Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Stats: Head-to-Head Record
Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats take center stage ahead of their UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round clash at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova on 29 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 UTC. This second-leg tie in the premier European club competition will be played under the lights in Romania, with the home crowd expecting a strong response from Universitatea Craiova.
With the tie already shaped by the first meeting in Sofia, the stakes are clear: progression to the next qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. Both sides arrive with positive early-season records in Europe, and this fixture will provide a decisive chapter in the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats narrative as one of them looks to extend its continental campaign.
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 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 made home advantage count in a tight 1–0 victory.
On 22 July 2026, Levski Sofia hosted Universitatea Craiova and secured a 1–0 win, leading 1–0 at half-time and maintaining that margin through full time in regular play. The match, officiated by Adam Ladeback of Sweden, underlined Levski Sofia’s defensive solidity at home and gave them the initial edge in this qualifying tie.
With only that single fixture so far in the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia timeline, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, that first-leg result frames the context for the return game in Craiova: Universitatea Craiova must overturn a one-goal deficit, while Levski Sofia will aim to manage the tie and potentially exploit counter-attacking opportunities to add to their aggregate advantage.
Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats offer a concise but clear picture of the balance between the sides 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 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 early UEFA Champions League campaign shows a mixed but generally positive pattern season to date. Across three qualifiers, they have registered two wins and one defeat, with a solid defensive record overall and a notable attacking output away from home. Their form line of WWL reflects a side capable of both controlling games and being clinical in front of goal, though the loss to Levski Sofia highlights the fine margins at this level.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1
Last 5 Levski Sofia Matches Results and Stats
Levski Sofia approach the second leg unbeaten in their UEFA Champions League season to date, with a record of two wins and one draw. Their form line of DWW underlines consistency, especially at home where they have been dominant and defensively secure, scoring freely while conceding very little. Away from home they have also shown resilience, avoiding defeat and maintaining a strong overall goals balance.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical perspective, the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats are built on a narrow but meaningful base: one competitive meeting, a 1–0 home win for Levski Sofia in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. Levski Sofia therefore carry both the aggregate lead and the psychological edge into the return leg, supported by an unbeaten season-to-date record in Europe and strong defensive numbers, conceding just one goal in three matches.
Universitatea Craiova, however, have shown they can respond, with two wins from three qualifiers and an attacking profile that includes an average of 1.7 goals scored per game across their European fixtures this season. At Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, they will look to leverage home advantage and their ability to keep clean sheets at home to overturn the deficit. Overall, the limited head-to-head history slightly favors Levski Sofia, but the broader recent form of both sides suggests a competitive, finely balanced second leg where small details and efficiency in both penalty areas are likely to decide who advances.
Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.






