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Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia: Head-to-head Stats and Match 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 clash comes with a clear context from the first match in Sofia and will decide which club advances further in the qualification path for the 2026 Champions League season. For anyone studying Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats, this tie offers a tight, developing European matchup between two sides with early-season momentum.

The stakes are significant: progression from the 2nd Qualifying Round keeps the Champions League dream alive and brings both sporting prestige and financial reward. Universitatea Craiova return home needing to overturn the deficit from Sofia, while Levski Sofia travel to Romania looking to protect and potentially extend their advantage. With both clubs showing strong early form in this European campaign, the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats suggest a finely balanced contest despite the first-leg scoreline.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia in the 2026 UEFA Champions League qualifiers is based on a single competitive meeting so far.

  • 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 meeting on 22 July 2026 in Sofia. Played at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, Levski Sofia hosted the Romanian side in the opening leg of this tie. The Bulgarian club took control of the encounter early and went into the break with a 1-0 lead.

That match ended Levski Sofia 1–0 Universitatea Craiova, with the half-time score also 1–0. It set the initial tone of this developing rivalry: Levski proving strong at home, while Universitatea Craiova left with work to do ahead of the return leg in Craiova. With only this one fixture on record so far, the historical context is narrow but clear: Levski Sofia have drawn first blood in this Champions League qualifying matchup.

As a result, the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia timeline is currently defined by that single 1–0 result in Sofia in the 2026 2nd Qualifying Round. The second leg in Craiova now becomes the next key chapter, determining whether this remains a brief European encounter or the start of a longer-term head-to-head story between the two clubs.

Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head breakdown is currently based on one completed Champions League qualifying match between the sides.

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 Champions League campaign in 2026 shows a solid but slightly uneven pattern so far, with a record of two wins and one defeat across three fixtures in this competition. They have been strong at home, winning their single home match 1–0 and keeping a clean sheet, while away games have been more open, yielding four goals scored and two conceded. Overall, Universitatea Craiova have scored 5 goals and conceded 2 in the Champions League season to date, reflecting a generally positive balance between attack and defence despite the setback in Sofia.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Last 5 Levski Sofia Matches Results and Stats

Levski Sofia enter the second leg in Craiova unbeaten in their 2026 Champions League qualifiers, with two wins and one draw from three matches. At home they have been particularly dominant, winning both fixtures with an aggregate of 5–0 and keeping two clean sheets. Away from home they have drawn their only match, scoring once and conceding once. Across the Champions League season to date, Levski Sofia have scored 6 goals and allowed just 1, underlining a strong defensive platform complemented by efficient attacking play.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one head-to-head meeting on record, the historical sample between Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia is limited, but the numbers still offer some guidance. Levski Sofia hold the advantage from the first leg thanks to their 1–0 home win on 22 July 2026, and they bring an unbeaten Champions League record this season with 6 goals scored and just 1 conceded. Universitatea Craiova, however, have shown they can be effective at home, having already produced a 1–0 home victory and a clean sheet in this campaign, and their overall goal difference of +3 (5 scored, 2 conceded) suggests they are capable of responding.

Taken together, the head-to-head record, the venue split, and each side’s Champions League form to date point to a finely poised second leg. Levski Sofia’s defensive solidity and early edge in the tie are balanced by Universitatea Craiova’s home strength and need to chase the game in front of their own supporters. Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats therefore indicate a competitive, tactically tight encounter in Craiova, with qualification likely to hinge on small margins in both penalty areas.

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

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