- Craiova are in the better form of the two teams, winning seven of their last ten across all competitions, losing just one.
- Craiova have been unbeaten at home in all competitions this season, conceding just five goals in five home games.
Competitive clash expected in Romania
Universitatea Craiova host PFC Levski Sofia in what should be a competitive UEFA Champions League Qualification tie on Wednesday, with the teams only separated by a one goal in their home game in Bulgaria on UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026.
Levski have been in decent form ahead of the game, winning their last three across all competitions, including a 2-1 home win over FC Dunav Ruse and the 1-0 victory over Craiova, while Craiova are 4-0-1 in their last five after a 4-0 home victory over FC UTA Arad before the defeat to Levski.
The hosts have been in better form than their visitors, however, winning seven of their last ten games and losing just once, while they've also been perfect at home this term, winning all five of their games at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco and conceding just five goals.
Stalemate on the cards
Levski's form has been pretty good too, with six wins, three draws and just a solitary defeat from their last ten, but they haven't yet managed to win on the road in all competitions, drawing all three of their away games this term, and they'll need to improve on their 0.67 goals per game average on the road if they're to find the breakthrough in Romania.
Under 2.5 goals at 7/10 and Both Teams to Score - No at 41/50 appeal for what is likely to be a cagey affair, with a 1-0 win for the home side looking the best bet in the correct score market.
Top performers a key factor
As always, top performers can be key in a tight tie and in Assad Al Hamlawi, Craiova have their danger man. The forward is the club's top scorer in UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 with two goals in two games.
Levski, meanwhile, have been boosted by the form of Armstrong Oko-Flex, who has two goals in three matches in UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026, while Everton Bala is the driving force behind their play, providing three assists in their last five games.
Filipe Coelho's Craiova play a compact style of football and are direct and fast on the transition, switching between a 3-4-3 and a 4-3-3 to counter-attack through the middle.
Julio Velazquez sets Levski up to press high and play with width, while his side are an organised 4-x-3 unit that are adept at forcing the opposition into mistakes and pouncing on the counter.
These two tactical matchups should make for an interesting clash and the press of Levski against Craiova's block could be key, while the ability of Bala to cut through defenses could be decisive.
