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Plzeň vs Levski Sofia: prediction, tip and odds, 22 October 2026, UEFA Europa League

1Plzeň1.78
XDraw4.00
2Levski Sofia4.90

Best price · Updated 22/10/26, 18:00

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Played: final score 1–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Plzeň v Levski Sofia: 22 October 2026 · 20:00 at Doosan Arena (Pilsner), with Alejandro Hernández refereeing. We have Plzeň (55%) down as favourites. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.

Plzeň vs Levski Sofia: tip and prediction
Goals
Over 2.5 goals
1.86
Result
Plzeň to win
1.78
Combo
Plzeň + over 2.5 goals combined
2.94
34% · fair odds for the combo
53%Chance
1–1likely score
≈ 3 goalstotal in the match
Safer option: Plzeň or draw (1X): 80% probability, best odds 1.21.

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Plzeň vs Levski Sofia: analysis of the match

What our tip is based on

  1. Table. Plzeň are 33rd in the table, on 0 points after 3 matches (0W 0D 3L), and Levski Sofia are 17th, on 4 points (1W 1D 1L).
  2. Head to head. From 1 meetings: 0 wins for Plzeň, 1 win for Levski Sofia and 0 draws, with the goals at 1–2.

What to expect

For us, Plzeň are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (11.2%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.

What stands out is that the table favours the Levski Sofia, whereas the betting market leans slightly towards the home side. When the indicators disagree like this, the match is difficult to read, and a more careful bet is the sensible choice.

In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.75), and we rate it at 54%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 54% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 53% chance.

Prediction summary

  1. Meetings: 1; Plzeň 0 wins, 0 draws, Levski Sofia 1 win.
  2. An average of 3.0 goals per meeting between these teams.
  3. Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 53%.
  4. Out: Plzeň 0, Levski Sofia 0.

Alternative tip: BTTS – yes

Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 54%, best price 1.75). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.

Absences

Absent for Plzeň: no absences. Absent for Levski Sofia: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.

Plzeň vs Levski Sofia: compare the odds

Match result1X2
Best price1.784.004.90
Market average1.733.864.68
Lowest odds1.703.634.40
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.271.2476.0%
Over 2.5 goals1.861.8052.9%
Under 2.5 goals2.102.0247.1%
Over 3.5 goals3.092.9032.5%
BTTS – yes1.751.7353.9%
BTTS – no2.052.0246.1%

Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 22/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 5.2%.

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At a glance

  • Likely result: Plzeň 1–1 Levski Sofia, roughly 3 goals in total.
  • Table: Plzeň 33rd (0 points), Levski Sofia 17th (4 points).
  • H2H: 1 match: Plzeň 0W 0D 1L, goals 1–2.
  • Absences: Plzeň 0, Levski Sofia 0.

Who will win Plzeň vs Levski Sofia?

Plzeň55%
Draw25%
Levski Sofia20%

Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.

Plzeň vs Levski Sofia: more betting tips

Plzeň or draw (1X)79.7% · fair odds 1.26 · best 1.21
Likely
Over 1.5 goals76.0% · fair odds 1.32 · best 1.27
Likely
Under 3.5 goals67.5% · fair odds 1.48 · best 1.44
Likely
Plzeň to win55.0% · fair odds 1.82 · best 1.78
Possible
BTTS – yes53.9% · fair odds 1.86 · best 1.75
Possible
Over 2.5 goals52.9% · fair odds 1.89 · best 1.86
Possible
Under 2.5 goals47.1% · fair odds 2.12 · best 2.10
Outsider
BTTS – no46.1% · fair odds 2.17 · best 2.05
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals32.5% · fair odds 3.08 · best 3.09
Outsider
Draw24.7% · fair odds 4.05 · best 4.00
Outsider
Levski Sofia to win20.3% · fair odds 4.92 · best 4.90
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. Value exists when the best odds available are above the fair odds. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider < 50%.

Tips on corners and cards

Cornersline 9.5 corners
Over 1.97 · Under 1.78
probability of over 47.4%
Cardsline 4.5 cards
Over 2.10 · Under 1.69
probability of over 44.5%

Correct score prediction

1 : 111.2%
1 : 011.2%
2 : 19.8%
2 : 09.8%
0 : 16.4%
0 : 06.4%

Plzeň vs Levski Sofia: team news and absences

Plzeň

  • No reported absences

Levski Sofia

  • No reported absences

Changes are possible before kick-off.

Standings and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Olympiakos Piraeus43-1-04:110
2Benfica33-0-010:29
3Bayer Leverkusen33-0-08:09
4Bournemouth33-0-08:19
5Ferencvárosi TC33-0-09:39
6Union Saint-Gilloise32-1-08:17
7Juventus32-1-09:37
8Beşiktaş32-1-09:57
9Sunderland32-1-04:27
10AZ Alkmaar32-0-16:26
11Omonia Nicosia32-0-15:46
12Rennes41-3-04:36
13Lyon32-0-15:66
14Real Sociedad31-1-18:34
15Crystal Palace31-1-18:54
16Sparta Praha31-1-15:34
17Levski Sofia31-1-13:34
18Dinamo Zagreb31-1-13:44
19Sturm Graz31-1-11:34
20NEC Nijmegen31-1-15:84
21Red Bull Salzburg31-1-13:64
22Anderlecht31-0-24:33
231899 Hoffenheim31-0-25:53
24AC Milan31-0-24:53
25Celta Vigo31-0-23:43
26OFI31-0-23:43
27Jagiellonia31-0-24:63
28Torreense31-0-24:73
29Celje30-1-22:71
30Hapoel Beer Sheva30-1-21:61
31Lillestrøm30-1-22:91
32Lech Poznań30-1-21:91
33Plzeň30-0-32:70
34Marseille30-0-31:60
35Celtic30-0-33:90
36Ararat-Armenia30-0-32:110

Recent matches

Plzeň

1 NovWBaník Ostrava 0–4 Plzeň
25 OctLPlzeň 1–2 Pardubice
22 OctLPlzeň 1–2 Levski Sofia
18 OctWFK Jablonec 2–3 Plzeň
15 OctLFerencvárosi TC 2–1 Plzeň

Levski Sofia

22 OctWPlzeň 1–2 Levski Sofia
15 OctDNEC Nijmegen 1–1 Levski Sofia
17 SeptLLevski Sofia 0–1 Red Bull Salzburg

Home and away

Plzeň at home2 matches: 0W 0D 2L, goals 1–5
Levski Sofia away2 matches: 1W 1D 0L, goals 3–2

Head to head

All matches
0Plzeň
0Draws
1Levski Sofia
22/10/26 · Plzeň 1–2 Levski Sofia

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin5.2%

Questions and answers

What do we tip for Plzeň vs Levski Sofia?

Over 2.5 goals (1.86); Plzeň to win (1.78).

Who will win Plzeň vs Levski Sofia?

We estimate: Plzeň win 55%, draw 25%, Levski Sofia win 20%.

Where and when is the game being played?

Date: 22 October 2026, kick-off: 20:00, venue: Doosan Arena, Pilsner. Referee: Alejandro Hernández.

Who will be missing?

Plzeň: no absences. Levski Sofia: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.

Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?

We estimate over 2.5 goals at 53% (odds 1.86); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 47% (odds 2.10).

Will both teams score?

By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 54% (odds 1.75).

Which correct score is the likeliest?

We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.2%), then 1–0 (11.2%) and 2–1 (9.8%).

What are your predictions based on?

We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.

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