Universitatea Craiova 2-2 Levski Sofia: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Champions League · Wednesday 29 July 2026 · Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova), Craiova · referee M. Marcenaro · full time
Full time: Universitatea Craiova 2-2 Levski Sofia
Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia drew 2-2 in Champions League on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova). The goals: Everton Bala 13', Aldair 16', Nicușor Bancu 45+2', Adrian Rus 48'.
How the match unfolded
The opening goal came in the 13th minute: Everton Bala for Levski Sofia, set up by Serginho. Aldair made it 0-2 to Levski Sofia in the 16th minute, set up by Everton Bala. Nicușor Bancu made it 1-2 to Universitatea Craiova in the 45th minute (+2), set up by David Matei. Universitatea Craiova levelled at 2-2 in the 48th minute through Adrian Rus.
Levski Sofia led by two and were pegged back: Universitatea Craiova came back for a draw.
It was 1-2 at half-time, and the second half changed the result.
The referee, M. Marcenaro, showed 6 yellow cards: 2 to Universitatea Craiova and 4 to Levski Sofia.
Universitatea Craiova: F. Amaral Rino Coelho, 3-4-3 · Levski Sofia: J. Velázquez Santiago, 4-3-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
Universitatea Craiova had 3 shots on target, Levski Sofia 5.
Universitatea Craiova had 55% of the ball.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Universitatea Craiova came into it with 4 Champions League matches played, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.0 a match, and had won 50% of their matches.
Levski Sofia came into it with 8 Champions League matches played, scoring 1.3 and conceding 0.9 a match, with 0.31 expected goals for and – against, and had won 50% of their matches.
Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia: the match in numbers
| Universitatea Craiova | Match statistics | Levski Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| 55% | Ball possession | 45% |
| 9 | Total shots | 7 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 9 | Corners | 4 |
| 14 | Fouls | 20 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Everton Bala (Levski Sofia), rated 6.8 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal, 1 assist.
Universitatea Craiova
- Tudor Băluță 6.5
- Monday Etim 6.5
- Heri Tavares 6.5
- Simon Elisor 6.5
- Samuel Teles 6.5
Levski Sofia
- Everton Bala 6.8 1 goal, 1 assist
- Gasper Trdin 6.5
- Mazire Soula 6.5
- Reinaldo 6.4
- Aldair 6.4 1 goal
The lowest-rated starter was Laurențiu Popescu at 5.9. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Universitatea Craiova: Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe Thursday 15 October 2026 · Europa Conference League
- Levski Sofia: NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia Thursday 15 October 2026 · Europa League
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Questions about Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia
What was the score in Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia?
Universitatea Craiova 2-2 Levski Sofia (half-time 1-2), Champions League, Wednesday 29 July 2026.
Who scored in Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia?
Everton Bala 13', Aldair 16', Nicușor Bancu 45+2', Adrian Rus 48'.
Did Moneyball predict Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia?
Everton Bala, rated 6.8 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia?
M. Marcenaro.
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