Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens Prediction: Match Preview and Analysis | Champions League 18-08-2026
Levski Sofia welcome AEK Athens on Tuesday, August 18, for the first leg of their Champions League qualifying playoff. The match begins at 19:00 local time at Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov in Sofia, with both clubs pursuing a place in the competition’s main draw. The hosts enter the fixture with significantly more competitive action behind them, having already completed three qualifying rounds and played four domestic league matches. AEK Athens, by contrast, only began their season last week with a 2-2 draw against OFI Crete before losing on post-match penalties. That difference in preparation adds another layer to a tie which the supplied win probabilities describe as extremely close: Levski have a 36% chance of victory, the draw stands at 27%, and AEK hold a narrow edge at 37%.