Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Aug 2026

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Maccabi To Win @ +104

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Maccabi Tel Aviv have the capability of securing a victory when they clash with CSKA Sofia. For this reason, we are going to take the Full-Time Result odds of +104 with a large degree of confidence.

Continue reading for our full Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia Preview

Israeli Premier League team Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bulgarian First League club CSKA Sofia meet in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie at at Batumi Stadium in Georgia, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Thursday 6 August.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, who finished third in the 2025/26 Israeli Premier League, secured a 6-0 aggregate victory over Moldovan National Division side FC Sheriff in the second Europa League qualifying round. The second leg ended in a 1-0 home win at Batumi Stadium, Georgia. Kenny Miller's side enjoyed 65% possession and registered three shots on target, with an own goal proving decisive.

CSKA Sofia, who finished fourth in the 2025/26 Bulgarian First League, have started the new domestic league season with two wins and a draw. Last time out, they beat Azerbaijani Premier League club Qarabag FK on penalties at Vasil Levski Stadium after the Europa League second qualifying round tie finished 0-0 on aggregate. The Army Men had just 38% possession and failed to register a single shot on target.

Israeli Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Maccabi Tel Aviv	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

First League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	CSKA Sofia	5	4	1	0	13	3	10	13:3	13

Confirmed Lineups

Maccabi Tel Aviv confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ofek Melika (GK), Itai Ben Hamo, Mohamed Aly Camara, Raz Shlomo, Shahar Rosen, Issouf Sissokho, Itamar Noy, Helio Varela, Dor Peretz, Ido Shahar, Sayed Abu Farkhi.

CSKA Sofia confirmed lineup (3-5-1-1): Fedor Lapoukhov (GK), Teodor Ivanov, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Facundo Rodriguez, Pastor, Max Ebong, Stefano Sensi, Bruno Jordao, Angelo Martino, Ioannis Pittas, Leandro Godoy.

Main Match Prediction

Our opinion is that Maccabi Tel Aviv will prove too strong for their opponents and we’ll therefore take the +104 for this Europa League qualifying qualifier. This bet really stands out when it comes to securing value.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Maccabi have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Maccabi have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Maccabi have won 2 consecutive games.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best Europa League qualifying stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 49% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

A betting alternative to supporting Tel Aviv is the Double Result. You can get bigger odds by siding with them to lead at the halfway phase before running out winners.

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Correct Score Prediction

Maccabi 1 - 0 CSKA

We’re going for Maccabi at +500 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Maccabi Tel Aviv are the -106 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 52% chance of winning this Europa League qualifying qualifier according to the latest betting odds. If you’re searching for a different slant, CSKA Sofia are available at +275.

Maccabi are -116 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for CSKA +0.5 at -123 instead.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -135.

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Full-Time Result

1

-106

X

+245

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+120

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-385

X2

-132

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-116

2 Hcp +0.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-106

Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats

CSKA Sofia Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 8.00 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 13.50 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 0 of the last 2 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 67.00% possession in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 2 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 56.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia Lineups & Team News

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