Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Stats: Head-to-head Overview

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. After opening the tie in Sofia, this return leg in Romania will decide which club progresses further in the qualification path toward the group stage. In this context, Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats take on added importance as both sides look for any edge in a finely balanced contest.

The fixture is set against the backdrop of a tightly contested qualifying campaign for both teams. Universitatea Craiova have already shown they can win at home in this season’s competition, while Levski Sofia arrive in Craiova unbeaten so far in UEFA Champions League 2026 qualifying. With progression on the line, the historical Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats and the pattern of the first leg suggest a tactical, hard-fought encounter where small margins could prove decisive.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia have met once so far in UEFA Champions League qualifying.

• 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, played in the same UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. On 22 July 2026, the two sides met at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia, setting the tone for this qualifying tie and providing the first competitive benchmark between the Romanian and Bulgarian clubs.

On 22 July 2026, in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, Levski Sofia hosted Universitatea Craiova and earned a 1-0 victory. The half-time score was 1-0, and that margin remained through full time after 90 minutes. The match underlined Levski Sofia’s strength at home and gave them a narrow aggregate advantage heading into the second leg in Craiova.

With only this first-leg result in the books, the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia timeline is still in its early stages. However, that 1-0 scoreline in Sofia suggests a competitive matchup where Levski Sofia demonstrated defensive solidity while Universitatea Craiova showed they can remain in a tie despite playing away. The second leg now becomes the next important chapter in this developing European rivalry.

Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is built entirely on their single UEFA Champions League qualifier so far, but it still offers a clear statistical snapshot.

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:
• 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

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Universitatea Craiova Matches Results and Stats

For Universitatea Craiova, the available record in the UEFA Champions League 2026 season to date points to a team that has combined solid defensive work with efficient attacking output. Across 3 matches in this campaign, they have recorded 2 wins and 1 loss, scoring 5 goals and conceding only 2. At home they have been particularly tight at the back, with 1 home match played, 1 win, and no goals conceded, while away they have both scored and conceded, including the 1-0 defeat in Sofia. Their form string of “WWL” reflects strong early momentum despite the setback in the first leg.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)

Last 5 Levski Sofia Matches Results and Stats

Levski Sofia arrive in the second leg with an unbeaten record in UEFA Champions League 2026 qualifying. Their season-to-date form of “DWW” across 3 matches underlines both resilience and growing attacking fluency. They have played 2 home fixtures and 1 away, winning both at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium with an aggregate 5-0 home goal difference, while drawing their sole away match 1-1. Overall, they have scored 6 goals and conceded just 1, supported by 2 clean sheets and no failures to score, indicating a well-balanced side both offensively and defensively.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, the sample size in this head-to-head is very small, but the numbers still provide guidance. Levski Sofia hold the only win between the sides, a 1-0 home success in the first leg, giving them a narrow edge in the Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia stats. They also boast the stronger season-to-date defensive record in UEFA Champions League qualifying, with just 1 goal conceded in 3 matches and 2 clean sheets, while scoring at an average of 2 goals per game. Universitatea Craiova, however, have shown they can be very secure at home, with a clean sheet and a win in their only home fixture so far, and their overall goal difference of +3 (5 scored, 2 conceded) signals that they are capable of turning the tie around in front of their own fans. Taken together, the limited head-to-head history, the first-leg result, and both clubs’ early qualifying form point to a competitive second leg in Craiova, with Levski Sofia holding the statistical edge but Universitatea Craiova retaining realistic prospects of overturning the deficit on home soil.

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