Prediction CSKA Sofia - Maccabi Tel Aviv today 01:00 14/08/2026.

UEFA Europa League
CSKA Sofia

CSKA Sofia

10:13FT
Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv

HDP FT
CSKA Sofia
Maccabi Te...
Opening
-0.5
+0.5
Pre-match
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Opening
2.25
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Pre-match
4.5
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Pre-match

CSKA SofiaCSKA Sofia
Positive50%
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CSKA Sofia is in a period of success with 7 wins, 3 draws, and no losses in their last 10 matches, demonstrating a high level of stability in both results and the quality of play.
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CSKA Sofia maintains an impressive goal-scoring performance (1.9 goals per game) and solid defensive capability (0.6 goals conceded per game), with 6 clean sheets in their last 10 matches.
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CSKA Sofia controls the game well, with an average of 5.9 corners per game and the ability to create clear opportunities, especially in dominant victories such as 3-0 against Marek Dupnitza or 3-2 against Derry City
Neutral30%
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CSKA Sofia's current team is operating a stable personnel framework, with key players maintaining their roles unchanged across many matches, but the continuous changes in tactical formations (4-3-3, 3-5-2, 4-4-2...) may affect the consistency in playing style.
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Despite not losing any of the last 10 matches, the performance of CSKA Sofia depends largely on the opponent, with the ability to win against weak teams but facing difficulties when facing strong teams.
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The injury of Lumbardh Dellova (defender) has not directly affected the starting lineup, because he is not a key player in recent matches
Negative20%
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CSKA Sofia received 26 yellow cards in their last 10 matches (an average of 2.6 cards per game), indicating that their play sometimes lacks control and leads to many collisions, especially in matches against strong opponents like Maccabi Tel Aviv (4 yellow cards) or Qarabag (3 yellow cards)
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The inconsistent performance, with significant differences in results between matches (a decisive win 3-2, followed by a 0-0 draw), indicates a lack of consistency in tactics and fighting spirit
Maccabi Tel AvivMaccabi Tel Aviv
Positive35%
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Maccabi TA is showing clear improvement with three consecutive recent wins, including an impressive 3-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa and a 5-0 win against Sheriff Tiraspol, demonstrating their ability to control the game and attack effectively
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Goalkeeper Ofek Melika maintained stability in goalkeeping, appearing in all three recent matches and being the sole standout player maintaining his form.
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The starting lineup with key players such as Mohamed Ali Camara, Raz Shlomo, Itai Ben·Hamo, and central midfielder Issouf Bemba Sissokho, Ido Shahar, Hélio Varela have cohesion and stability in important matches.
Neutral30%
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Maccabi TA is currently ranked 19th out of 41 with a strength rating of 20.0/100 after 3 matches played, indicating average performance compared to the top teams but still superior to many teams in the bottom group
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Maccabi TA has an average ball control of 61% and scores 2 goals per game, demonstrating a basic balance in their playing style, although not strong enough to compete in higher-tier matches.
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Maccabi TA has not had a draw in their last three matches, reflecting decisiveness in play, but also demonstrating a lack of stability when facing strong opponents.
Negative35%
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Maccabi TA had to suffer two heavy defeats (0-3 against CSKA Sofia and 0-5 against Sheriff Tiraspol), with a weak defense conceding 14 goals in their last 10 matches (an average of 1.4 goals per game)
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Maccabi TA lacks discipline in matches, receiving 21 yellow cards and 2 red cards in 10 games, reflecting a lack of control and a tendency to make mistakes in ball situations.
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The absence of main striker Ion Nicolaescu (missing from the last 13 games) has created a big gap in the attack line, although Maccabi TA still has alternatives such as Sayd Abu Farhi and Sagiv Yehezkel
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CSKA Sofia clearly demonstrates the identity of their possession-based playing style, with the ability to maintain ball control and create opportunities through smooth passing combinations, while also possessing an effective attacking unit in quick transition situations. Maccabi TA, although lacking overall tactical advantages, shows potential to exert pressure through sharp counter-attacking play, especially when exploiting gaps in the opposing defense. However, their lack of stability in major matches prevents Maccabi TA from consistently creating breakthroughs, while CSKA Sofia displays tight organization and the ability to maintain a high level of control. Both teams have their own strengths, but the difference in composure and ball control in crucial situations could be the decisive factor in this encounter.
Prediction for the match between CSKA Sofia and Maccabi Tel Aviv is 1-0.
Expert Prediction:
CSKA Sofia-0.25 @2.05