FC Lugano vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
Lugano edge Maccabi in tight tussle
A penalty and timely strikes secure a narrow win for Lugano.
FC Lugano claimed a 2-1 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa Conference League, with K. Behrens opening the scoring before I. Shahar levelled shortly after the break. A. Grgić then converted a penalty to settle the contest. Fipster's high-confidence prediction for a home win was on the money, though the actual scoreline was a bit more eventful than the anticipated 1-0.
Outcome probability
FC Lugano face off against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the playoff round of this competition, with both sides eager to progress. Lugano's recent form in this tournament has been impressive, making them favourites for a narrow victory.
Match factors
K. Behrens' prolific scoring form
Behrens has scored 5 goals in 4 games, well above league average for attackers, making him the primary scoring threat for Lugano.
M. Zanotti's exceptional assist contribution
Zanotti leads with 3 assists in 4 games, an outstanding rate for a defender, boosting Lugano's creative options.
FC Lugano's strong recent home form
Lugano has won their last 2 home games, scoring in both and keeping clean sheets, supporting the predicted home win.
Lugano's attacking trio synergy
Behrens, Steffen, and Cimignani combine goal scoring and assisting, creating multiple attacking threats.
Full squad availability for Lugano
No confirmed injuries or doubts for Lugano, ensuring strongest lineup possible for the match.
The context
In this competition, FC Lugano have been unbeaten in four matches, boasting three wins and a draw, scoring 10 goals and conceding just 3. Maccabi Tel Aviv will need to break down a well-organised Lugano side that has shown strong defensive resilience and attacking efficiency.
Key insights
K. Behrens
FC Lugano
Behrens has scored 5 goals in 4 games, well above league average for attackers, making him the primary scoring threat for Lugano.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/275 goals in 4 games, 1.25 avg per game
M. Zanotti
FC Lugano
Zanotti leads with 3 assists in 4 games, an outstanding rate for a defender, boosting Lugano's creative options.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 assists in 4 games, 0.75 avg per game
R. Steffen
FC Lugano
Steffen contributes both goals and assists, showing versatility and leadership as captain with a good home scoring record.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/271 goal and 1 assist in 4 games
Analysis
Lugano's home form in this competition is particularly strong, with two recent home wins featuring clean sheets and goals scored. Their attacking trio, led by prolific scorer K. Behrens, who has netted 5 goals in 4 games, poses a significant threat. M. Zanotti's creative output from defence, with 3 assists, adds another dimension to Lugano's attack. The predicted 1-0 scoreline reflects Lugano's ability to edge tight matches while maintaining defensive solidity.
Key facts
- 1.FC Lugano are unbeaten in 4 matches in this competition (3 wins, 1 draw).
- 2.Lugano have scored 10 goals and conceded only 3 in these matches.
- 3.K. Behrens is the top scorer with 5 goals in 4 games.
- 4.M. Zanotti leads with 3 assists in 4 games, exceptional for a defender.
- 5.Lugano have kept clean sheets in their last 2 home games.
- 6.The most probable fulltime scoreline is 1-0 in favour of Lugano.
- 7.The predicted total number of cards in the match is 4.
Prediction
We expect FC Lugano to clinch a 1-0 victory, with the halftime score also likely to be 1-0. The match should be competitive but controlled, with an anticipated total of four cards reflecting a moderately physical encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — FC Lugano
Away — Maccabi Tel Aviv
No standout top scorers flagged for Maccabi Tel Aviv
The verdict
All signs point to a disciplined and efficient performance from FC Lugano to see them through this playoff round. Maccabi Tel Aviv will have to be at their best to break down a side that combines strong home form with clinical finishing.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Head to Head
Behrens
Assist: Cimignani
Shahar
Assist: Revivo
Grgić
Penalty
Sokler
Asante
Behrens
Dos Santos
Steffen
Cimignani
Match Statistics
FC Lugano
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3H. DelcroixD
- 6A. PapadopoulosD
- 8A. GrgićM
- 11R. SteffenF
- 16D. von BallmoosG
- 17L. MaiD
- 21Y. CimignaniM
- 25U. BislimiM
- 27Daniel Dos SantosF
- 46M. ZanottiM
- 91K. BehrensF
Substitutes
- 4D. KelvinD
- 14A. KendouciM
- 18J. BichselD
- 22B. CastroF
- 23G. AjdinM
- 24E. PihlströmF
- 26Martim MarquesD
- 28F. GebhardtG
- 30D. MoncadaF
- 39C. NdiayeG
Maccabi Tel Aviv
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3R. RevivoD
- 5M. CamaraD
- 6T. AsanteD
- 9E. SoklerF
- 13R. ShlomoD
- 22O. MelikaG
- 28I. SissokhoM
- 29Hélio VarelaF
- 36I. ShaharM
- 42Dor PeretzM
- 77O. DavidaF
Substitutes
- 18D. GlazerM
- 19E. MadmonF
- 21N. Ben HarushD
- 25S. RosenD
- 30I. NoyM
- 33H. LayousF
- 34S. FarhiF
- 41I. Ben HamoD
- 51S. SaadiaG
- 60I. Ben SimonF
- 90R. MishpatiG
FC Lugano
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanis Cimignani | M | 54 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Anto Grgić | M | 54 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Kevin Behrens | F | 54 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Mattia Zanotti | M | 54 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Uran Bislimi | M | 54 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Renato Steffen(C) | F | 54 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| David von Ballmoos | G | 54 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lars Lukas Mai | D | 54 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hannes Delcroix | D | 54 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Antonios Papadopoulos | D | 54 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Dos Santos | F | 54 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Gjan Ajdin | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmed Kendouci | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joel Bichsel | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Felix Gebhardt | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Martim Marques | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Beckham Castro | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Damian Kelvin | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmadou Ndiaye | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dereck Moncada | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elias Pihlström | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Maccabi Tel Aviv
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osher Davida | F | 54 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3/3 |
| Ido Shahar | M | 54 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Hélio Varela | F | 54 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Issouf Sissokho | M | 54 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Raz Shlomo | D | 54 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Ester Sokler | F | 54 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Mohamed Camara | D | 54 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roy Revivo | D | 54 | 6.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Dor Peretz(C) | M | 54 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Ofek Melika | G | 54 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyrese Asante | D | 54 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Dan Glazer | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roi Mishpati | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hisham Layous | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Itamar Noy | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Itai Ben Hamo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shahar Rosen | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noam Ben Harosh | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saied Abu Farchi | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elad Madmon | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shalev Saadia | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ilay Ben Simon | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |