Having secured their first main-stage European win in 16 years, Levski Sofia will return to the Georgi Asparuhov Stadium on Thursday to the backing of increasingly optimistic fans as they host Jagiellonia Białystok in round four of the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase. Both sides have picked up just one win apiece from their opening three games and will be looking to secure a positive result this midweek to put themselves in a more comfortable position midway through the league phase.
It has been a tournament of gradual improvement for Levski Sofia, who fell to a 1-0 defeat against Red Bull Salzburg in the opening round, earned a point in a 1-1 draw against NEC Nijmegen in the second before claiming a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen last month.
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The Bulgarian side have since extended their unbeaten run in the domestic league to 12 games and will hope to carry that form into Thursday’s encounter as they look to consolidate their place in the top 24.
Jagiellonia Białystok, meanwhile, have endured a less impressive start to their debut Europa League campaign, with their only win so far coming against fellow debutants Ararat-Armenia. An opening-round loss to Olympiacos and a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Belgian outfit Anderlecht last time out have left the Polish side sitting in 27th place after three games.
Considering that the visitors have also suffered six defeats in 12 domestic league games and still have to face the likes of Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and Olympique Lyonnais, significant improvements will be needed ahead of Thursday’s encounter.
Levski Sofia vs Jagiellonia Białystok Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Thursday’s game will mark the first meeting between the two sides.
- Levski have recorded two wins, one draw and one defeat in their four previous encounters with Polish opposition.
- The hosts have scored and conceded the same number of goals (three) across their three Europa League games so far, compared to the visitors’ four goals scored and six conceded.
- Levski Sofia boast the third-best attacking record and the best defensive record in the Bulgarian top flight, having scored 25 goals and conceded just five in 12 games.
Levski Sofia vs Jagiellonia Białystok Prediction
Although only slight favorites, the Bulgarian side are tipped to come away with all three points on Thursday, thanks to their home advantage, considerably better recent form and the superior quality within their squad.
Jagiellonia will fancy their chances of securing a draw but will need to be at their best to take anything from Thursday’s encounter.
Prediction: Levski Sofia 2-1 Jagiellonia Białystok
Levski Sofia vs Jagiellonia Białystok Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Levski Sofia to win
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/Under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
