Levski Sofia and AEK Athens have been drawn to face each other in the Champions League qualifiers in Play–off. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to League phase of the Champions League. The loser of the tie will play in the League phase of the Europa League.
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Matches 2026/27
| 18.08.2026 | Levski Sofia | 0:0 | AEK Athens | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off | ||
| 26.08.2026 | AEK Athens | 45% | 24% | 31% | Levski Sofia | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off |
The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.
The next match between these two sides is scheduled for 26.08.2026, when AEK Athens face off against Levski Sofia. Statistical simulations indicate that AEK Athens have a 45% probability of winning, whereas Levski Sofia stand at 31%. In their last direct encounter on 18.08.2026, Levski Sofia and AEK Athens recorded a 0:0 result. Across their last five matches, AEK Athens have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses. Levski Sofia have posted a recent record of 4 victories, 1 draw, and 0 defeats from their last five games. The Elo comparison places AEK Athens on 1615 points against a rating of 1609 for Levski Sofia.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 |
|
AEK Athens | 1.500 | 0.000 | 3.000 | 2.000 | 17.500 | 24.000 |
| 191 |
|
Levski Sofia | 0.000 | 2.000 | 2.500 | 0.000 | 2.500 | 7.000 |
Form in recent games
| AEK Athens | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 4:0 | Iraklis Thessaloniki | Superleague | |
| 18.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 0:0 | Levski Sofia | Champions League | |
| 17.05.2026 | 🏠 | draw 1:1 | Olympiacos Piraeus | Superleague | |
| 13.05.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | PAOK Thessaloniki | Superleague | |
| 10.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:1 | Panathinaikos AO | Superleague | |
| Levski Sofia | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 6:0 | Spartak Varna | League | |
| 18.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 0:0 | AEK Athens | Champions League | |
| 11.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 1:0 | Kairat Almaty | Champions League | |
| 07.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | League | |
| 04.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 1:0 | Kairat Almaty | Champions League | |
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 |
|
AEK Athens | 1615 |
22.08.2026 4:0 vs Iraklis Thessaloniki Superleague +0.82 |
18.08.2026 0:0 vs Levski Sofia Champions League Qualifications - Play-off +2.48 |
17.05.2026 1:1 vs Olympiacos Piraeus Superleague -0.84 |
13.05.2026 1:1 vs PAOK Thessaloniki Superleague -0.17 |
10.05.2026 2:1 vs Panathinaikos AO Superleague +6.76 |
03.05.2026 0:0 vs Panathinaikos AO Superleague +0.10 |
19.04.2026 3:0 vs PAOK Thessaloniki Superleague +7.10 |
16.04.2026 3:1 vs Rayo Vallecano Conference League Quarter-final +17.82 |
09.04.2026 0:3 vs Rayo Vallecano Conference League Quarter-final -14.33 |
05.04.2026 1:0 vs Olympiacos Piraeus Superleague +13.73 |
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| 74 |
|
Levski Sofia | 1609 |
22.08.2026 6:0 vs Spartak Varna League +2.32 |
18.08.2026 0:0 vs AEK Athens Champions League Qualifications - Play-off -2.48 |
11.08.2026 1:0 vs Kairat Almaty Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +15.25 |
07.08.2026 2:0 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv League +3.03 |
04.08.2026 1:0 vs Kairat Almaty Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +10.47 |
01.08.2026 3:0 vs Septemvri Sofia League +1.94 |
29.07.2026 2:2 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -0.99 |
25.07.2026 2:1 vs Lokomotiv Sofia League +4.78 |
22.07.2026 1:0 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 +10.73 |
17.07.2026 2:1 vs Dunav Ruse League +2.24 |
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Featured matches AEK Athens - Levski Sofia
Levski Sofia - AEK Athens, 18.08.2026
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round between Levski Sofia and AEK Athens on 18 August 2026 at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia ended in a goalless 0–0 draw. Both teams had their chances but failed to beat the opposing goalkeeper. The hosts registered 15 shots to the visitors' 12, but none found the target.
In the first half, the best opportunity fell to Luka Jović in the 20th minute, but his shot was blocked by the defenders. In the second period, Levski controlled possession (52%) but could not create a clear goal-scoring chance. Goalkeeper Svetoslav Vutsov was named man of the match after several crucial saves.
The 0–0 result means the return leg in Athens will be decisive. The Greek side delivered a solid away performance, while the Bulgarian team will need to improve their attacking efficiency to reach the league phase.
Matches Greece - Bulgaria
| 20.08.2026 | OFI Crete | 3:0 | PFK CSKA Sofia | 2026/27 | Europa League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
| 11.08.2026 | FK CSKA 1948 | 1:2 AET | Panathinaikos AO | 2026/27 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 3 | |||
| 05.08.2026 | Panathinaikos AO | 1:1 | FK CSKA 1948 | 2026/27 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 3 | |||
| 11.12.2025 | Ludogorets Razgrad | 3:3 | PAOK Thessaloniki | 2025/26 | Europa League | League phase | |||
| 01.08.2024 | Botev Plovdiv | 0:4 | Panathinaikos AO | 2024/25 | Europa League | Qualifications - Round 2 | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
The next match between AEK Athens and Levski Sofia will take place on 26.08.2026.
On 18.08.2026, the match Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens took place, ending with a score of 0:0.