Universitatea Craiova CS vs PFK Levski Sofia, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION
Overview
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Universitatea Craiova CS vs PFK Levski Sofia — Champions League Q at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
- Universitatea Craiova CS 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- PFK Levski Sofia 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Matteo Marcenaro (Italy)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul | PFK Levski Sofia | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Jul | FK Vitebsk | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | FC Lokomotivi Tbilisi | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | PAE AEK | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Aug | PAE AEK | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Aug | Budapest Honved FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul | Universitatea Craiova CS | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jul | FK Borac Banja Luka | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Aug | AEK Larnaka | H | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Jul | AEK Larnaka | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Jul | MFK Ruzomberok | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Jul | MFK Ruzomberok | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Universitatea Craiova CS this season
Universitatea Craiova CS this season
50%
Clean Sheets
PFK Levski Sofia this season
PFK Levski Sofia this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Universitatea Craiova CS
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PFK Levski Sofia
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Universitatea Craiova CS and PFK Levski Sofia is underway.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 9' That looks like a foul for a card for Nikola Serafimov.
- 13' Everton Bala does the damage! The net is bulging and PFK Levski Sofia surge ahead!
- 18' A quiet spell here at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Universitatea Craiova CS seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' Laurentiu Popescu has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 28' Stefan Baiaram has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Stefan Baiaram on 33 minutes.
- 38' David Matei, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 45' Maicon is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' Fresh legs for PFK Levski Sofia! Christian Makoun comes on to replace Nikola Serafimov.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Nicusor Bancu gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 48' What a moment for Adrian Rus! That strike on 48 puts his side firmly in control.
- 53' Over 53 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 55' A moment of madness from Everton Bala on 55 minutes earns him a card. PFK Levski Sofia will be frustrated.
- 55' The whistle greets Armstrong Oko-Flex as he departs to be replaced by Mazire Soula.
- 59' The Universitatea Craiova CS manager makes a substitution. Carlos Mora departs to be replaced by Samuel Teles.
- 64' The 29-year-old Alexandru Cicaldau has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 67' Tudor Baluta is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nikola Stevanovic at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' Universitatea Craiova CS currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 77' The PFK Levski Sofia bench stirs into life. Everton Bala is withdrawn and Gasper Trdin gets his opportunity.
- 78' The Universitatea Craiova CS manager makes a substitution. David Matei departs to be replaced by Heriberto Tavares.
- 83' Maicon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 110 appearances.
- 87' PFK Levski Sofia ring the changes. Reinaldo has done his job and it is now time for Juan Perea to step up.
- 88' It’s gonna be a card for Adrian Rus.
- It finishes all square. Universitatea Craiova CS and PFK Levski Sofia share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Universitatea Craiova CS Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 24
- 28
- 6
- 11
-
17
Carlos Mora ↓ Samuel Teles 59'
- 20
- 5
-
30
David Matei ↓ Heriberto Tavares 78'
- 7
-
10
Stefan Baiaram ↓ Monday Etim 59'
Bench
- 1
- 90
- 15
-
8
Tudor Baluta ↑ 67'
- 4
-
23
Samuel Teles ↑ 59'
- 29
-
22
Simon Elisor ↑ 78'
-
12
Monday Etim ↑ 59'
-
19
Heriberto Tavares ↑ 78'
- 38
- 18
Coach
Filipe Coelho
PFK Levski Sofia Lineups
Starting XI
- 92
- 21
- 50
- 31
- 3
- 47
- 19
- 35
- 11
-
17
Everton Bala ↓ Gasper Trdin 77'
-
7
Reinaldo ↓ Juan Perea 87'
Bench
- 78
- 1
- 20
-
4
Christian Makoun ↑ 46'
- 10
-
22
Mazire Soula ↑ 55'
-
18
Gasper Trdin ↑ 77'
- 27
-
9
Juan Perea ↑ 87'
- 77
- 12
- 28
Coach
Julio Velazquez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Everton Bala | 1 |
| Nicusor Bancu | 1 |
| Adrian Rus | 1 |
Universitatea Craiova CS Form
2026-07-29
Universitatea Craiova CS
2–2
PFK Levski Sofia
D
2026-07-15
Universitatea Craiova CS
1–0
FK Vitebsk
W
2020-08-27
FC Lokomotivi Tbilisi
2–1
Universitatea Craiova CS
L
2019-08-15
PAE AEK
1–1
Universitatea Craiova CS
D
2019-08-08
Universitatea Craiova CS
0–2
PAE AEK
L
2019-08-01
Universitatea Craiova CS
0–0
Budapest Honved FC
D
PFK Levski Sofia Form
2026-07-29
Universitatea Craiova CS
2–2
PFK Levski Sofia
D
2026-07-14
PFK Levski Sofia
4–0
FK Borac Banja Luka
W
2019-08-01
PFK Levski Sofia
0–4
AEK Larnaka
L
2019-07-25
AEK Larnaka
3–0
PFK Levski Sofia
L
2019-07-18
PFK Levski Sofia
2–0
MFK Ruzomberok
W
2019-07-11
MFK Ruzomberok
0–2
PFK Levski Sofia
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 3
1.5
Universitatea Craiova CS xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
PFK Levski Sofia xG
I would bet for:
Universitatea Craiova CS or PFK Levski Sofia 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Universitatea Craiova CS or Draw
68%
Draw or PFK Levski Sofia
59%
Universitatea Craiova CS or PFK Levski Sofia
72%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Universitatea Craiova CS
| Handicap | Universitatea Craiova CS covers | Push | PFK Levski Sofia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Universitatea Craiova CS keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
PFK Levski Sofia keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.