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.
Maccabi Tel Aviv triumphed in their last game. It was on their travels where Hapoel Jerusalem FC were beaten 5-2 in the Premier League.
Lugano Won 2-1 in Teams’ Last Meeting
The scoreline was 2-1 in favour of home side Lugano when they last played Maccabi, with the clash taking place at AIL Arena.
| Israeli Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5:2 | 3 |
| Swiss Super League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Lugano |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 11:2 | 9 |
Main Match Prediction
The two sides could be serving up goals and that means betting Over 2.5 when it comes to this Europa Conference League qualifying game. 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 +575 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.
A bet builder is a great alternative for football punters who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
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.
With an approximate 43% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +130 betting odds for Maccabi Tel Aviv triumphing in this Europa Conference League qualifying encounter. FC Lugano are seen as the most unlikely winner at +190.
If you fancy Maccabi to win, then the -109 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.
You can land odds which are similar whether you’re betting Over or Under 2.5 Goals. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -154 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.
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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 2 | Maccabi Haifa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Maccabi Petach Tikva | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Ironi Tiberias | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Bnei Sakhnin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 6 | Maccabi Netanya | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 7 | Beitar Jerusalem | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Hapoel Be'er-Sheva | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Hapoel Haifa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Kiryat Shmona | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 12 | Hapoel Ramat Gan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 13 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 14 | Hapoel Jerusalem FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maccabi Haifa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Maccabi Petach Tikva | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Ironi Tiberias | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Maccabi Netanya | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 5 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Bnei Sakhnin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Beitar Jerusalem | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Hapoel Be'er-Sheva | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Hapoel Haifa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Kiryat Shmona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Hapoel Ramat Gan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Hapoel Jerusalem FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:5 | 0 |
Swiss Super League Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Boys | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 16:6 | 10 |
| 2 | Lugano | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Basel | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 4 | St. Gallen | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 5 | Sion | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Lausanne | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 7 | Luzern | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 8 | Servette | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 9 | Thun | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:11 | 3 |
| 10 | FC Zurich | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | 3 |
| 11 | Grasshoppers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 12 | Vaduz | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lugano | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Young Boys | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 3 | Sion | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 4 | St. Gallen | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 5 | Basel | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 6 | FC Zurich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 7 | Servette | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Luzern | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 9 | Lausanne | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 10 | Vaduz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 11 | Grasshoppers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 12 | Thun | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:6 | 0 |
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