Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia played to a draw in Craiova.
Universitatea Craiova drew 2-2 with Levski Sofia at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, resulting in both teams sharing the points in a winless match.
- 0'The match has started.
Universitatea Craiova hosts Levski Sofia.
- 9'Nikola Serafimov received an early yellow card.
In the 9th minute, Nikola Serafimov received a yellow card after a foul. Levski Sofia had more possession, but the score remained 0-0.
- 12'Levski Sofia controlled the ball, Craiova responded.
In the 12th minute, Levski Sofia dominated possession with a 36-64 ratio, forcing Universitatea Craiova to retreat into a defensive formation. Despite this, Craiova still had more shots on goal, leading 1-0.
- 13'Everton Bala put Levski Sofia ahead.
In the 13th minute, Everton Bala scored after an assist from Serginho, putting Levski Sofia ahead of Universitatea Craiova. Levski Sofia opened the scoring with the first shot on target of the match.
- 16'Aldair helped Levski Sofia double their lead.
In the 16th minute, Aldair scored after an assist from Everton Bala, extending Levski Sofia's lead to 0-2. The Bulgarian side now have a significant advantage over Universitatea Craiova.
- 24'Levski Sofia controlled the game.
At the 24th minute, Levski Sofia were in control with 42-58 possession and more shots on target, leading 0-2. Universitatea Craiova were under pressure, while the pace of the game was still not very high.
- 26'Aldair received a yellow card in the 26th minute.
In the 26th minute, Aldair received a yellow card. Universitatea Craiova were now trailing Levski Sofia 0-2.
- 33'Baiaram Tefan received a yellow card.
In the 33rd minute, Baiaram Ștefan received a yellow card when Universitatea Craiova was trailing Levski Sofia 0-2. The home team needed to stay focused in their efforts to find a goal to reduce the deficit.
- 36'Levski Sofia were sharper in a balanced game.
In the 36th minute, Universitatea Craiova had a slight advantage in ball possession with 51-49, but Levski Sofia were the more effective team with 0-2 shots on target, even though the total number of shots was tied at 3-3. Craiova still struggled to translate their possession advantage into real pressure.
- 45+2'Bancu Nicușor Silviu narrows the gap.
In the 45th minute + 2, Bancu Nicușor Silviu scored after an assist from Matei David, helping Universitatea Craiova reduce the deficit to 1-2.
- 45+3'Maicon received a yellow card after the equalizer.
In the 45th minute + 3, Maicon received a yellow card shortly after Universitatea Craiova reduced the deficit to 1-2. The match became more tense as Levski Sofia were only one goal ahead.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-2.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Álex Centelles came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Álex Centelles came on as a substitute for Aldair. Universitatea Craiova made the substitution while trailing Levski Sofia 1-2.
- 46'Christian Makoun came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Christian Makoun came on as a substitute for Nikola Serafimov at the start of the second half. The substitution came after Universitatea Craiova reduced the deficit to 1-2 before halftime.
- 48'Rus Adrián equalized for Universitatea Craiova
In the 48th minute, Rus Adrián scored, leveling the score at 2-2. Universitatea Craiova had equalized after being 0-2 down.
- 48'Craiova controlled the ball, Levski was sharper.
In the 48th minute, Universitatea Craiova had a slight advantage in ball possession (53 - 47) and corners (4 - 2), but Levski Sofia had better shots on target with a 0 - 2 ratio. Craiova was actively pressing, while Levski Sofia could focus on defense and wait for opportunities as they were leading 1 - 2.
- 55'Mazire Soula came on as a substitute for Armstrong Oko-Flex.
In the 55th minute, Mazire Soula was brought on to replace Armstrong Oko-Flex. Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia were tied 2-2, and this substitution could help the home team refresh their game.
- 55'Akram Bouras received a yellow card in the 55th minute.
In the 55th minute, Akram Bouras received a yellow card. The match was evenly contested after Universitatea Craiova equalized 2-2 against Levski Sofia.
- 59'Etim Monday Bassey came on the field.
In the 59th minute, Etim Monday Bassey came on as a substitute for Baiaram Ștefan. Universitatea Craiova made the substitution in a balanced game with the score at 2-2.
- 59'Universitatea Craiova adjusts its staff.
