Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview

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 their opening encounter in Sofia and will decide who advances further in the 2026 continental campaign. With home advantage and a demanding European crowd behind them, Universitatea Craiova will look to overturn the deficit and reshape the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats in their favor.

The competition context adds clear stakes: progression in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers brings both financial reward and sporting prestige. Levski Sofia arrive in Romania holding the edge from the first leg, while Universitatea Craiova must balance attacking ambition with defensive stability. This fixture is therefore not only about advancing in the 2nd Qualifying Round, but also about establishing early control in the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats narrative for this season’s European journey.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very limited but already meaningful head-to-head between Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia in this UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign.

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 clash on 22 July 2026 in Sofia. Played at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, Levski Sofia took a 1-0 victory at home. The scoreline reflected a tight contest in which the Bulgarian side managed to protect their lead after going ahead before the interval.

On 22 July 2026, the match finished Levski Sofia 1-0 Universitatea Craiova, with a half-time score of 1-0. That result gives Levski Sofia the initial advantage in this qualifying tie and sets the baseline for the rivalry’s early history. From a competitive standpoint, the narrow margin leaves the door open for Universitatea Craiova to respond in the return leg, but it also underlines Levski Sofia’s capacity to manage a Champions League qualifier on home soil.

Given that all available historical data between these clubs comes from this single 2026 encounter in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, the rivalry is still in its formative stage. Nevertheless, that first result already shapes the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia timeline: Levski Sofia hold a one-goal and one-win edge, while Universitatea Craiova enter the second leg needing to change both the aggregate score and the emerging head-to-head pattern.

Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is currently based on one competitive fixture, but it still offers a clear statistical snapshot of the matchup so far.

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 Universitatea Craiova's stadium: 0 matches played here — Universitatea Craiova won 0 (as home side), Levski Sofia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Levski Sofia's 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 available UEFA Champions League season to date figures point to a team that has generally performed well but arrives to this second leg under pressure. Across 3 matches in this campaign, they have 2 wins and 1 loss, with a total of 5 goals scored and 2 conceded. At home they have been solid, scoring 1 and conceding none, while away fixtures have produced more open games with 4 goals for and 2 against. Their form line of “WWL” shows they started strongly before suffering defeat in Sofia, and they have kept 1 clean sheet while failing to score once.

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’s UEFA Champions League season to date numbers highlight a side that has yet to lose in this campaign. Over 3 matches, they have 2 wins and 1 draw, scoring 6 goals and conceding only 1. Their home record has been particularly strong, with 2 wins from 2, 5 goals scored and none conceded, underlining why the 1-0 victory over Universitatea Craiova fits a broader pattern of defensive control on home turf. Away from home they have drawn their only match, scoring once and conceding once. The form indicator “DWW” reflects an upward trajectory, with 2 clean sheets and no fixtures in which they have failed to score.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, this tie is still in its infancy, with just one recorded head-to-head meeting: Levski Sofia’s 1-0 home win on 22 July 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. That result gives the Bulgarian side a narrow edge both in the aggregate score and in the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats, where they lead 1-0 in wins and 1-0 in goals. Season-to-date form in the Champions League qualifiers suggests Levski Sofia have been slightly more stable defensively and remain unbeaten, while Universitatea Craiova have shown they can both score freely away and keep things tight at home. The second leg in Craiova therefore sets up as a finely poised contest: Levski Sofia bring the advantage and stronger early-season numbers, but Universitatea Craiova’s home record and need to chase the tie could significantly reshape the balance of this emerging head-to-head.

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