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As Maccabi Tel Aviv prepares to host CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa League on August 6, 2026, both teams arrive with commendable form that sets the stage for an intriguing encounter. Maccabi Tel Aviv has been in impressive shape, securing victory in 3 of their last 4 matches, demonstrating a robust offensive unit that capitalizes on home advantage. Their tactical approach often emphasizes high pressing and quick transitions, which has yielded favorable results in recent fixtures.
On the other hand, CSKA Sofia has also shown resilience, winning 3 of their last 5 outings. The Bulgarian side boasts a sturdy defensive organization coupled with a counter-attacking style that could be pivotal in exploiting gaps left by Maccabi’s aggressive play. This matchup presents a clash of styles—the home side’s attacking prowess against the visitors’ solid defense.
Bookmakers offer odds of 2.01 for Maccabi Tel Aviv and 3.61 for CSKA Sofia, indicating a tight contest. Predictions suggest a draw, with a final score forecasted at 1:1. Both teams have the tools to secure a positive result, making this fixture one to watch closely for fans and bettors alike.
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| Maccabi Tel Aviv 46.6% |
Draw 28.2% |
CSKA Sofia 25.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.00 | 3.40 | 3.80 | |
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2.01 | 3.28 | 3.63 | |
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2.02 | 3.25 | 3.70 | |
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2.03 | 3.42 | 3.91 | |
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1.97 | 3.20 | 3.55 | |
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2.01 | 3.33 | 3.67 | |
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1.98 | 3.30 | 3.55 |
Latest Results
| 30.07.26 Maccabi Tel Aviv – Sheriff Tiraspol – 1:0 23.07.26 Sheriff Tiraspol – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 0:5 16.07.26 Hapoel Beer Sheva – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 1:3 03.07.26 IMT Novi Beograd – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 1:0 26.05.26 Hapoel Beer Sheva – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 1:2 |
30.07.26 CSKA Sofia – FK Qarabağ Agdam – 1:0 penalties 27.07.26 CSKA Sofia – Botev Plovdiv – 3:2 23.07.26 FK Qarabağ Agdam – CSKA Sofia – 0:0 20.07.26 Slavia Sofia – CSKA Sofia – 0:0 16.07.26 Derry City – CSKA Sofia – 1:2 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
2026/27
1/8-finals
| 1 | Tromso | Bye | |
| 2 | Bye | Hradec Kralove | |
| 3 | Besiktas | Bye | |
| 4 | Bye | Midtjylland | |
| 5 | Jagiellonia | Bye | |
| 8 | Bye | Rangers | |
| 9 | Dyn. Kyiv | U. Cluj | 1 : 0, 0 : 0 |
| 10 | Bye | PAOK | |
| 11 | Hammarby | Bye | |
| 12 | Bye | Anderlecht | |
| 13 | Hajduk Split | Zilina | 1 : 2, 2 : 0 |
| 14 | Bye | Pafos | |
| 16 | Bye | Salzburg | |
| 17 | St. Gallen | Bye | |
| 18 | Bye | Benfica | |
| 20 | Bye | Hearts | |
| 21 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Aluminij | 1 : 0, 0 : 0 |
| 22 | Bye | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
| 23 | Qarabag | Vestri | 3 : 0, 3 : 0 |
| 24 | CSKA Sofia | Derry City | 2 : 1, 3 : 2 |
| 25 | Twente | Bye | |
| 26 | Vojvodina | Ferencvaros | 0 : 3, 1 : 2 |
| 28 | Bye | Gornik Zabrze | |
| 29 | Larne | Bye | |
| 32 | Bye | Iberia 1999 | |
| 33 | Lincoln Red Imps | Bye | |
| 36 | Bye | Omonia | |
| 37 | KuPS | Bye | |
| 40 | Bye | Univ. Craiova | |
| 41 | Shamrock Rovers | Bye | |
| 44 | Bye | Egnatia | |
| 45 | Lech Poznan | Bye | |
| 48 | Bye | Klaksvik | |
| 49 | Thun | Bye | |
| 52 | Bye | Vikingur Reykjavik |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Tromso | Hradec Kralove | 1 : 3, 0 : 1 |
| 2 | Besiktas | Midtjylland | 2 : 0, 1 : 0 |
| 3 | Jagiellonia | Bye | |
| 4 | Bye | Rangers | |
| 5 | Dyn. Kyiv | PAOK | 0 : 2, 2 : 3 |
| 6 | Hammarby | Anderlecht | 1 : 3, 1 : 1 |
| 7 | Hajduk Split | Pafos | 0 : 4, 2 : 0 |
| 8 | Bye | Salzburg | |
| 9 | St. Gallen | Benfica | 0 : 5, 2 : 1 |
| 10 | Bye | Hearts | |
| 11 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 0 : 1, 0 : 5 |
| 12 | Qarabag | CSKA Sofia | 0 : 1, 0 : 0 |
| 13 | Twente | Ferencvaros | 2 : 2, 1 : 2 |
| 14 | Bye | Gornik Zabrze | |
| 15 | Larne | Bye | |
| 16 | Bye | Iberia 1999 | |
| 17 | Lincoln Red Imps | Bye | |
| 18 | Bye | Omonia | |
| 19 | KuPS | Bye | |
| 20 | Bye | Univ. Craiova | |
| 21 | Shamrock Rovers | Bye | |
| 22 | Bye | Egnatia | |
| 23 | Lech Poznan | Bye | |
| 24 | Bye | Klaksvik | |
| 25 | Thun | Bye | |
| 26 | Bye | Vikingur Reykjavik |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Hradec Kralove | Besiktas | |
| 2 | Jagiellonia | Rangers | |
| 3 | PAOK | Anderlecht | |
| 4 | Pafos | Salzburg | |
| 5 | Benfica | Hearts | |
| 6 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | CSKA Sofia | |
| 7 | Ferencvaros | Gornik Zabrze | |
| 8 | Larne | Iberia 1999 | |
| 9 | Lincoln Red Imps | Omonia | |
| 10 | KuPS | Univ. Craiova | |
| 11 | Shamrock Rovers | Egnatia | |
| 12 | Lech Poznan | Klaksvik | |
| 13 | Thun | Vikingur Reykjavik |
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