Levski Sofia vs Braga Prediction 24.07.2025 | UEFA Europa League

• Competition: UEFA Europa League - Second Round 1st leg
• Date: Thursday, 24th, July 2025
• Kickoff: 18:30 UK / 19:30 CEST
• Venue: Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov (Sofia)

Looking to make a strong start in their quest for European football, Braga visit Sofia to face Levski in Thursday’s first leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round.

Levski Sofia booked their place in the second round of the UEFA Europa League qualifiers the hard way, enduring a gruelling double-header against the resilient Israeli unit Hapoel Beer Sheva before finally sealing progression through the lottery of penalties.

Meanwhile, Braga now face a tougher challenge to secure their spot in UEFA’s second-tier competition after their inconsistent displays in the closing stages of the Primeira Liga cost them a direct qualification spot, leaving them with a more difficult path ahead.

Levski Sofia vs Braga Betting Tips : BRAGA TO WIN

Despite the passionate support that will echo from every corner of the stadium and undoubtedly push Levski forward, it's hard to imagine them containing the technical precision and relentless tempo of the Portuguese side, so we expect Braga to return to their Quarry with a valuable first-leg advantage. Levski turned up the heat at the Georgi Asparuhov over the weekend with a five-star demolition of newcomers Montana to kick off their domestic charge in style, but their European outings have been anything but convincing with just one victory from their last six continental appearances. Braga embarked on their summer schedule under the guidance of new head coach Carlos Vicens, who wasted no time stamping his authority by steering the side to a perfect record in all five friendlies, a run they hope to extend as they step into competitive action on Bulgarian soil. Although the Blues from Sofia have proven to be a tough opponent on their home turf, losing just once in their last six European outings, Braga's attacking prowess and squad depth could be the decisive factor, so we believe the Portuguese side will secure a narrow but valuable advantage away from home.