In their last UEFA Champions League match, Universitatea Craiova faced Levski Sofia away from home, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 0-1. This loss marked a setback for Craiova as they aimed to build on their previous victory against ML Vitebsk.
Levski Sofia
Team Overview
Levski Sofia hosted Universitatea Craiova in their last UEFA Champions League match, securing a 1-0 victory. This win continued their strong form, having previously triumphed over Borac Banja Luka.
Teams Form Analysis
Universitatea Craiova has struggled recently, with only one win in their last five matches, including a heavy defeat against Dinamo Bucuresti where they lost 5-1. Their overall form shows a lack of consistency, scoring 7 goals and conceding 7 in their last ten games, averaging 1.4 goals per game. In contrast, Levski Sofia has been in better form, winning four of their last five matches, including a recent victory over Lokomotiv Sofia with a score of 2-1. They have scored 10 goals and conceded only 3 in their last ten games, averaging 2.0 goals per game.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
The head-to-head record between these two teams shows that Levski Sofia has won their only previous encounter, which took place on July 22, 2026, with a score of 1-0. This gives them a psychological advantage going into the match. Additionally, Levski Sofia's attacking prowess is evident in their recent matches, where they have consistently scored multiple goals, while Universitatea Craiova's defense has shown vulnerabilities, particularly in their recent loss.
Universitatea Craiova — Levski Sofia Prediction
Exact Score: 1 – 2
1st Half: 0 – 1
Goals (Total): 1 – 2
Corners: 5 – 5
Fouls: 12 – 10
Yellow Cards: 2 – 1
Shots on target: 6 – 8
Offsides: 3 – 2
Possession: 45% – 55%
In terms of tactics, Levski Sofia is likely to adopt a counter-attacking strategy, utilizing their speed on the wings to exploit Universitatea Craiova's defensive weaknesses. Meanwhile, Universitatea Craiova may focus on maintaining possession but could struggle to break down a disciplined Levski defense.
3 Reasons Why Levski Sofia Will Win
Recent Form: Levski Sofia has won four of their last five matches, showcasing strong attacking form with 10 goals scored in that span.
Head-to-Head Advantage: Levski Sofia won the only previous encounter against Universitatea Craiova, providing them with a psychological edge.
Defensive Vulnerabilities: Universitatea Craiova has conceded 7 goals in their last ten matches, indicating potential weaknesses that Levski Sofia can exploit.
Match Prediction
29.07.2026 17:30UEFA Champions League
Universitatea Craiova101
Levski Sofia211
55
21
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