CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
Stadion Vasil Levski Today - 6:00 PM
Europa League
CSKA SofiaCSK
Maccabi Tel AvivMTA
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 40.4% (Δ+0%) | Draw 28.7% (Δ+0.2%) | Maccabi Tel Aviv 30.9% (Δ-0.3%).
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
CSKA Sofia H. Yanev
H. Yanev
VS
Maccabi Tel Aviv K. Miller
K. Miller
2.2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
2.2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Maccabi Tel Aviv Rank: W
Qarabağ Rank: D
Qarabağ Rank: D
Derry City Rank: W
Derry City Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
CSKA Sofia Rank: 66 L
Sheriff Rank: W
Sheriff Rank: W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home CSKA Sofia
40.42%
Draw
28.73%
Away Maccabi Tel Aviv
30.85%

Movement

Changes since opening
CSKA Sofia
+0.03%
Draw
+0.22%
Maccabi Tel Aviv
-0.25%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
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.

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vs
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
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
3
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

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

Squad ▼

25
Dimitar Ivanov Evtimov
Dimitar Ivanov Evtimov Goalkeeper
21
Fedor Lapoukhov
Fedor Lapoukhov Goalkeeper
5
Jean-Philippe Gbamin
Jean-Philippe Gbamin Defender
17
Ángelo Martino
Ángelo Martino Defender
4
Adrián Lapeña Ruiz
Adrián Lapeña Ruiz Defender
19
Andrey Yordanov Yordanov
Andrey Yordanov Yordanov Defender
32
Facundo Rodríguez
Facundo Rodríguez Defender
2
David Samuel Custódio Lima
David Samuel Custódio Lima Defender
14
Teodor Valentinov Ivanov
Teodor Valentinov Ivanov Defender
3
Tamimou Ouorou
Tamimou Ouorou Defender
8
Stefano Sensi
Stefano Sensi Midfielder
6
Bruno André Cavaco Jordão
Bruno André Cavaco Jordão Midfielder
7
Max Ebong Ngome
Max Ebong Ngome Midfielder
94
Isaac Solet Bomawoko
Isaac Solet Bomawoko Midfielder
99
James Armel Eto'o Eyenga
James Armel Eto'o Eyenga Midfielder
80
Georgi Brankov Chorbadzhiyski
Georgi Brankov Chorbadzhiyski Midfielder
34
Vasil Kaymakanov
Vasil Kaymakanov Midfielder
30
Petko Hristov Panayotov
Petko Hristov Panayotov Midfielder
28
Ioannis Pittas
Ioannis Pittas Attacker
10
Joël Zwarts
Joël Zwarts Attacker
11
Mohamed Amine Brahimi
Mohamed Amine Brahimi Attacker
38
Leonardo Augusto dos Santos Pereira
Leonardo Augusto dos Santos Pereira Attacker
9
Santiago Leandro Godoy
Santiago Leandro Godoy Attacker
77
Alejandro Piedrahita Díaz
Alejandro Piedrahita Díaz Attacker
22
Kevin Dodaj
Kevin Dodaj Attacker
Referee : Daniel Schlager

Squad ▼

90
Roei Mishpati
Roei Mishpati Goalkeeper
22
Ofek Melika
Ofek Melika Goalkeeper
51
Shalev Saadia
Shalev Saadia Goalkeeper
50
Idan Trau
Idan Trau Goalkeeper
13
Raz Shlomo
Raz Shlomo Defender
5
Mohamed Aly Camara
Mohamed Aly Camara Defender
14
Danny Gruper
Danny Gruper Defender
41
Itai Ben Hamo
Itai Ben Hamo Defender
25
Shahar Rosen
Shahar Rosen Defender
6
Tyrese Asante
Tyrese Asante Defender
3
Roy Revivo
Roy Revivo Defender
21
Noam Ben Harush
Noam Ben Harush Defender
24
Noam Schwartz
Noam Schwartz Defender
—
Itay Malma García
Itay Malma García Defender
42
Dor Peretz
Dor Peretz Midfielder
18
Dan Leon Glazer
Dan Leon Glazer Midfielder
17
Kristijan Belic
Kristijan Belic Midfielder
36
Ido Shahar
Ido Shahar Midfielder
30
Itamar Noy
Itamar Noy Midfielder
28
Issouf Sissokho
Issouf Sissokho Midfielder
10
Kervin Mario Andrade Navarro
Kervin Mario Andrade Navarro Midfielder
59
Lotem Asers
Lotem Asers Midfielder
53
Roey Magor
Roey Magor Midfielder
—
Eran Ginat
Eran Ginat Midfielder
60
Ilay Ben Simon
Ilay Ben Simon Midfielder
11
Sagiv Shalom Yehezkel
Sagiv Shalom Yehezkel Attacker
9
Ester Sokler
Ester Sokler Attacker
98
Ion Nicolăescu
Ion Nicolăescu Attacker
77
Osher Davida
Osher Davida Attacker
15
Yonas Malede
Yonas Malede Attacker
33
Hisham Layous
Hisham Layous Attacker
29
Hélio Sandro Oliveira Alves Varela
Hélio Sandro Oliveira Alves Varela Attacker
—
Henry Addo
Henry Addo Attacker
—
Orel Baaia
Orel Baaia Attacker
34
Sayd Abu Farhi
Sayd Abu Farhi Attacker
19
Elad Madmon
Elad Madmon Attacker
—
Anis Forat Ayias
Anis Forat Ayias Attacker
23
Ori Natan Azo
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.