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Levski Sofia and Jagiellonia Bialystok meet at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on Thursday, with both clubs eyeing a valuable Europa League victory in their pursuit of knockout football.
The Bulgarian champions have found consistency under Julio Velazquez, while their Polish counterparts arrive with renewed confidence after putting together three successive wins.
There should be plenty of attacking quality on display too, with both sides boasting forwards in good scoring form.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Levski Sofia vs. Jagiellonia Bialystok key stats
- Jagiellonia have scored nine goals across their last two away games.
- Levski Sofia have not tasted defeat since mid-September.
- All of Levski Sofia's last six matches have been away from home.
- Jagiellonia are looking to secure their third straight away win.
Levski Sofia vs. Jagiellonia Bialystok preview: Consistent hosts take on rejuvenated Poles
Levski Sofia vs Jagiellonia Bialystok — Tale of the Tape
| Levski Sofia | vs | Jagiellonia Bialystok |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (Efbet League) | Position | 9th (Ekstraklasa) |
| 32 | Points | 18 |
| 25 | Goals For | 17 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 18 |
| 7 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 4th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 5th (A) |
Velazquez is approaching his second anniversary in charge of Levski, having overseen an impressive run that has helped establish the Spaniard as an important figure at the club.
His team are currently enjoying a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions, winning four of those fixtures and scoring nine goals.
A 1-0 defeat to Red Bull Salzburg last September remains their most recent setback, with Levski failing to register a shot on target in what was their opening Europa League fixture.
Looking ahead to Thursday, Brazilian forward Reinaldo could prove particularly important, having scored two goals and created an assist across his last two European appearances. Compatriot Everton Bala is another attacking option expected to feature from the start.
The hosts will be without midfielder Asen Mitkov and experienced forward Radoslav Kirilov, who are both unavailable through injury, but Velazquez will be determined to take advantage of a rare opportunity to play at home after six successive away fixtures.
Jagiellonia, on the other hand, have experienced a change in fortunes after a miserable September and October, with Adrian Siemieniec's men now enjoying a three-match winning streak across all competitions.
At one point, the club endured a run of seven defeats in nine matches, while the head coach also attracted unwanted attention after receiving a six-match suspension and a €20,000 fine for contacting a match official before the penultimate game of last season.
Nevertheless, consecutive Ekstraklasa victories and a 6-0 demolition of Lechia Gdansk in the Polish Cup have helped restore confidence, giving the visitors a lift before their trip to Bulgaria.
When it comes to their Europa League campaign, Jaga have endured frustration, with their 3-1 victory over Ararat-Armenia being overshadowed by defeats to Olympiacos and Anderlecht – results which leave them just outside the top 24.
Siemieniec will be without Norbert Wojtuszek for Thursday's outing, but there are encouraging signs in attack, with Jesus Imaz and Nik Prelec finding the net in successive matches.
Prelec has already registered nine goal contributions since arriving in Bialystok, and Jagiellonia will hope the in-form forward can help them secure a first victory against Bulgarian opposition while breathing new life into their European ambitions.
Levski Sofia vs. Jagiellonia Bialystok form guide & betting tips
| Levski Sofia | vs | Jagiellonia Bialystok |
|---|---|---|
DWWDW |
Form | LLWWW |
| 3 | Goals For | 11 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 8 |
LDW |
UEFA Europa League | WWLWL |
Whispers predicts: Levski Sofia 2-2 Jagiellonia Bialystok
Both teams to score at 7/10 is an appealing selection given Levski have scored in six successive games and Jagiellonia rattled the net nine times across their last two away matches.
Backing the draw in the outright market at 13/5 is another interesting selection, considering both teams are entering Thursday’s fixture in good form.
Reinaldo to score anytime at 11/5 could be a popular bet after the Brazilian scored in his last two Europa League outings.
Backing the 2-2 draw in the correct score market at 12/1 would represent a long shot, though this bet did land during Levski Sofia’s Champions League qualifying game back in July.
> Both teams to score at 7/10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match Result: Draw at 13/5 | Likelihood: Probable
> Reinaldo to score anytime at 11/5 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 2-2 at 12/1 | Likelihood: Outsider