Levski Sofia will have the home field advantage for their first leg in the Champions League Play-Off round against AEK Athens on August 18.

Sofia Aiming to Maintain Winning Streak

Julio Velázquez’s Levski Sofia will have pressure on their shoulders as they aim to make the home edge count against AEK Athens on Tuesday. Levski bring reliable form into the clash, winning each of their previous four.

Most impressive has been their defensive record over that period, keeping clean sheets in all victories.

David Kusso has been influential recently, registering two goal involvements in his previous four starts. Mustapha Sangaré is the only player missing for Sofia this week.

Levski Sofia predicted lineup vs AEK Athens (4-2-3-1): Vutsov; Aldair, Dimitrov, Serafimov, Centelles; Moubarik, Trdin; Oko-Flex, Serginho, Bala; Reinaldo

AEK Showing Defensive Prowess in Recent Outings

Marko Nikolić’s AEK Athens will be hoping for a strong defensive display on the road this week, ahead of the return clash between the teams next week.

AEK have shown defensive reliability throughout the summer, and confidence would have been gained following back-to-back wins without conceding against Athens Kallithea and STVV.

Luka Jovic will be a key attacking output in the final third, having scored twice in his last three club appearances. Mijat Gacinovic remains out due to a knee injury, and he isn’t set to return until September.

AEK Athens predicted lineup vs Levski Sofia (4-4-2): Balamotis; Rota, Moukoudi, Relvas, Pilios; Kaloskamis, Marin, Karinen, Koita; Varga, Jovic

Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Under 3 Goals
  • Odds: 1.31 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: JDTQS
  • Correct score prediction: Levski Sofia 0-1 AEK Athens

Key stats:

  • AEK Athens have kept clean sheets in back-to-back games.
  • Levski Sofia have kept shutouts in their previous four fixtures.
  • Under 3 goals have been scored in each of Levski’s last three.

A cagey and low-scoring affair is expected in this first leg, ensuring that there is value in under 3 goals after claiming the 22Bet bonus of up to 122 $/€.

Levski and AEK have both been defensively reliable since returning to action, with the hosts keeping clean sheets in their last four and the visitors winning to nil in their previous two.

Each of Levski’s latest three fixtures has seen no more than two goals, and based on the stakes on the line this week, that trend of low-scoring affairs is expected to continue.

Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: AEK Athens to Win
  • Odds: 2.56 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: S246S

Despite Levski’s reliable run of form, the visitors could boast the better-quality players tailored to their counterattacking game plan on Tuesday.

AEK have won three of their previous four on the road, and they are unbeaten across that period. Former Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic’s recent form is incredibly strong after scoring in two of his previous three starts.

Verdict: Under 3 Goals (1.31) — Levski Sofia 0-1 AEK Athens