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Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia: Head-to-Head Stats and Insights

Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia meet at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova on 29 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie follows the opening match in Sofia and will decide which club advances further in the 2026 continental campaign. With home advantage and a demanding European crowd behind them, Universitatea Craiova know this is a pivotal night in their season.

The stakes are clear: progression in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers brings both financial and sporting rewards, while elimination would be a major setback at this early stage. In that context, detailed Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats are crucial to understanding how finely balanced this encounter is, especially after the first leg in Sofia set the tone for this short but intense rivalry.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very small but already competitive head-to-head between Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia in UEFA Champions League qualifying.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Universitatea Craiova wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Levski Sofia wins: 1

Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Timeline & Historical Context

The Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia timeline in official competition begins with their first-leg clash in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the 2026 UEFA Champions League. On 22 July 2026, the sides met at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia, with Levski Sofia hosting the Romanian club in a high-stakes opening encounter of this two-legged tie.

On 22 July 2026, in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, Levski Sofia 1–0 Universitatea Craiova was the final score at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium. Levski Sofia led 1–0 at half-time and maintained that advantage through the full 90 minutes. The narrow margin reflects a competitive contest, leaving the tie very much alive ahead of the return match in Craiova.

With only this single fixture currently on record, the rivalry is in its infancy, but it already has a clear narrative: Levski Sofia have taken an early lead in the head-to-head, while Universitatea Craiova return home needing to overturn a one-goal deficit. As more matches are added to the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia timeline, this early chapter may prove decisive in shaping the psychological and tactical balance between the clubs.

Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats so far come from a single competitive meeting in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, but they already highlight contrasting strengths.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Universitatea Craiova 0 - 1 Levski Sofia
  • Average Goals per Match: Universitatea Craiova 0.00 vs Levski Sofia 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Stadionul Ion Oblemenco: 0 matches played here — Universitatea Craiova won 0 (as home side), Levski Sofia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Georgi Asparuhov Stadium: 1 match played here — Levski Sofia won 1 (as home side), Universitatea Craiova won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 22 July 2026: Levski Sofia 1–0 Universitatea Craiova (Half-time: 1–0) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Universitatea Craiova Matches Results and Stats

For Universitatea Craiova, the current UEFA Champions League campaign shows a mixed but generally positive pattern season to date. Across 3 matches, they have recorded 2 wins and 1 loss, with a solid defensive record and respectable scoring numbers, suggesting a side capable of both controlling games at home and posing a threat away.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Levski Sofia Matches Results and Stats

Levski Sofia arrive in this second leg with strong early-season form in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. Season to date, they remain unbeaten in 3 matches, with 2 wins and 1 draw, built on a very tight defense that has conceded only once and an attack averaging two goals per game overall.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical sample between Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia is still extremely limited, with just one match played and a narrow 1–0 advantage to Levski Sofia. That result, combined with Levski’s unbeaten season-to-date record and strong defensive numbers, suggests the Bulgarian side travel to Craiova with a slight statistical edge. However, Universitatea Craiova’s own two wins from three qualifiers and their clean sheet in their only home match so far underline that the tie remains finely poised. The second leg in Craiova should be a tightly contested encounter, with the balance between Levski Sofia’s defensive solidity and Universitatea Craiova’s home advantage likely to determine who progresses.

Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.

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