In the 59th minute, Pereira Nunes Silva Samuel Teles came on as a substitute for Mora Montoya Carlos. Universitatea Craiova made the substitution with the score at 2-2.
- 61'Craiova pressed forward in a closely contested match.
61st minute,Universitatea CraiovaThey are controlling the game with 56-44 possession and a superior shooting record of 10-3. Levski Sofia are under pressure, mainly defending and waiting for opportunities, while Craiova has only had 2 shots on target.
- 67'Tudor Băluță was brought onto the field.
In the 67th minute, Tudor Băluță came on to replace Stevanović Nikola. Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia were locked in a 2-2 draw, and this substitution could bring some extra life to the home team.
- 73'Craiova maintained the initiative, while Levski lurked.
73rd minute,Universitatea CraiovaLevski Sofia held the initiative with 58-42 possession and 6-2 corners, but they still showed sharpness with 2-4 shots on target. The game therefore remained evenly matched with the two teams tied 2-2.
- 77'Elisor Simon came on in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, Elisor Simon came on as a substitute for Mekvabishvili Anzor. With the game evenly balanced, this substitution opened up more options for the final moments.
- 77'Universitatea Craiova made a substitution in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, Borges Tavares Heriberto Moreno came on as a substitute for Matei David, with Universitatea Craiova drawing 2-2 with Levski Sofia. The match remained level after Universitatea Craiova equalized.
- 77'Gasper Trdin came on in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, Gasper Trdin came on to replace Everton Bala. This substitution, made in a balanced game, promised to add energy to the final minutes.
- 85'Craiova pressed forward, Levski defended.
In the 85th minute, Universitatea Craiova was still controlling the game with 57-43 possession and a superior shooting record of 14-6. Levski Sofia was forced to retreat under pressure, as Craiova also had 9-3 corners, but the score remained 2-2.
- 87'Juan Perea came on in the 87th minute.
In the 87th minute, Juan Perea came on to replace Reinaldo. With the game tied 2-2, Universitatea Craiova made another substitution in the final minutes.
- 88'Rus Adrián received a yellow card in the 88th minute.
In the 88th minute, Rus Adrián received a yellow card after being cautioned by the referee. With the game tied 2-2, this card made the final minutes even more tense.
- KTEnd: Universitatea Craiova 2-2 Levski Sofia
The match ended with a 2-2 draw.
Updated at 02:24 on 30/07/2026
Match information
Universitatea Craiova will face Levski Sofia in the UEFA Champions League. The match will take place at 00:30 on July 30, 2026, at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova.
This is a clash between two teams with balanced information on their current form, as the available data does not include recent results, league standings, or squad lists. Therefore, the focus of the analysis lies in the context of the matchup and how each team controls crucial moments in the game.
Levski Sofia holds the advantage from their most recent encounter.
In their most recent recorded encounters, Universitatea Craiova has neither won nor drawn, while Levski Sofia has secured one victory. This trend gives the away team a certain psychological advantage and places higher demands on Universitatea Craiova when playing at home.
However, one encounter is not enough to reflect the full current balance between the two teams. Universitatea Craiova will need to translate their home advantage at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco into control of the game, rather than letting past results dictate their approach.
The battle in the midfield can decide the outcome of the match.
In the absence of specific data regarding the expected formations and lineups, the key factor will likely lie in maintaining distance between the lines. A team that controls the ball better but lacks cohesion may struggle against an opponent who actively waits for opportunities to switch play.
Universitatea Craiova needs to maintain patience in their attacking moves, while limiting the spaces behind their midfield when pushing forward. For Levski Sofia, the advantage from their last encounter could give the visitors more confidence in choosing the right approach, especially under pressure.
In addition, set pieces and challenges in the area in front of the penalty box can be game-changers. Without available squad data, it's impossible to determine which players will be absent or which individual will play a key role in the match.
Pre-match analysis
Universitatea Craiova has the home advantage, but Levski Sofia enters the match with the edge from their most recent head-to-head record. This means the clash at Craiova promises to be decided by consistency in organization, emotional control, and effective handling of opportunities.
Overall, this is a difficult match to predict given the incomplete data on form, standings, and squad strength. Universitatea Craiova needs a proactive and tight performance to reverse the trend in their head-to-head encounters, while Levski Sofia has grounds to approach the match with more confidence.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).