoring eight goals in their last three.
  • Levski Sofia failed to win in eight of their 18 away matches last season.

AEK Athens will be primed to book their spot in the Champions League group stage after avoiding defeat in the away tie last week. The Greek club have been in electric recent form, winning three of their previous four. Over the same period, they have shown excellent attacking intent, netting eleven goals over that period.

Levski Sofia’s away record would be a notable concern against higher-quality opposition, especially after they failed to win in eight of their 18 on the road in 2025-26.

AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
  • Odds: 2.008 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: V67K2

There is value in a high-scoring encounter in the Champions League on Wednesday. AEK Athens have scored at least three goals in three of their last four fixtures, which includes back-to-back 4-0 wins in their previous two home encounters.

Levski Sofia’s fixtures are typically high-scoring affairs, averaging 2.67 goals overall and 2.5 in away matches.

Verdict: AEK Athens (1.545) — AEK Athens 3-1 Levski Sofia