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Levski Sofia vs Red Bull Salzburg prediction

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Round: League Stage - 1
Venue: Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sophia
Referee: Mohammad Al-Emara

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Form

Recent form

Levski Sofia

68Strong

Last 4 matches · 2W-1D-1L · +3 goal difference

Red Bull Salzburg

47Average

Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -2 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance

Red Bull Salzburg or Draw

BetGenius backs Red Bull Salzburg or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

75%

Confidence

Strong

Preview

Match preview

Levski Sofia open their UEFA Europa League league stage campaign with a demanding home fixture against Red Bull Salzburg. The Bulgarian side enter this clash following mixed domestic results, having drawn 0-0 against Botev Vratsa and lost 2-4 at home to CSKA Sofia, despite previously recording three consecutive victories against CSKA 1948, Slavia Sofia, and Botev Plovdiv.

Red Bull Salzburg arrive in impressive form across all competitions, remaining undefeated in their recent run of matches. The Austrian side have demonstrated potent attacking efficiency, scoring three or more goals in four of their last five matches, including comprehensive wins over SKN ST. Polten, Rapid Vienna, Austria Vienna, and Mjallby AIF before a 1-1 away draw with Ried.

With Salzburg carrying superior scoring output and consistent European pedigree into this fixture, Levski Sofia face a tough assignment. The visitors possess sufficient quality to dictate tempo, making them strong candidates to secure at least a share of the points in Sofia.

Analysis

Key factors

Red Bull Salzburg have won four of their last five matches, scoring 16 goals across that span.
Salzburg have not failed to score in any of their recorded competitive matches this season.
Levski Sofia have shown defensive lapses, conceding four goals in a recent home defeat against CSKA Sofia.
Levski Sofia were held to a 0-0 draw by Botev Vratsa in their most recent domestic outing.

Availability

Team news

Levski Sofia

P. HristovOff the roster
O. KamdemOff the roster
R. KirilovKnee Injury
A. MitkovInjury
M. SangareOff the roster
A. BourasMuscle Injury

Red Bull Salzburg

E. AguilarMuscle Injury
A. ChaseOff the roster
F. MatijasevicOff the roster
J. MoserOff the roster
J. OmoregieAchilles Tendon Injury
N. VeratschnigKnee Injury

Numbers

Statistical comparison

Levski Sofia at homeRed Bull Salzburg away

Played

0-0-1

W-D-L

1-3-0

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Scored /game

1.3

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Conceded /game

0.5

—

Clean sheets

—

Failed to score

—

BTTS (last 5)

40%

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Over 2.5 (last 5)

80%

Table

Table context

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#	Team	P	GD	Pts
14	Real SociedadPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	+5	4
15	Crystal PalacePromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	+3	4
16	Sparta PrahaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	+2	4
17	Levski SofiaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	0	4
18	Dinamo ZagrebPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	-1	4
19	Sturm GrazPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	-2	4
20	NEC NijmegenPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	-3	4
21	Red Bull SalzburgPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	-3	4
22	AnderlechtPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	+1	3
23	1899 HoffenheimPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	0	3
24	AC MilanPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	-1	3

History

Head-to-head

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0
Levski Sofia: 0
Draws: 1
Red Bull Salzburg

Red Bull Salzburg have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

2026-09-17Levski Sofia0-1Red Bull Salzburg

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Our record in UEFA Europa League

60%59 won from 98 settled predictions (1 void)

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Predictions

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Double Chance

Red Bull Salzburg or Draw

75%

Confidence

Red Bull Salzburg are unbeaten across their last five matches, racking up four wins and a draw while scoring 16 goals in that sequence. They have scored in every recorded fixture and average two goals scored per match. Levski Sofia recently displayed defensive vulnerability in a 2-4 home defeat against CSKA Sofia, suggesting Salzburg's attack will find scoring opportunities. Backing Salzburg to win or draw covers the most likely outcomes.

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