CSKA Sofia VS Maccabi Tel Aviv

2026/2027 Europa League, Europe

Stadion Vasil Levski Today - 6:00 PM

Europa League

CSKA Sofia CSK

Maccabi Tel Aviv MTA

KICKOFF : Today - 6:00 PM

3rd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 3 - 0

CONTEXT

The Europa League delivers another intriguing contest as CSKA Sofia welcomes Maccabi Tel Aviv to Stadion Vasil Levski for the 3rd Qualifying Round. Home side power registers at 39.33 while the visitors sit at 33.61, creating a modest edge for the hosts. Form readings show 36.67 for CSKA Sofia against 33.33 for Maccabi Tel Aviv, hinting at a slight home advantage in recent displays. Venue familiarity could play a role given the domestic setting for the Bulgarian side. Both teams operate without recent outing details or domestic league positions, leaving preparation reliant on broader indicators. International cup dynamics often reward structured approaches and adaptability across legs. Analysts note the absence of granular efficiency or set piece metrics, which limits deeper tactical previews. Overall preparation focuses on core strengths rather than specialized data points.

TL;DR

Structural: CSKA Sofia holds a 5.7 point power score advantage over Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Form: CSKA Sofia records a form score of 36.67 against 33.33 for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Squad: Squad composition details are unavailable ahead of the fixture.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain absent from available data sources.
Transition: Transition statistics are not supplied for either side.
Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence levels with proxy usage noted.
xVariable: xVariable insights stay unavailable due to missing advanced metrics.
Market: CSKA Sofia 40.1% (Δ+0%) | Draw 27.9% (Δ+0%) | Maccabi Tel Aviv 32% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

H. Yanev

K. Miller

2.2

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

1 - 0 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

CSKA Sofia

40.06%

Draw

27.91%

Maccabi Tel Aviv

32.02%

Team Power Ranking

39.33

33.61

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

CSKA Sofia

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Power Score

39.33

33.61

League Position

Global Rank

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

CSKA Sofia — Opponent-weighted form score

Maccabi Tel Aviv — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) CSKA Sofia Maccabi Tel Aviv

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

CSKA Sofia CSK Home

1 matches

Maccabi Tel Aviv MTA Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

-3

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T00:05:29+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 13, 2026, 06:00 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 3 - 0

Stadium

Stadion Vasil Levski

Capacity

22015

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Daniel Schlager

Sven Waschitzki

Tobias Fritsch

Timo Gerach

Squad

Referee : Daniel Schlager

Manager ▼

H. Yanev Coach

Squad ▼

Dimitar Ivanov Evtimov Goalkeeper

Fedor Lapoukhov Goalkeeper

Jean-Philippe Gbamin Defender

Ángelo Martino Defender

Adrián Lapeña Ruiz Defender

Andrey Yordanov Yordanov Defender

Facundo Rodríguez Defender

David Samuel Custódio Lima Defender

Teodor Valentinov Ivanov Defender

Tamimou Ouorou Defender

Stefano Sensi Midfielder

Bruno André Cavaco Jordão Midfielder

Max Ebong Ngome Midfielder

Isaac Solet Bomawoko Midfielder

James Armel Eto'o Eyenga Midfielder

Georgi Brankov Chorbadzhiyski Midfielder

Vasil Kaymakanov Midfielder

Petko Hristov Panayotov Midfielder

Ioannis Pittas Attacker

Joël Zwarts Attacker

Mohamed Amine Brahimi Attacker

Leonardo Augusto dos Santos Pereira Attacker

Santiago Leandro Godoy Attacker

Alejandro Piedrahita Díaz Attacker

Kevin Dodaj Attacker

Referee : Daniel Schlager

Manager ▼

K. Miller Coach

Squad ▼

Roei Mishpati Goalkeeper

Ofek Melika Goalkeeper

Shalev Saadia Goalkeeper

Idan Trau Goalkeeper

Raz Shlomo Defender

Mohamed Aly Camara Defender

Danny Gruper Defender

Itai Ben Hamo Defender

Shahar Rosen Defender

Tyrese Asante Defender

Roy Revivo Defender

Noam Ben Harush Defender

Noam Schwartz Defender

—

Itay Malma García Defender

Dor Peretz Midfielder

Dan Leon Glazer Midfielder

Kristijan Belic Midfielder

Ido Shahar Midfielder

Itamar Noy Midfielder

Issouf Sissokho Midfielder

Kervin Mario Andrade Navarro Midfielder

Lotem Asers Midfielder

Roey Magor Midfielder

—

Eran Ginat Midfielder

Ilay Ben Simon Midfielder

Sagiv Shalom Yehezkel Attacker

Ester Sokler Attacker

Ion Nicolăescu Attacker

Osher Davida Attacker

Yonas Malede Attacker

Hisham Layous Attacker

Hélio Sandro Oliveira Alves Varela Attacker

—

Henry Addo Attacker

—

Orel Baaia Attacker

Sayd Abu Farhi Attacker

Elad Madmon Attacker

—

Anis Forat Ayias Attacker

Ori Natan Azo Attacker

CONCLUSION

CSKA Sofia enters the fixture with measurable edges in power and form that could shape proceedings at home. The venue offers a familiar environment likely to support structured play from the hosts. Maccabi Tel Aviv will look to counter with disciplined organization despite the numerical deficit in key indicators. Limited data on efficiency and transitions places emphasis on in-game adjustments. Both sides face constraints from sparse set piece information, directing focus toward open play execution. Preparation appears centered on core team attributes rather than specialized metrics. The encounter promises a measured battle where adaptability may prove decisive across the full ninety minutes.

CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv preview

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Win Probabilities

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

General Information

Squad

Manager ▼

Squad ▼

Manager ▼

Squad ▼

CONCLUSION