22 February 2020 at 12:15

Referee: I. Stoyanov

Match Summary

Cherno More Varna and Levski Sofia drew 2:2. The match was played in First League 2019. Goals were scored by M. Coureur 14′, S. Spierings 19′, D. Alar 90′, M. Minchev 90′. 13 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Cherno More Varna had 48% possession while Levski Sofia held 52%. Cherno More Varna had 10 shots (7 on target) compared to 10 (6 on target) for Levski Sofia. Cherno More Varna made 1 substitutions, Levski Sofia made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Cherno More Varna and Levski Sofia — 4 goals and 15 cards recorded during the match.

Cherno More Varna
Levski Sofia
Kick Off
M. Coureur
14′
Dimitris Chantakias31′
Ismail Isa37′
Daniel Dimov38′
Ismail Isa38′
Ismail Isa38′
Half Time
56′
Z. DimitrovD. Alar
56′
I. YurukovF. Mazurek
Mathias Coureur58′
59′Khaly Thiam
Viktor Popov60′
M. CoureurD. Angelov
74′
79′
PaulinhoI. Naydenov
90+3′
90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Cherno More Varna had 48% possession against Levski Sofia's 52%. Cherno More Varna registered 10 shots (7 on target) while Levski Sofia managed 10 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 7–5. Fouls committed: 21–25.

7Shots on Goal6
3Shots off Goal4
10Total Shots10
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
21Fouls25
7Corner Kicks5
4Offsides0
48%Ball Possession52%
7Yellow Cards4
1Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Cherno More Varna lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under I. Iliev, while Levski Sofia deployed a 3-5-2 under P. Hubchev.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Cherno More Varna is 6.74, compared to — for Levski Sofia. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Cherno More Varna's highest-rated starter is V. Panayotov (6.74), while Levski Sofia's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Cherno More Varna have contributed 2 goals and 1 assists this season, led by V. Panayotov (2G). Levski Sofia's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Cherno More Varna deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Levski Sofia's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Cherno More Varna field 4 midfielders averaging 6.74, versus Levski Sofia's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Cherno More Varna start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Levski Sofia averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 72% for Cherno More Varna and —% for Levski Sofia. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Cherno More Varna's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Levski Sofia. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Cherno More Varna's starting XI is 35.0 (youngest: V. Panayotov (35), oldest: V. Panayotov (35)), while Levski Sofia average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Cherno More Varna's starters average 28 league appearances each, versus 0 for Levski Sofia. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Cherno More Varna3-4-33-5-2Levski Sofia
GKDEFMIDFWD
18Mitrovič27Dimov5Stanchev44Chantak.6Popov71Panayot.7Andrade90Minchev9Isa19Coureur72Rodrigo1Mijatov.5Eyjólfs.4Goranov19Kargas26Lozev23Thiam40Spierin.11Dimitrov29Kostov7Paulinho77Yurukov

Substitutes

Coach: I. Iliev

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hubchev

Cherno More VarnaPosition StrengthLevski Sofia
6.74
Avg Rating
6.74Midfielder (4 v 5)
2G 1A0G 0A
Cherno More Varna3-4-3
18GoalkeeperM. Mitrovič
5DefenderS. Stanchev
44DefenderD. Chantakias
6DefenderV. Popov
27MidfielderD. Dimov
71MidfielderV. Panayotov6.72G1A
7MidfielderPatrick Andrade
19MidfielderM. Coureur
90ForwardM. Minchev
9ForwardI. Isa
72ForwardRodrigo
Levski Sofia3-5-2
1GoalkeeperM. Mijatović
5DefenderH. Eyjólfsson
4DefenderI. Goranov
19DefenderG. Kargas
26MidfielderD. Lozev
23MidfielderK. Thiam
40MidfielderS. Spierings
11MidfielderZ. Dimitrov
77MidfielderI. Yurukov
29ForwardS. Kostov
7ForwardPaulinho

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Cherno More Varna have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Levski Sofia show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Cherno More Varna

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Levski Sofia

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Cherno More Varna vs Levski Sofia Head to Head Results

Cherno More Varna and Levski Sofia have met 2 times — Cherno More Varna won 0, Levski Sofia won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Levski Sofia leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (2 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.

0

Cherno More Varna

0

Drawn

2

Levski Sofia

Goals: 2Goals: 5

Recent Meetings (2)

21 Mar 2026Levski Sofia2 – 1Cherno More Varna
19 Oct 2025Cherno More Varna1 – 3Levski Sofia
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 7 Apr 2026