Levski vs Red Bull prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 17, 2026
On September 17, 2026, Levski and Red Bull will meet in the first round of the Europa League league phase. Both sides will be looking to make a winning start.
Levski vs. Red Bull team news and expert analysis
The Sofia club ended Ludogorets’ dominance last season and won the championship, their first since 2009. They also made a perfect start this time around, winning every match. Only against Botev Vratsa in the most recent round did they fail to score, ultimately settling for a draw. The Salzburg-based side, meanwhile, won the title 14 times between 2007 and 2023. But they then lost their grip on the league, finishing only third in the spring. This season, however, they have four wins and a draw against Wolfsberger.
The Bulgarians began their European campaign in the Champions League. There, they eliminated Borac Banja Luka and Universitatea Craiova, winning at home and drawing away. They then recorded two victories over Kairat. However, in the decisive round against AEK, they suffered a heavy defeat in Athens after a goalless draw on home soil.
The Austrians started in the Europa League and looked impressive. They first edged past Pafos by a one-goal margin, drawing 3-3 after a 1-0 win. Things were more straightforward against Mjällby, against whom they kept clean sheets in both matches: 1-0 in Sweden and 3-0 at home.
Previous meetings: Levski vs. Red Bull
The clubs have already met, back in 2009. The Austrians won both away and in Salzburg.
The visitors are once again considered the favorites, although not overwhelmingly so. The hosts also look capable of putting up a fight, so our pick is that this match will produce "over 2.5 total goals" (odds – 1.60).
Levski vs. Red Bull: key statistics and trends
- Levski have won two of their last five matches in European competitions
- Levski score an average of 2.33 goals and concede 0.44 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 44% of Levski matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.78
- Red Bull have won three times and drawn once in the league
- The club score 2.5 goals per game and concede 0.67
Levski vs. Red Bull: possible starting lineups
Levski play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Vutsov - Sentelles, Serafimov, Dimitrov, Aldair - Maicon Araujo dos Santos, Mubarik, Sergio Lobo - Reinaldo, Everton Bala, Oko-Flex
Red Bull play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Zawiszcki - Schmid, Tsabranski, Boma, Ferachnig - Mazurek, Barry - Baidoo, Konate, Redjic - Tabakovic
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