AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia Tips & Predictions – Low-Scoring Game in the Champions League Qualifiers
Last week’s opening match in Bulgaria featured only four shots on target, highlighting the defensive strengths of both teams. This trend suggests a low-scoring affair is likely in the upcoming clash, making under 2.5 goals a recommended bet. Both sides have demonstrated rock-solid defense, and another cagey, tight game is expected.
- Last week's clash in Bulgaria lacked action
- Another cagey affair is expected in Athens
- Check our full preview for AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia below
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Levski's back line looks amazing in these qualifiers, while AEK Athens also have two clean sheets in a row. Another cagey affair is expected in Greece.
- Key Stats
- Second Head to Head Meeting
- AEK Favored to Advance
- Levski's Last UCL Appearance Was in 2007
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- AEK Athens have kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 matches (including pre-season).
- Levski Sofia have kept a clean sheet in their last 6 matches.
- Levski Sofia have seen under 1.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches.
Second Head to Head Meeting
Last week's clash in Bulgaria was the first head to head meeting between AEK Athens and Levski Sofia.
AEK Favored to Advance
AEK Athens were slightly more dangerous side in last week's goalless draw against Levski Sofia in Bulgaria, Luka Jovic and Harold Moukoudi missing good chances to score.
Their season started with a bit surprising defeat to OFI Crete on penalties in the Greek Super Cup finals (2-2 after ninety minutes of play).
The Double-Headed Eagles secured their first victory last weekend in a convincing fashion, beating Iraklis 4-0 at home in the Super League 1 opening round. Luka Jovic netted a brace, Zini and Barnabas Varga also on target.
Levski's Last UCL Appearance Was in 2007
Levski's UCL qualifying campaign started early, eliminating Borac Banja Luka 5-1, Universitatea Craiova 3-2 and Kairat Almaty 2-0 on aggregate to reach the final round.
Julio Velasquez's side didn't risk much in the opening tie against AEK Athens, ending the clash with 0.90-0.94 expected goals, 52% possession and 15-12 shots.
Speaking of their domestic affairs, they are having a strong start to the new Bulgarian top flight campaign, earning five wins in five rounds. Last weekend, Levski demolished Spartak Varna 6-0 at home, allowing zero shots on target.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
AEK Athens (4-4-2) Thomas Strakosha; Lazaros Rota, Harold Moukoudi, Filipe Relvas, Stavros Pilios; Kaan Kairinen, Razvan Marin, Lovro Majer, Aboubakary Koita; Zini, Luka Jovic
Milan Vitalis is not allowed to feature here (cup-tied). Barnabas Varga failed to impress in his recent matches so I expect him to start on bench this time.
Levski Sofia (4-3-3) Svetoslav Vutsov; Aldair Neves, Kristian Dimitrov, Nikola Serafimov, Maicon; El Mehdi El Moubarik, Sergio Miguel Lobo Araujo, Alex Centelles; Armstrong Okoflex, Everton Bala, Reinaldo
The Bulgarian side have several fitness concerns with Radoslav Kirilov and Stipe Vulikic ruled out while Mustapha Sangare and Akram Bouras face late tests.
Verdict
There were just four shots on target total in the opening clash in Bulgaria last week. Both sides have been rock-solid defensively, so under 2.5 goals is a logical pick here.
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