Plzen vs Levski Sofia
Levski Sofia snatch win at Plzen
A late second-half strike secures a narrow away victory in the Europa League.
Levski Sofia edged out Plzen 2-1 in a closely contested Europa League clash. Everton Bala's first-half goal gave Levski the lead, but Plzen responded through C. Kabongo after the break. Reinaldo restored Levski's advantage shortly after, sealing the win. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a home win, proving the visitors' resilience.
Outcome probability
Plzen and Levski Sofia face off in a group stage encounter that promises a competitive edge. Both teams have shown glimpses of attacking prowess, but defensive frailties could be the deciding factor in this fixture.
Match factors
No confirmed absences for either team
Both Plzen and Levski Sofia have no confirmed injured players, so full squads are available.
Plzen's home scoring streak
Plzen has scored in their last home game and averages 4 goals scored at home, indicating strong home attacking form.
Plzen's defensive struggles
Plzen has conceded in their last two matches and has a current streak of conceding goals, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities.
The context
Plzen have played two matches in this competition so far, recording one win and one loss, with an even goal tally of four scored and four conceded. Levski Sofia's recent form in this competition is less documented, but both sides enter this match with full squads available, setting the stage for an open contest.
Key facts
- 1.Plzen have played 2 matches in this competition with 1 win and 1 loss.
- 2.Plzen have scored 4 goals and conceded 4 in this competition so far.
- 3.Plzen have scored in their last home game and average 4 goals at home.
- 4.Plzen have conceded in their last two matches, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
- 5.Both teams have full squads available with no confirmed absences.
Analysis
Plzen's recent home form is notable, having scored in their last home game and averaging four goals at home, indicating a strong attacking presence on familiar turf. However, their defence has shown vulnerabilities, conceding in their last two matches. Levski Sofia will look to exploit these defensive lapses, but Plzen's offensive momentum could prove decisive. The prediction leans towards a home win with a 2-1 scoreline, reflecting the balance between Plzen's attacking strengths and defensive concerns.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Plzen
Away — Levski Sofia
Prediction
The forecast is for Plzen to clinch a 2-1 victory over Levski Sofia. While the confidence in this outcome is low due to limited data and the competitive nature of the fixture, the home side's scoring streak and attacking form give them the edge in what should be a closely contested match.
The verdict
Expect a lively encounter with Plzen narrowly overcoming Levski Sofia. Both teams have the firepower to score, but Plzen's home advantage and recent goal-scoring form should see them through to a 2-1 win.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Soula
Yellow Card
Everton Bala
Assist: Reinaldo
Hrošovský
Soula
Višinský
Kabongo
Assist: Souaré
Reinaldo
Assist: Maicon
Pališčák
Everton Bala
Ladra
Kabongo
Reinaldo
El Moubarik
PirgiÄ
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 26 |  Union St. Gilloise | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 |  Plzen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 |  Jagiellonia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 31 |  Celta Vigo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 32 |  Levski Sofia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 33 |  Celje | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Plzen
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 2T. PališčákD
- 3D. VavroD
- 6L. ČervM
- 9D. VišinskýF
- 17P. HrošovskýM
- 18T. LadraM
- 19C. SouaréD
- 25C. KabongoF
- 40S. DwehD
- 44F. WiegeleG
- 99A. MemićM
Substitutes
- 1D. ŤapajG
- 5Karel SpáčilD
- 7S. LawalF
- 10M. ToureF
- 11M. VydraF
- 12A. SojkaM
- 14Merchas DoskiD
- 20Jiří Maxim PanošM
- 23B. FaalF
- 29A. GabrielD
- 36S. PirgiÄM
- 98F. PrebslD
Levski Sofia
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3MaiconD
- 4C. MakounD
- 7ReinaldoF
- 8M. GrujićM
- 17Everton BalaM
- 19E. El MoubarikM
- 21AldairD
- 22M. SoulaM
- 35SerginhoM
- 50K. DimitrovD
- 92S. VutsovG
Substitutes
- 1O. VladimirovG
- 2Hevertton SantosD
- 9J. PereaF
- 11A. Oko-FlexF
- 20Álex CentellesD
- 27David KussoF
- 28S. StoyanchovF
- 31N. SerafimovD
- 47A. BourasM
- 78M. LukovG
Plzen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Kabongo | F | 77 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| C. Souaré | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| D. Vavro | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Dweh | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| A. Sojka | M | 16 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| T. Ladra | M | 74 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| S. Lawal | F | 30 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| A. Memić | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| M. Vydra | F | 13 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Červ | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| B. Faal | F | 16 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Hrošovský | M | 60 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| T. Pališčák | D | 74 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| S. PirgiÄ | M | 30 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| D. Višinský | F | 60 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| F. Wiegele | G | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Ťapaj | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Gabriel | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Merchas Doski | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Prebsl | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Toure | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jiří Maxim Panoš | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Karel Spáčil | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Levski Sofia
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinaldo | F | 82 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3/4 |
| Everton Bala | M | 74 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/5 |
| Maicon | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3/6 |
| Aldair | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| K. Dimitrov | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Makoun | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Álex Centelles | D | 8 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. El Moubarik | M | 82 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Grujić | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Serginho | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| A. Oko-Flex | F | 30 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Perea | F | 8 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Bouras | M | 16 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Soula | M | 60 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| S. Vutsov | G | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Serafimov | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hevertton Santos | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Vladimirov | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Kusso | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Lukov | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Stoyanchov | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Plzen vs Levski Sofia?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Plzen to win against Levski Sofia.
- What score did Fipster predict for Plzen vs Levski Sofia?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Plzen 2–1 Levski Sofia.
- What were the win probabilities for Plzen vs Levski Sofia?
- Fipster's model gave Plzen a 35% chance of winning, Levski Sofia a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.