AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia Stats: Head-to-head Overview Before August 2026 Clash

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 on the line, this second-leg clash comes after a tightly contested first meeting in Sofia. For anyone studying AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia stats, the context is clear: this is a finely balanced tie where a single goal could decide who advances.

The fixture sits within the high-stakes Champions League qualification pathway, where every round is decisive. AEK Athens FC arrive with a draw in their only match of the campaign so far, while Levski Sofia bring a longer unbeaten run in this season’s competition. With bookmakers leaning towards a home win but the first leg ending goalless, the pressure on both sides is intense as they return to Athens.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that AEK Athens FC and Levski Sofia have met once in competitive Champions League action ahead of 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 European competition begins with their first-leg encounter in the 2026 UEFA Champions League Play-offs. On 18 August 2026, at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia, Levski Sofia and AEK Athens FC played out a 0-0 draw in a tense, cagey affair that left the tie perfectly poised ahead of the return match in Athens.

That match on 18 August 2026 ended Levski Sofia 0-0 AEK Athens FC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs, with the half-time score also 0-0. Neither side managed to break the deadlock over 90 minutes, underlining how evenly matched they are at this stage of the season. The lack of goals, combined with the clean sheets for both, sets up a second leg where tactical discipline and small margins are likely to be decisive.

With only this single Champions League Play-offs meeting in the archive so far, the rivalry is still in its formative phase. However, even this limited sample shows a balanced contest with no clear historical dominance. For analysts tracking the AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia timeline, the second leg in Athens will significantly shape how this emerging European matchup is viewed in future campaigns.

AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia head-to-head picture is built entirely on their first-leg draw in Sofia, but it still offers some statistical insight into how the tie has unfolded 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

Venue Split Performance:

At AEK Athens FC's stadium: 0 matches played here — AEK Athens FC won 0 (as home side), Levski Sofia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Levski Sofia's stadium: 1 match played here — Levski Sofia won 0 (as home side), AEK Athens FC won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

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 Champions League campaign so far is limited to one match, the goalless draw away to Levski Sofia. Season to date in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, AEK Athens FC have played 1 fixture, drawn it, and are yet to record a win or a defeat. They have neither scored nor conceded, reflecting a cautious and defensively solid approach in their only outing, but also highlighting the need to find an attacking breakthrough at Allwyn Arena.

Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Last 5 Levski Sofia Matches Results and Stats

Levski Sofia arrive in Athens with a stronger body of work in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season. Season to date, they have played 7 matches, winning 4 and drawing 3, with no defeats. Offensively, they have scored 10 goals, averaging 1.4 goals per game, while conceding only 3, an average of 0.4 per match. At home they have been particularly solid, scoring 6 and conceding none across 4 fixtures, but their away record is also robust with 4 goals scored and 3 conceded in 3 games. Five clean sheets underline their defensive organisation, and they have failed to score only once, suggesting a generally reliable attack.

Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 3, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical perspective, the AEK Athens FC vs Levski Sofia stats remain sparse but telling. The single head-to-head meeting to date, a 0-0 draw in Sofia in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs on 18 August 2026, confirms that there is no established dominance between the sides and that both can neutralise each other defensively. Overall, the head-to-head record stands at one draw, with no goals scored by either team and an identical average of 0.00 goals per match.

However, when broader season-to-date form in the 2026 UEFA Champions League is considered, Levski Sofia bring the more convincing statistical profile into the second leg. Their unbeaten run across 7 matches, combined with a positive goal difference of +7 and five clean sheets, points to a team that is both efficient in attack and disciplined at the back. AEK Athens FC, by contrast, have only one match on record in this campaign, the away draw in Sofia, which provides defensive reassurance but leaves questions about their attacking output.

The venue shift to Allwyn Arena introduces a new dynamic, as the second leg will be the first time these clubs meet in Athens. With bookmakers’ odds suggesting an advantage for AEK Athens FC at home, but Levski Sofia carrying the stronger overall Champions League form, the statistical trends do not offer a clear-cut favourite. Instead, they point to a finely balanced tie where defensive solidity has been the common theme, and where the first goal in Athens could have an outsized impact on who reaches the group stage.

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