MACCABI TEL AVIV VS BOLOGNA - EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH PREVIEW
EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH DETAILS: MACCABI TEL AVIV VS BOLOGNA
As Maccabi Tel Aviv prepare to host Bologna on January 29, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Kikacheishvili, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises an intriguing contest.
MACCABI TEL AVIV PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Maccabi Tel Aviv, currently 36th in the standings with 1 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 0 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 16 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.
BOLOGNA PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Bologna, sitting 10th with 15 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 4 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR MACCABI TEL AVIV VS BOLOGNA
Recent meetings between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bologna have favored Bologna, with Bologna claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Bologna, Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Melika, Shlomo, Heitor, Ben Hamo, Revivo, Sissokho, Lederman, Andrade, Ben Harush, Madmon, Peretz. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Bologna's last outing came against Maccabi Tel Aviv, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Skorupski, Miranda, Casale, Vitik, Zortea, Moro, Freuler, Rowe, Ferguson, Orsolini, Castro. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Maccabi Tel Aviv are expected to maintain their 3-5-2 structure, while Bologna are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR MACCABI TEL AVIV VS BOLOGNA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Maccabi Tel Aviv's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Bologna's games average 3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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