Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Stats: Head-to-Head and Historical Context

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 return leg comes in the early stages of the 2026 continental campaign, but the stakes are already high with progression to the next qualifying phase on the line. In this context, Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats around their developing rivalry and current European form take on real significance.

The tie is finely poised after the first meeting in Sofia, and both sides know that a strong performance here could shape their entire European season. With Universitatea Craiova back on home soil and Levski Sofia arriving with a positive record in the competition so far, this fixture offers a compelling mix of tactical balance and pressure. For bettors, analysts, and supporters, understanding the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats is essential to gauge where the edge might lie ahead of this decisive clash.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia in the UEFA Champions League is based on a very small but telling sample.

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 European competition begins with their first recorded encounter on 22 July 2026. Played at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, the Bulgarian side took a narrow but important advantage with a 1-0 home win, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that margin through full time.

That opening leg established the initial pattern of this head-to-head: Levski Sofia demonstrating solidity at home, while Universitatea Craiova were kept scoreless despite their attacking ambitions. With only one match in the historical record so far, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but the existing result already sets up a clear narrative for the return: Craiova must overturn a one-goal deficit, while Levski will look to manage the game and exploit any spaces on the counter.

Given the limited number of past meetings, the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia timeline is straightforward but highly relevant. Every minute of that 1-0 in Sofia feeds into the tactical expectations for the second leg in Craiova, where the Romanian side will seek to rewrite the early history of this pairing in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round.

Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats are currently shaped entirely by their single Champions League qualifier in Sofia.

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

Universitatea Craiova’s form in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date shows a team that has generally performed well, particularly in attack away from home. Across 3 matches, they have recorded 2 wins and 1 defeat, with a total of 5 goals scored and 2 conceded. At home, they have been tight defensively with 1 clean sheet from 1 home game and no goals conceded, while away they have both scored and conceded more frequently. Their preferred setup has been a 3-4-3 across all fixtures, indicating an intent to balance width and attacking presence with a back three.

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

Last 5 Levski Sofia Matches Results and Stats

Levski Sofia’s season to date in the 2026 UEFA Champions League underlines a strong and unbeaten start. In 3 matches, they have 2 wins and 1 draw, with 6 goals scored and only 1 conceded. Their home performances have been especially impressive, with 2 wins from 2 and 5 goals scored without reply, underlining the strength they showed in the 1-0 victory over Universitatea Craiova in Sofia. Away from home, they have drawn their only match, scoring once and conceding once. Levski have alternated between 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 formations, suggesting tactical flexibility and depth.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, the sample size in this head-to-head is very small, but the existing numbers lean slightly toward Levski Sofia. They hold the only win in the series, a 1-0 home success, and arrive in Craiova unbeaten in the 2026 UEFA Champions League qualifiers, with 2 wins and 1 draw and just a single goal conceded. Universitatea Craiova, however, have also shown quality in this campaign, winning 2 of their 3 matches and maintaining a perfect defensive record at home so far. The head-to-head record and venue split indicate that this second leg will effectively write the next chapter of the rivalry, with Craiova’s strong home defensive stats set against Levski’s efficient attack and solid overall form. Expect a tight, tactical contest where small margins and set-piece or defensive lapses could decide who advances.

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