Levski vs Braga: Europa League Prediction (25.07.2025)

On July 25, 2025, at 00:30 WIB, the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal qualification round between Levski and Braga will take place in the capital of Bulgaria. Bookmakers consider the visitors favorites. Let’s examine the current form of both teams and provide a prediction for the match.

Levski

The Blues are the runners-up of the Bulgarian championship. They finished last season in second place, 11 points behind Ludogorets. Recently, Levski have been in solid form. Across all competitions, including friendlies, they are unbeaten in their last 13 matches. The club had an excellent preseason, winning all four of their games. Levski began their Europa League qualification journey in the first round, where they faced Hapoel Be’er Sheva. Both legs ended without goals in regular time. In extra time, the teams exchanged goals, and Levski came out on top in the penalty shootout.

Braga

The Arsenalistas finished fourth in the Portuguese league last season. Despite this, expectations are high for them to reach the Europa League main stage, as Braga are considered a solid mid-level European side. Last season, the club played in the group stage of the continent’s second-tier competition but narrowly missed the playoffs. They fell just one goal short, finishing 25th and losing out to Fenerbahçe on goal difference (9:12 vs. 10:12). Braga had a strong preseason, picking up wins against respectable opponents such as Austria’s Wolfsberger and Greece’s Panathinaikos.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

There are no previous meetings between the two teams. This will be their first encounter.

Prediction

For the Levski vs Braga match, the prediction favors the visitors. The Portuguese club looked strong in preseason and appears well-prepared for this tie. It won’t be an easy game for Braga, as the Sofia-based team has also built momentum. However, the difference in player quality should make an impact. To illustrate, Levski’s total squad value is around 20 million euros, while Braga’s is 173 million. In this case, the recommended bet is a Braga win at odds of 1.58.