Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Prediction
Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia prediction: Sportiko gives Universitatea Craiova a 33% chance of winning, Levski Sofia 43% and the draw 24%. Last updated 29 Jul 2026, 19:25.
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Match Report
Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia played out a dramatic 2–2 draw in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round, with the Bulgarian side holding the advantage at the interval. Levski struck first before Aldair levelled for the hosts in the 16th minute, only for the visitors to retake the lead before half-time. Nicușor Bancu pulled Craiova level deep into first-half stoppage time, setting up a tense second period.
The hosts turned the tie on its head just three minutes into the second half when Adrian Rus headed home to make it 2–2, giving Craiova momentum. However, Levski regrouped and held firm despite a flurry of substitutions from both benches, ensuring they left Romania with an away goal and a share of the spoils. Aldair, who had been booked in the first half, was withdrawn at the interval alongside Serafimov, both having picked up yellow cards.
The result leaves the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg. Our pre-match AI model had rated a Levski Sofia win as the most likely outcome at 43%, and the Bulgarians' resilience ultimately justified that assessment.
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Upgrade NowHead to Head: Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2026 | Levski Sofia | 1 - 0 | Universitatea Craiova |
Universitatea Craiova — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | A KuPS | D | 1 - 1 |
| 01 Aug | H Petrolul Ploiesti | W | 4 - 0 |
| 29 Jul | H Levski Sofia | D | 2 - 2 |
| 25 Jul | A Dinamo Bucuresti | L | 5 - 1 |
| 22 Jul | A Levski Sofia | L | 1 - 0 |
Levski Sofia — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | H Lokomotiv Plovdiv | W | 2 - 0 |
| 04 Aug | H Kairat Almaty | W | 1 - 0 |
| 01 Aug | H Septemvri Sofia | W | 3 - 0 |
| 29 Jul | A Universitatea Craiova | D | 2 - 2 |
| 25 Jul | A Lokomotiv Sofia | W | 1 - 2 |
UEFA Champions League Standings
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Levski Sofia
Formation: 4-3-3
Coach: Julio Velazquez
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Svetoslav Vutsov | G |
| 21 | Aldair | D |
| 50 | Kristian Dimitrov | D |
| 31 | Nikola Serafimov | D |
| 3 | Maicon | D |
| 47 | Akram Bouras | M |
| 19 | El Mehdi Moubarik | M |
| 35 | Serginho | M |
| 11 | Armstrong Oko-Flex | M |
| 7 | Reinaldo | F |
| 17 | Everton Bala | M |
Substitutes
| 1 | Ognyan Vladimirov | G |
| 78 | Martin Lukov | G |
| 4 | Christian Makoun | D |
| 20 | Álex Centelles | D |
| 10 | Asen Ivanov Mitkov | M |
| 18 | Gašper Trdin | M |
| 22 | Mazire Soula | M |
| 27 | David Kusso | M |
| 77 | Adrian Raychev | M |
| 9 | Juan Perea | F |
| 12 | Mustapha Sangaré | F |
| 28 | Steven Stoyanchov | F |
Universitatea Craiova
Formation: 3-4-3
Coach: Filipe Coelho
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Laurenţiu Popescu | G |
| 28 | Adrian Rus | D |
| 24 | Nikola Stevanović | D |
| 6 | Vladimir Screciu | D |
| 17 | Carlos Mora | M |
| 5 | Anzor Mekvabishvili | M |
| 20 | Alexandru Cicâldău | M |
| 11 | Nicușor Bancu | M |
| 30 | David Matei | M |
| 7 | Steven Nsimba | F |
| 10 | Ștefan Baiaram | F |
Substitutes
| 1 | Alexandru Maxim | G |
| 90 | Răzvan Sava | G |
| 15 | Juraj Badelj | D |
| 4 | Alexandru Crețu | M |
| 8 | Tudor Băluță | M |
| 18 | Mihnea Rădulescu | M |
| 23 | Samuel Teles | M |
| 29 | Luca Băsceanu | M |
| 38 | Denys Muntean | M |
| 12 | Monday Etim | F |
| 19 | Heriberto Tavares | F |
| 22 | Simon Elisor | F |