CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv cruise past CSKA Sofia
A commanding performance sees Maccabi Tel Aviv secure a comfortable win in Sofia.
Maccabi Tel Aviv set the tone early with goals in the 7th and 12th minutes, courtesy of an unknown scorer and Dor Peretz, establishing a strong lead. They extended their advantage after the break through E. Sokler before CSKA Sofia's S. Sensi pulled one back. An own goal by F. Lapoukhov sealed the 3-1 victory for the visitors. Fipster's low-confidence prediction of an away win was on the money, though the margin was more decisive than expected.
- First leg:
- Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 3 CSKA Sofia
- Aggregate:
- Maccabi Tel Aviv 3 4 CSKA Sofia
- Advances:
- CSKA Sofia
Outcome probability
The 3rd Qualifying Round fixture between CSKA Sofia and Maccabi Tel Aviv promises an intriguing battle, with both sides eager to progress further in the competition. Early signs suggest a tightly contested match with momentum swings likely.
Match factors
CSKA Sofia's recent scoring consistency
CSKA Sofia have scored in 3 of their last 5 matches, showing positive attacking form at home.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's strong away scoring
Maccabi Tel Aviv average 5 goals away in last 2 matches, indicating potent attack on the road.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's clean sheet record
Maccabi Tel Aviv kept clean sheets in 2 of last 3 matches, showing defensive solidity away.
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have no confirmed absences, so full squads likely available for tactical setups.
The context
CSKA Sofia have been consistent in this competition, remaining unbeaten in five matches with three wins and two draws, scoring seven goals and conceding three. Maccabi Tel Aviv have played three matches here, winning two and losing one, netting six goals while conceding two. The sides have met once before, with CSKA Sofia claiming victory in that encounter.
Key facts
- 1.CSKA Sofia are unbeaten in five matches in this competition (W3 D2 L0).
- 2.Maccabi Tel Aviv have won two of their three matches in this competition (W2 D0 L1).
- 3.CSKA Sofia have scored in three of their last five home matches.
- 4.Maccabi Tel Aviv average five goals in their last two away matches.
- 5.Maccabi Tel Aviv have kept two clean sheets in their last three matches.
- 6.The only previous meeting between these teams was won by CSKA Sofia.
- 7.No confirmed injuries for either team, so full squads are expected.
- 8.Prediction includes four total cards, indicating a physical game.
Analysis
CSKA Sofia have shown decent attacking form at home, scoring in three of their last five matches, while Maccabi Tel Aviv boast a potent away attack, averaging five goals in their last two away fixtures. Defensively, Maccabi have kept two clean sheets in their last three matches, indicating solidity at the back. Both teams have full squads available, so tactical setups should be at full strength. The prediction suggests CSKA Sofia may start strong, leading 1-0 at halftime, but Maccabi Tel Aviv's resilience and attacking prowess could see them overturn the deficit to win 2-1.
Prediction
Despite CSKA Sofia's early advantage, Maccabi Tel Aviv are expected to rally in the second half and secure a 2-1 victory. The match is likely to feature four cards, reflecting a competitive and physical encounter. This outcome aligns with the statistical probabilities and recent form trends observed for both teams.
The verdict
In summary, expect a match of two halves with CSKA Sofia taking an early lead, only for Maccabi Tel Aviv to respond and claim the win. Fans should prepare for a spirited contest with tactical adjustments and moments of quality deciding the outcome.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
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CSKA Sofia
Starting XI
- 2Pastor
- 5J. Gbamin
- 6Bruno Jordão
- 7M. Ebong
- 8S. Sensi
- 9S. Godoy
- 14T. Ivanov
- 19A. Yordanov
- 21F. Lapoukhov
- 28I. Pittas
- 32Facundo Santiago Rodríguez
Substitutes
- 10J. Zwarts
- 11M. Brahimi
- 25D. Evtimov
- 30P. Panayotov
- 31D. Nikolov
- 34V. Kaymakanov
- 38Léo Pereira
- 77A. Piedrahita
- 80G. Chorbadzhiyski
- 91A. Tunchev
- 94I. Solet Bomawoko
- 99J. Eto'o
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Starting XI
- 3R. Revivo
- 5M. Camara
- 6T. Asante
- 9E. Sokler
- 13R. Shlomo
- 22O. Melika
- 28I. Sissokho
- 29Hélio Varela
- 36I. Shahar
- 42Dor Peretz
- 77O. Davida
Substitutes
- 10K. Andrade
- 18D. Glazer
- 19E. Madmon
- 21N. Ben Harush
- 23O. N. Azo
- 24N. Schwartz
- 25S. Rosen
- 30I. Noy
- 34S. Farhi
- 41I. Ben Hamo
- 60I. Ben Simon
- 90R. Mishpati

