CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As CSKA Sofia prepare to host Maccabi Tel Aviv on August 13, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this EUROPE: Europa League, 3rd qualifying round fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

CSKA Sofia, currently 8th in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, sitting 25th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Recent meetings between CSKA Sofia and Maccabi Tel Aviv have favored CSKA Sofia, with Maccabi Tel Aviv claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, CSKA Sofia recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Lapoukhov, Martino, Ivanov, Rodriguez, Pastor, Gbamin, Jordao, Pittas, Sensi, Ebong, Godoy. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's last outing came against CSKA Sofia, where they secured a 0-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Melika, Rosen, Camara, Shlomo, Ben Hamo, Noy, Sissokho, Shahar, Peretz, Abu Farkhi, Varela. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, CSKA Sofia are expected to maintain their unknown structure, CSKA Sofia and Maccabi Tel Aviv are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: CSKA Sofia's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Maccabi Tel Aviv's games average 3.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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