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 arrives with the Romanian side needing a response in front of their own fans after the first meeting in Sofia.
The tie is finely poised in terms of qualification stakes, with a place in the next Champions League qualifying round on the line. With Universitatea Craiova returning home to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco and Levski Sofia defending an advantage from the first leg, every detail in the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats could prove decisive in shaping how this fixture unfolds tactically and psychologically.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a very limited head-to-head history between Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia, but it already offers a clear competitive reference point.
- 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 official competition currently consists of a single encounter, but it is a crucial one: the first leg of this UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round tie. Played on 22 July 2026 at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia, it set the immediate context and narrative for the return match in Craiova.
On 22 July 2026 in Sofia, Levski Sofia hosted Universitatea Craiova in the Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round and secured a 1-0 home victory. The match was decided in regular time, with the Bulgarian side taking a 1-0 lead by half-time and maintaining that advantage through to the final whistle. That result gives Levski Sofia the edge in the overall Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia timeline so far, as well as a narrow but significant lead in the tie.
With only that 1-0 result in the books, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but the stakes are already high. The first-leg scoreline forces Universitatea Craiova to chase the game at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, while Levski Sofia can approach the second leg with the confidence of having already contained the Romanian side once in this competition.
Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall head-to-head breakdown is based entirely on their single Champions League qualifying meeting to date, but it still provides a basic statistical framework for this tie.
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 current Champions League campaign shows a mixed but competitive picture season to date. They have played 3 matches in this competition, winning 2 and losing 1. At home, they have been solid with 1 win from 1 match and no goals conceded, while away they have been more expansive, scoring 4 goals in 2 games but also suffering a defeat, including the 1-0 loss in Sofia. Offensively, they average 1.7 goals scored per match and defensively concede 0.7 per game, underlining a generally balanced profile with a slight attacking inclination.
- 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 arrive with a strong Champions League qualifying profile season to date. Across 3 matches, they remain unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw. At home they have been particularly dominant, winning both fixtures with a combined 5 goals scored and none conceded, including the 1-0 victory over Universitatea Craiova. Away from home, they have drawn their only match, scoring once and conceding once. Overall, Levski Sofia average 2.0 goals scored per game and just 0.3 goals conceded, reflecting a side that couples attacking efficiency with defensive solidity, especially on home soil.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)
Historical Statistical Verdict
With only one prior meeting, the historical Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats are limited but still instructive. Levski Sofia hold the upper hand in the head-to-head with a 1-0 home win on 22 July 2026, giving them a one-goal aggregate lead and a psychological edge. Universitatea Craiova, however, can point to a perfect home record in this Champions League campaign so far, with a clean sheet at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco and a generally solid defensive record. Levski Sofia’s season-to-date numbers highlight an efficient attack and a very tight defense, especially at home, but their single away outing ended in a draw, suggesting that conditions in Craiova may produce a more balanced contest. Overall, the trends lean slightly towards Levski Sofia thanks to their unbeaten record and existing advantage, yet Universitatea Craiova’s home strength and need to overturn the deficit set up a finely poised second leg where small margins and tactical discipline are likely to decide who progresses.
Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.
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