Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens predictions, Aug 18, 2026

Aug 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

UEFA Champions League, on Tuesday,

Levski Sofia

AEK Athens

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In an exciting UEFA Champions League clash, Levski Sofia hosts AEK Athens on August 18, 2026. Both teams come into this match with strong recent form, setting the stage for a competitive encounter. Levski Sofia has triumphed in four of their last five matches, showcasing a formidable attack and solid defensive organization. Their ability to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities will be crucial against AEK Athens.

On the other side, AEK Athens has clinched victory in three of their last five outings, demonstrating resilience and tactical flexibility. Known for their counter-attacking prowess, they will look to exploit any weaknesses in Levski’s defensive line. The away team’s odds suggest they are favorites, indicating confidence in their form and strategy.

Bookmakers provide odds of 3.12 for a home victory and 2.12 for an away win, hinting at the tight nature of this matchup. According to model predictions, Levski has a 27.1% chance of winning, while AEK Athens holds a 43.8% probability for an away win, with a 31.2% chance of a draw. Given the tactical strengths and current performances of both sides, this matchup promises to be closely contested, with no outcome guaranteed.

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Levski
32.4%		 Draw
29.5%		 AEK
38.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 2.87 3.30 2.45
bet_at_home 2.97 3.3 2.51
betsson 3 3.3 2.5
MarathonBet 3.05 3.22 2.58
WilliamHill 2.9 3.1 2.45
Pinnacle 2.92 3.19 2.49
Best for US Customers 2.95 3.15 2.49

Latest Results

11.08.26 Kairat Almaty – Levski Sofia – 0:1
07.08.26 Levski Sofia – Lokomotiv Plovdiv – 2:0
04.08.26 Levski Sofia – Kairat Almaty – 1:0
01.08.26 Levski Sofia – Septemvri Sofia – 3:0
29.07.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Levski Sofia – 2:2		 12.08.26 AEK Athens – OFI Crete – 2:3 penalties
02.08.26 AEK Athens – Sint-Truidense VV – 3:0
29.07.26 AEK Athens – Samsunspor – 1:2
26.07.26 PEC Zwolle – AEK Athens – 2:3
18.07.26 FC Groningen – AEK Athens – 1:2

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Levski is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • AEK has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Levski may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • The teams have not played against each other recently.

    • Standings

    Draw

    1/8-finals

    1 Borac Banja Luka Levski Sofia 0 : 4, 1 : 1
    2 ML Vitebsk Univ. Craiova 0 : 1, 1 : 4
    3 Omonia Bye
    4 Kairat Almaty Sutjeska 2 : 0, 2 : 1
    8 Bye AEK Athens
    9 Celtic Bye
    16 Bye LASK
    17 Thun Bye
    18 Bye Din. Zagreb
    19 Klaksvik Bissen 2 : 1, 2 : 1
    20 Kauno Zalgiris Drita 3 : 2, 1 : 1
    24 Bye Viking
    25 Mjallby Bye
    26 Lincoln Red Imps Inter Escaldes 1 : 1, 3 : 1
    27 Flora Iberia 1999 2 : 2, 2 : 3
    28 Bye Slovan Bratislava
    29 Ararat-Armenia Riga FC 2 : 3, 2 : 0
    30 Floriana Shamrock Rovers 1 : 5, 2 : 0
    31 Petrocub Egnatia 1 : 6, 1 : 1
    32 Bye Celje
    33 Vikingur Reykjavik Gyor 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    34 Bye H. Beer Sheva
    35 Tre Fiori Larne 1 : 2, 0 : 1
    36 Bye Crvena zvezda
    37 Aarhus Bye
    38 Bye Lech Poznan
    39 Sabah Baku TNS 2 : 1, 2 : 0
    40 Vardar KuPS 3 : 2, 0 : 2
    41 Fenerbahce Bye
    42 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    43 Sturm Graz Bye
    44 Bye Hearts
    45 Sparta Prague Bye
    48 Bye Lyon
    49 Olympiacos Piraeus Bye
    52 Bye Nijmegen
    53 Royale Union SG Bye
    56 Bye Bodo/Glimt

    Quarter-finals

    1 Levski Sofia Univ. Craiova 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    2 Omonia Kairat Almaty 0 : 2, 1 : 0
    4 Bye AEK Athens
    5 Celtic Bye
    8 Bye LASK
    9 Thun Din. Zagreb 2 : 3, 1 : 1
    10 Klaksvik Kauno Zalgiris 0 : 1, 0 : 0
    12 Bye Viking
    13 Mjallby Lincoln Red Imps 0 : 0, 3 : 0
    14 Iberia 1999 Slovan Bratislava 1 : 1, 0 : 2
    15 Ararat-Armenia Shamrock Rovers 1 : 2, 2 : 0
    16 Egnatia Celje 2 : 3, 3 : 3
    17 Vikingur Reykjavik H. Beer Sheva 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    18 Larne Crvena zvezda 0 : 5, 0 : 4
    19 Aarhus Lech Poznan 5 : 1, 1 : 4
    20 Sabah Baku KuPS 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    21 Fenerbahce Gornik Zabrze 1 : 1, 1 : 0
    22 Sturm Graz Hearts 2 : 0, 4 : 0
    23 Sparta Prague Bye
    24 Bye Lyon
    25 Olympiacos Piraeus Bye
    26 Bye Nijmegen
    27 Royale Union SG Bye
    28 Bye Bodo/Glimt

    Semi-finals

    1 Levski Sofia Kairat Almaty 1 : 0, 1 : 0
    2 Bye AEK Athens
    3 Celtic Bye
    4 Bye LASK
    5 Din. Zagreb Kauno Zalgiris 2 : 1, 5 : 0
    6 Bye Viking
    7 Mjallby Slovan Bratislava 0 : 2, 1 : 2
    8 Ararat-Armenia Celje 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    9 H. Beer Sheva Crvena zvezda 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    10 Aarhus Sabah Baku 0 : 4, 2 : 1
    11 Fenerbahce Sturm Graz 1 : 0, 2 : 0
    12 Sparta Prague Lyon 0 : 3, 2 : 1
    13 Olympiacos Piraeus Nijmegen 1 : 2, 0 : 0
    14 Royale Union SG Bodo/Glimt 2 : 3, 3 : 3

    Final

    1 Levski Sofia AEK Athens
    2 Celtic LASK
    3 Din. Zagreb Viking
    4 Slovan Bratislava Celje
    5 H. Beer Sheva Sabah Baku
    6 Fenerbahce Lyon
    7 Nijmegen Bodo/Glimt

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