Levski Sofia vs Sabah Baku Prediction & Betting Tips (7 August)

The first leg of the Conference League semi-finals will start this Thursday evening and we will witness a meeting between the Bulgarians of Levski Sofia and Sabah Baku, Club d'Azerbaijan. Levski Sofia will be logically favorite for this meeting, which they welcome at home in front of their supporters, but also because this club was relegated to conference League after its failure in the Europa League previously. Indeed, after having succeeded in qualifying in the 8th finals of qualifications against the Hapoel Beer Sheva, Levski Sofia had nevertheless held good against Braga in the quarterfinals in the first leg 0-0 but lost sorely in overtime thanks to a goal from Fran Navarro in the 104th minute 1-0. The Bulgarians will therefore have the opportunity to stay in a European competition by evolving in conference League.For his part, Sabah Baku will have had the same route in the Europa League eliminated against Celje 6-5 on the 2 meetings and relegated a little earlier than Levski Sofia in Conference League against Petrocub, Moldavian club.

They were able to win in the round trip then return, for a global score of 6-1. For the semi-finals, there will be a club opposite with a much higher level. It will be difficult for visitors to exist in this meeting.

In a clash where resilience met ambition, Levski Sofia and Sabah Baku showcased contrasting styles shaped by recent form. Levski Sofia’s defensive discipline was evident in their goalless draws against Braga and Hapoel Beer Sheva, proving their ability to hold firm against higher-tier opponents. Their explosive 5–0 win over Montana and clinical 2–1 victory at Septemvri Sofia underline the squad’s potential when given space to operate. Steadily building momentum, the Bulgarian side seems to thrive both in tight contests and when given license to dominate.

On the other side, Sabah Baku demonstrated their attacking instincts with convincing wins against Petrocub, netting six goals across two legs, and holding their own in a spirited 2–2 draw away to FC Rapid București. However, the narrow loss to Celje highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, particularly under pressure from fluid attacks. Sabah's ability to produce goals in bunches contrasts with Levski's measured approach, setting the stage for a clash where tactical balance might just outplay offensive firepower.

In a fixture where margins could be razor-thin, a 1–0 scoreline in favor of Levski Sofia feels like a plausible outcome shaped by recent patterns. Levski’s defensive resilience, showcased in multiple clean sheets against formidable opponents, suggests they can absorb Sabah’s attacking pressure while capitalizing on a single decisive moment. Sabah Baku, though potent going forward, has shown occasional lapses at the back, which Levski might exploit with precision. A solitary goal, perhaps from a set piece or a swift counter, could be all it takes to tilt the balance in Sofia’s favor.

• Summary: Levski Sofia is going head to head with Sabah FK starting on 7 Aug 2025 at 18:00 UTC at Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov stadium, Sofia city, Bulgaria. The match is a part of the UEFA Conference League, Qualification .
• Referee: Duje Strukan