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AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia: Head-to-Head Stats Before Match

AEK Athens FC host Levski Sofia at Allwyn Arena in Athens on 26 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. With a place in the group stage at stake, this second-leg clash comes after a tight first meeting in Sofia, making every detail in the AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia stats highly relevant for assessing the balance of power.

The tie is finely poised following a goalless draw in the first leg of this Play-offs round. AEK Athens FC now return to Athens knowing that home advantage could be decisive, while Levski Sofia arrive unbeaten in the competition this season and looking to complete the job on the road. Within this context, the AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia stats underline a contest between a side still searching for its first win in this Champions League campaign and an opponent yet to taste defeat.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that these sides have met once in UEFA Champions League competition heading into this second leg.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • AEK Athens FC wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Levski Sofia wins: 0

AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia Timeline & Historical Context

The AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia timeline in UEFA Champions League action currently consists of a single, finely balanced encounter. On 18 August 2026, the two clubs met at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia in the first leg of this Play-offs tie. In that match, Levski Sofia were the home side and AEK Athens FC the visitors, with the game ending 0-0 in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs round.

That opening leg in Sofia was tight and cagey, with the half-time score also 0-0 and no breakthrough across the full 90 minutes. The result leaves the overall contest completely open ahead of the return match in Athens. From a historical perspective, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but even this limited sample shows a matchup where defensive organisation and risk management have so far taken precedence over attacking expansiveness.

With only one match in the AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia timeline so far, the narrative is defined by that stalemate in Bulgaria. Both sides now have a clear reference point for what to expect tactically and physically, and the second leg will either confirm the balance suggested by the first meeting or create an immediate shift in the historical pattern between the clubs.

AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia stats from direct meetings remain minimal but still offer a clear numerical snapshot of the matchup so far.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: AEK Athens FC 0 - 0 Levski Sofia
  • Average Goals per Match: AEK Athens FC 0.00 vs Levski Sofia 0.00

AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 18 August 2026: Levski Sofia 0-0 AEK Athens FC (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Champions League Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 AEK Athens FC Matches Results and Stats

For AEK Athens FC, the available UEFA Champions League numbers are limited to this Play-offs campaign so far. In the season to date, they have played 1 match, drawing it away from home and failing to score while keeping a clean sheet. That goalless draw in Sofia reflects a cautious, defensively solid approach, but also underlines the need for greater attacking output now that they return to Athens for the decisive leg.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Levski Sofia Matches Results and Stats

Levski Sofia arrive in Athens with a strong UEFA Champions League season to date. Across 7 matches in this campaign, they remain unbeaten, with 4 wins and 3 draws. Their record shows 10 goals scored and only 3 conceded, highlighting a balanced side capable of both scoring regularly and maintaining defensive stability. At home they have been particularly solid, but even away from Sofia they have shown resilience, with no defeats and a positive goal difference.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 3, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia stats point to a finely balanced but intriguing second leg. The head-to-head record is level after one match, with no goals scored by either side, reflecting the cautious nature of the first leg in Sofia. AEK Athens FC now benefit from home advantage at Allwyn Arena but have yet to record a win or score in this Champions League campaign, suggesting that unlocking Levski Sofia’s defence will be their primary challenge.

Levski Sofia, by contrast, bring an unbeaten run in this UEFA Champions League season, combining 4 wins and 3 draws with a strong defensive record of just 3 goals conceded in 7 fixtures. That broader form context slightly tilts the statistical trends in their favour in terms of consistency and resilience. However, with the tie goalless and the head-to-head history still minimal, this Play-offs decider in Athens remains open, with small margins likely to determine who advances to the group stage.

AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia H2H Statistics updated on 21 August 2026.

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