Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Aug 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano Predictions
There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing the -123 about Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Maccabi Tel Aviv and Lugano should be able to find the net at least three times combined and we’re optimistic of a payout.
Scroll down to view our Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano Preview
Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Tel Aviv take on Swiss Super League outfit Lugano in the second leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie at Batumi Stadium in Georgia, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Thursday 27 August.
Lugano have not played since the first leg, while Maccabi Tel Aviv made a winning start to their Israeli Premier League campaign on Sunday, securing a 5-2 away win over Hapoel Jerusalem.
H2H: Lugano Earned 2-1 First-Leg Win
Lugano claimed a 2-1 home victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the first leg at AIL Arena. Maccabi enjoyed 59% possession, while Lugano edged the shots on target 2-1. Kevin Behrens and Anto Grgic found the net for the Swiss side, with Ido Shahar scoring for the Israelis.
| Israeli Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv |
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 18:6 | 16 |
| Swiss Super League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lugano |
10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 24 | 31:7 | 28 |
Confirmed Lineups
Maccabi Tel Aviv confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Ofek Melika (GK), Tyrese Asante, Mohamed Aly Camara, Raz Shlomo, Roy Revivo, Dor Peretz, Issouf Sissokho, Ido Shahar, Osher Davida, Ester Sokler, Helio Varela.
Lugano confirmed lineup (3-5-2): David von Ballmoos (GK), Antonios Papadopoulos, Lars Lukas Mai, Hannes Delcroix, Mattia Zanotti, Uran Bislimi, Anto Grgic, Daniel Dos Santos, Yanis Cimignani, Renato Steffen, Kevin Behrens.
Main Match Prediction
The two sides could be serving up goals and that means betting Over 2.5 when it comes to this Conference League play-off showdown. We can get odds of -123 and we’re confident of landing a return with this wager.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Europa Conference League qualifying matches):
We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Europa Conference League qualifying team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 55.2% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Lugano
We’re going for Maccabi at +600 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: three or more goals to be registered, Maccabi Tel Aviv with the -0.25 Asian Handicap merged with Both Teams to Score.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano 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.
The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Maccabi Tel Aviv are +138 for a Europa Conference League qualifying win, with FC Lugano being +180. The draw is on offer at +245 if you expect the game to finish level.
If you fancy Maccabi to win, then the -102 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Lugano and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -172 on the BTTS market.
The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Europa Conference League qualifying matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.
- Ligat HaAl: 23/08 2 Maccabi Tel Aviv5
- Conference League Qualification: 20/08 Lugano 2 Maccabi Tel Aviv1
- Europa League Qualification: 13/08 CSKA Sofia 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv3
- Europa League Qualification: 06/08 Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 CSKA Sofia3
- Europa League Qualification: 30/07 Maccabi Tel Aviv 1 FC Sheriff0
Latest Europa Conference League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats
Lugano Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.70 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 3.90 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano Lineups & Team News
Always review the Maccabi vs Lugano team news before locking in your bets. Stay in the know with the confirmed Europa Conference League qualifying lineups and up-to-date injury news.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Lugano Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Maccabi Tel Aviv Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Lugano Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Maccabi Tel Aviv Substitutes
- 18Dan Leon Glazer
- 19Elad Madmon
- 21Noam Harush
- 25Shahar Rosen
- 30Itamar Noy
- 33Hisham Layous
- 41Itai Ben Hamo
- 51Shalev Saadya
- 59Lotem Assras
- 60Ilay Ben Simon
- 90Roi Mishpati
Lugano Substitutes
- 2Behruzjon Karimov
- 4Damian Kelvin
- 14Ahmed Kendouci
- 18Joel Bichsel
- 22Beckham Castro
- 23Gjan Ajdin
- 24Elias Pihlstroem
- 26Martim Marques
- 28Felix Gebhardt
- 30Dereck Moncada
- 39Ahmadou Ndiaye
Previous Maccabi Tel Aviv Lineups
Previous Lugano Lineups
Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Kenny Miller
Lugano Player Stats & Squad
Israeli Premier League Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18:6 | 16 |
| 2 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14:5 | 13 |
| 3 | Hapoel Be'er-Sheva | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 4 | Maccabi Haifa | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 12 |
| 5 | Hapoel Haifa | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:7 | 9 |
| 6 | Beitar Jerusalem | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 9 |
| 7 | Hapoel Jerusalem FC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12:12 | 7 |
| 8 | Ironi Tiberias | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:10 | 7 |
| 9 | Maccabi Netanya | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Maccabi Petach Tikva | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9:13 | 6 |
| 11 | Bnei Sakhnin | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3:6 | 5 |
| 12 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 13 | Hapoel Ramat Gan | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 14 | Kiryat Shmona | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6:14 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Maccabi Haifa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Hapoel Haifa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Beitar Jerusalem | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Ironi Tiberias | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 7 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 8 | Hapoel Be'er-Sheva | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 9 | Hapoel Ramat Gan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 10 | Hapoel Jerusalem FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 11 | Bnei Sakhnin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Maccabi Petach Tikva | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 13 | Kiryat Shmona | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 3 |
| 14 | Maccabi Netanya | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
Swiss Super League Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lugano | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 31:7 | 28 |
| 2 | Young Boys | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 31:18 | 19 |
| 3 | Sion | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 4 | FC Zurich | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18:22 | 14 |
| 5 | Servette | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14:13 | 13 |
| 6 | Basel | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17:17 | 13 |
| 7 | St. Gallen | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16:19 | 13 |
| 8 | Luzern | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17:22 | 12 |
| 9 | Thun | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 17:27 | 10 |
| 10 | Grasshoppers | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13:24 | 8 |
| 11 | Vaduz | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 18:21 | 6 |
| 12 | Lausanne | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7:15 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lugano | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18:4 | 16 |
| 2 | Young Boys | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 17:12 | 11 |
| 3 | Sion | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 4 | Luzern | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11:9 | 9 |
| 5 | FC Zurich | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 9 |
| 6 | Servette | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 7 | Vaduz | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11:8 | 6 |
| 8 | St. Gallen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:10 | 4 |
| 9 | Grasshoppers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 10 | Basel | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7:11 | 3 |
| 11 | Lausanne | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5:11 | 2 |
| 12 | Thun | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:11 | 1 |
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