Match Details & Team Information
•Jul 10 • 17:30 UTCLevski Sofia
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Levski Sofia is a historic Bulgarian club, finishing 2nd in the Bulgarian First League in the 2024-2025 season. [27] They have a strong pedigree, being the only Bulgarian club never relegated from the top division since 1937, and have reached European quarter-finals multiple times, including becoming the first Bulgarian club to play in the UEFA Champions League group stage in 2006. [33]
Tactical Notes
Under coach Julio Velázquez, Levski Sofia generally employs a disciplined approach. [12, 33] Their strong defensive record, especially at home, indicates a solid structure. They concluded the 2024-2025 season strongly without losing their last seven matches in the First League. [12]
Key Players
Hapoel Beer Sheva finished 2nd in the Israeli Premier League in the 2024-2025 season. [15, 34] They are considered a top team in Israeli football, known for a strong overall performance in their domestic league. [15]
Tactical Notes
Under coach Ran Kozuch, Hapoel Beer Sheva is known for an attacking style of play, evidenced by their high goal-scoring record in the Israeli Premier League. [13, 15] Their recent friendly results show a mixed bag, but their league form was strong, including significant wins. [15]
Key Players
Levski Sofia enters this UEFA Europa League qualifier with a slight advantage, playing at home where they generally perform well. Their recent form shows consistency with few losses, and historically, they have had the upper hand against Hapoel Beer Sheva. While Hapoel Beer Sheva is a strong attacking team in their domestic league, their recent friendly results have been mixed, and they will face a disciplined Levski defense. The match is anticipated to be a low-scoring affair, with Levski Sofia having a higher probability of securing a narrow victory.