As the Bulgaria First League heats up on 22.08.2026, Levski Sofia and Spartak Varna prepare for a crucial encounter. This match is set to display Levski Sofia's strategic depth and gameplay sophistication. Dive into our pre-game analysis, which includes a detailed look at tactical plans, player comparisons, and expert betting tips.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CSKA 1948 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13/6 | 13 |
| 4 | Levski Sofia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9/2 | 12 |
| 5 | Arda Kardzhali | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8/4 | 10 |
| 6 | Spartak Varna | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8/6 | 7 |
| 7 | Botev Plovdiv | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7/8 | 7 |
Key Player Statistics: Levski Sofia vs Spartak Varna
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Spartak Varna | Levski Sofia | 07.12.2025 | 1-3 |
| First League | Levski Sofia | Spartak Varna | 10.08.2025 | 2-1 |
| First League | Levski Sofia | Spartak Varna | 21.02.2025 | 2-0 |
| First League | Spartak Varna | Levski Sofia | 31.08.2024 | 0-0 |
| First League | Spartak Varna | Levski Sofia | 06.11.2022 | 2-2 |
| First League | Levski Sofia | Spartak Varna | 16.07.2022 | 5-0 |
| Cup | Spartak Varna | Levski Sofia | 25.09.2019 | 1-5 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | Kairat Almaty | Levski Sofia | 11.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| First League | Levski Sofia | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 07.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Levski Sofia | Kairat Almaty | 04.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Levski Sofia | Septemvri Sofia | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Universitatea Craiova | Levski Sofia | 29.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Levski Sofia | 25.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Levski Sofia | Universitatea Craiova | 22.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Levski Sofia | Dunav Ruse | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Levski Sofia | Borac Banja Luka | 14.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Borac Banja Luka | Levski Sofia | 07.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Spartak Varna | Septemvri Sofia | 17.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Spartak Varna | 10.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| First League | Spartak Varna | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 03.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Spartak Varna | 26.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| First League | Spartak Varna | CSKA 1948 | 17.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Spartak Varna | Dobrudzha | 11.07.2026 | 7-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Spartak Varna | Nesebar | 08.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Plovdiv | Spartak Varna | 04.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Spartak Varna | Dunav Ruse | 27.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Spartak Varna | FK Minyor Pernik | 31.01.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Levski Sofia VS Spartak Varna
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Levski Sofia vs Spartak Varna
Bookies' predictions
Levski Sofia
Betting Intelligence: Levski Sofia vs Spartak Varna
Levski Sofia are on fire right now. And I mean that literally. Four games into the new Bulgaria First League season, they've won every single one, scored nine goals, conceded just two, and they're doing all of this while also navigating the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. This is a club that means business.
Spartak Varna arrive at the Georgi Asparuhov Stadium with seven points from four games. That's a decent start. But decent doesn't cut it against a Levski side playing with this kind of momentum.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record between these two tells a very clear story. Levski have beaten Spartak in their last three competitive meetings, including a 5-0 demolition back in 2022 and a 3-0 league win in February 2025. The most recent clash? Levski won 3-1 away at Varna in December. This isn't a rivalry of equals right now.
Don't be fooled by Spartak's attacking numbers. They've scored eight goals in four games, which looks impressive on paper. But look closer — they've already shipped five at the other end, and Levski's defence has been near-impenetrable this season, conceding just twice in four outings.
Here's the surprising stat that most casual fans will miss. Spartak have four players already sitting on eight or more yellow cards this season, with D. Yordanov leading the way on eleven. M. Kovalev has even picked up a red card. Playing against a slick, fast-moving Levski attack, that disciplinary fragility could prove catastrophic. Watch for an early card in this one — the yellow card market is absolutely worth your attention here.
On the Levski side, the creative engine runs through M. Soula and R. Kirilov, their top assist providers. Soula with five assists in 34 matches and Kirilov with four in 32 — these are the men who make Levski tick. If Spartak can't close them down quickly, the goals will flow.
The odds tell their own story. Levski at 1.25, the draw at 4.80, Spartak at 10.00. That 1.25 feels tight, but the value here might actually be in the Asian handicap markets — Levski giving a goal start looks genuinely appealing given their form and history. I'd also strongly consider backing over 2.5 goals. These sides have combined for seventeen goals in four games each this season.
My prediction? Levski win this convincingly. I'm going 3-1, with Spartak nicking a late consolation but never really threatening. A Soula assist and an early booking for the Varna backline feels almost inevitable.
Levski Sofia are building something special this season. Saturday is the next step in that story. Make sure you're watching.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Centelles | Spain | 26 | Defender | 185 cm | 73 kg |
| A. Oko-Flex | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Reinaldo | Brazil | 25 | Attacker | 177 cm | 69 kg |
| K. Dimitrov | Bulgaria | 29 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| M. Lukov | Bulgaria | 33 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| S. Vutsov | Bulgaria | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| C. Makoun | Venezuela | 26 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| G. Trdin | Slovenia | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Serafimov | North Macedonia | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Everton Bala | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| E. El Moubarik | Morocco | 25 | Midfielder | 177 | 68 |
| O. Kamdem | France | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Serginho | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 181 | 77 |
| Aldair | Portugal | 26 | Defender | 175 | 60 |
| Hevertton Santos | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 182 | 73 |
| A. Bouras | Algeria | 24 | Midfielder | 184 | n/a |
| J. Perea | Colombia | 27 | Attacker | 190 | 82 |
| Maicon | Brazil | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Raychev | Bulgaria | 20 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| David Kusso | Angola | 22 | Midfielder | 184 cm | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Lozev | Bulgaria | 32 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Pehlivanov | Bulgaria | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Yanchev | Bulgaria | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Georgiev | Bulgaria | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Budinov | Bulgaria | 26 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| Ndualu Pahama | France | 33 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| M. Kovalev | Ukraine | 26 | Goalkeeper | 188 | n/a |
| A. Granchov | Bulgaria | 33 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Xande | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 170 | 68 |
| C. Dhifallah | Tunisia | 38 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Ivanov | Bulgaria | 24 | Attacker | 180 | 65 |
| Georg Stojanovski | North Macedonia | 22 | Attacker | 186 | |
| Berna | Portugal | 24 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| Kolako Johnson | Liberia | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Ivan Aleksiev | Bulgaria | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Mateo Jurić-Petrašilo | Croatia | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Yordanov | Bulgaria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Halachev | Bulgaria | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Lukas Magđinski | Croatia | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Marinov | Bulgaria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Levski Sofia vs Spartak Varna match odds
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