Universitatea Craiova CS vs PFK Levski Sofia, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION
Overview
Match Preview
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)
5 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 13.6 goals/game
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
67%
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
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Universitatea Craiova CS
| Nicusor Bancu | 2 G |
| Assad Al Hamlawi | 2 G |
| Stefan Baiaram | 1 G |
| Steven Nsimba | 1 G |
PFK Levski Sofia
| Reinaldo | 3 G |
| Armstrong Oko-Flex | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco that hosts another battle between Universitatea Craiova CS and PFK Levski Sofia.
- 5' PFK Levski Sofia fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 9' The referee has no hesitation. Nikola Serafimov is booked for PFK Levski Sofia — card on 9.
- 13' A goal from the Brazil international Everton Bala! He fires home on 13 to make it 0-1!
- 18' PFK Levski Sofia have won 13 goals from 112 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 23' Alexandru Cicaldau is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Universitatea Craiova CS tonight.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 33' Stefan Baiaram is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' Universitatea Craiova CS seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Maicon on 45 minutes.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Christian Makoun. He replaces Nikola Serafimov on 46 minute.
- 47' A goal from the Romania international Nicusor Bancu! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-1!
- 48' Adrian Rus puts Universitatea Craiova CS on the lead.
- 53' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 53 minutes.
- 55' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Everton Bala.
- 55' A change in the PFK Levski Sofia ranks — Armstrong Oko-Flex exits the field as Mazire Soula enters on 55.
- 59' Universitatea Craiova CS make a change. Carlos Mora trudges off to be replaced by Samuel Teles on 59 minutes.
- 64' Both keepers have barely been tested. Universitatea Craiova CS and PFK Levski Sofia are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 67' Another change for Universitatea Craiova CS made on 67 minute. Nikola Stevanovic leaves to be changed by Tudor Baluta.
- 72' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christian Makoun, as he is very good at scoring at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 77' The whistle greets Everton Bala as he departs to be replaced by Gasper Trdin.
- 78' Another change for Universitatea Craiova CS made on 78 minute. David Matei leaves to be changed by Heriberto Tavares.
- 83' The energy levels are beginning to show. Filipe Coelho might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Juan Perea. He replaces Reinaldo on 87 minute.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Adrian Rus on 88 minutes.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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
- 35
- 31
-
7
Reinaldo ↓ Juan Perea 87'
- 50
- 11
- 19
- 92
- 3
-
17
Everton Bala ↓ Gasper Trdin 77'
- 21
- 47
Bench
- 20
-
22
Mazire Soula ↑ 55'
- 78
-
4
Christian Makoun ↑ 46'
- 12
- 27
- 77
-
18
Gasper Trdin ↑ 77'
- 1
-
9
Juan Perea ↑ 87'
- 28
- 10
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.