AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia Predictions

• Four of Levski Sofia’s last five games have gone under 2.5 goals
• There were just four shots on target in the first leg
• AEK Athens have won five of their last six home games

Cagey affair on the cards

There was little to split AEK Athens and Levski Sofia in the first leg of their Champions League play-off and another cagey affair awaits when the pair meet back in Greece.

There were only four shots on target between the pair in their goalless draw in Bulgaria and considering the stakes, this looks likely to be another low-scoring clash. 

Four of Levski Sofia’s last five games have gone under 2.5 goals and they are likely to set up defensively as they try to frustrate their hosts.

AEK won their first league game of the season 4-0 and will be desperate to reach the league phase of this competition for the first time since 2018/19.

The visitors have had an even longer wait to return to the top table, last making the league phase of the Champions League in 2006/07.

Considering the financial implications for both teams that victory in this game would represent, it’s hard to see them going all guns blazing.

Take under 2.5 goals to land once again in what should be a tight clash between these contenders.

Despite the likelihood that this will be a close tie, home advantage should be a big factor in this game and AEK Athens are fancied to edge a 1-0 win for correct score purposes.