Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 19:00
The encounter between CSKA Sofia and Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to kick off at 19:00 on Thursday, 13/08, at Stadion Vasil Levski.
This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet We expect a draw in the second half for the CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv clash. Neither side may fully dominate after the interval, with both teams managing the game carefully. A tight and balanced second period could end all square.
2nd Half Draw: 5/4
Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £22.50
2nd Half Draw
Why we predict the second half to end in a draw
Key Betting Insights
CSKA Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
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CSKA Sofia is coming to the clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv with the current statistics in the Europa League:
Matches played: 5
Wins: 3
Draws: 2
Losses: 0
Goals Scored: 8 (Avg. 1.6)
Goals Conceded: 3 (Avg. 0.6)
When having a broader look at CSKA Sofia's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 44
Wins: 23
Draws: 12
Losses: 9
Goals Scored: 60 (Avg. 1.36)
Goals Conceded: 36 (Avg. 0.82)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
CSKA Sofia to win the match: 23/20
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CSKA Sofia
Date
Game
Result
09/08
W
06/08
W
02/08
W
30/07
D
27/07
W
On the other hand, Maccabi Tel Aviv comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:
Matches played: 3
Wins: 2
Draws: 0
Losses: 1
Goals Scored: 6 (Avg. 2)
Goals Conceded: 3 (Avg. 1)
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 79
Wins: 38
Draws: 18
Losses: 23
Goals Scored: 147 (Avg. 1.86)
Goals Conceded: 109 (Avg. 1.38)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Maccabi Tel Aviv to win the match: 2/1
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Maccabi Tel Aviv
Date
Game
Result
06/08
L
30/07
W
23/07
W
23/05
D
19/05
L
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics Europe - Europa League Europe - Europa LeagueTeam Form
CSKA Sofia
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
W
D
W
2.6
Home
W
D
W
W
D
2.2
Away
W
W
D
D
W
2.2
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
W
D
L
1.4
Home
L
W
L
W
W
1.8
Away
W
D
L
D
L
1
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 11 last 5 matches 10 last 5 matches
CSKA Sofia scored +10% more goals than Maccabi Tel Aviv in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
CSKA Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Performance Gap
Septemvri Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dunav 2010
Qarabag
Botev Plovdiv
Key metrics 3 last 5 matches 9 last 5 matches
Maccabi Tel Aviv conceded +200% more goals than CSKA Sofia in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
CSKA Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Performance Gap
Septemvri Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dunav 2010
Qarabag
Botev Plovdiv
Key metrics 29 last 5 matches 33 last 5 matches
Maccabi Tel Aviv received +14% more corners than CSKA Sofia in the last 5 matches.
Corners
CSKA Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Performance Gap
Septemvri Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dunav 2010
Qarabag
Botev Plovdiv
Key metrics 18 last 5 matches 7 last 5 matches
CSKA Sofia received +157% more cards than Maccabi Tel Aviv in the last 5 matches.
Cards
CSKA Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Performance Gap
Septemvri Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dunav 2010
Qarabag
Botev Plovdiv
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