Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Stats: Head-to-Head Record
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 comes in the early stages of the 2026 campaign but already carries significant weight, as both clubs look to progress towards the lucrative group phase. For anyone studying Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats, this fixture offers a clear-cut two-leg narrative with a narrow scoreline from the first match.
The opening leg at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium ended 1-0 to Levski Sofia, giving the Bulgarian side a slim advantage heading into the return in Romania. With no league standings context available at this stage of the season, the focus falls squarely on Champions League qualifying form and the direct head-to-head record. The stakes are straightforward: Universitatea Craiova must overturn a one-goal deficit at home, while Levski Sofia aim to protect or extend their lead and maintain their strong early-season defensive record.
Head-to-head record
The head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia in the 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 encounter on 22 July 2026. Played at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, the match finished Levski Sofia 1-0 Universitatea Craiova, with the home side leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that advantage to full-time. That single-leg result currently defines the entire competitive history between these clubs.
With only one match in the archive, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but even this brief history offers some tactical clues. Levski Sofia demonstrated the ability to score early and then manage the game, keeping a clean sheet over 90 minutes. Universitatea Craiova, meanwhile, showed they can stay competitive away from home but must now find a way to break down a defence that has so far been difficult to penetrate in this European campaign.
As a result, the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia timeline is currently dominated by that 1-0 home win for Levski in Sofia. The return leg in Craiova will either confirm Levski’s early control of this head-to-head or quickly rebalance the historical record if Universitatea Craiova can respond in front of their own supporters.
Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats remain limited but still allow for a basic numerical breakdown of goals and averages.
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: No matches played here in this head-to-head so far
- 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 UEFA Champions League campaign to date shows a mixed but generally positive picture. Across 3 matches in this competition, they have 2 wins and 1 defeat, with a total of 5 goals scored and 2 conceded. At home, they have been tight defensively, winning their only home fixture 1-0 and keeping a clean sheet, while away from home they have both scored and conceded, including the 1-0 loss at Levski Sofia. Their form line of “WWL” underlines strong early momentum that has been checked only by that narrow defeat 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 with an unbeaten UEFA Champions League record this season. Over 3 matches, they have 2 wins and 1 draw, scoring 6 goals and conceding just 1. Their home form has been particularly impressive, with 2 wins from 2 and a combined 5-0 scoreline, highlighted by a biggest home win of 4-0. Away from home, they have drawn their only match 1-1, showing they can still find the net on the road even if they are not as dominant. The form sequence “DWW” reflects a team that is building momentum and defensive solidity at the right time.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical perspective, this tie is still being written. The head-to-head record is minimal, with Levski Sofia holding a 1-0 advantage from their sole meeting on 22 July 2026 in Sofia. Overall numbers show Levski with the edge: they lead the direct series, have scored the only goal in the matchup, and boast a stronger early-season Champions League profile with 6 goals scored and just 1 conceded. Universitatea Craiova, however, have shown they can win at home and keep clean sheets in Craiova, which keeps the second leg finely poised. The trends suggest a defensively disciplined contest where Universitatea Craiova must improve their attacking output against a Levski Sofia side that has so far combined efficiency in front of goal with strong game management.
Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.
