Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia prediction & analysis
83%
Footrivo pick
Maccabi Tel Aviv or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.20 · bookmaker 1.25 · Lost ✗
10/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Maccabi Tel Aviv to win @ 1.95 – our chance 63% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +24%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultMaccabi Tel Aviv to win ✗63% · @1.95
Double chanceMaccabi Tel Aviv or draw ✗83% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · @1.73
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓73% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.17
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia preview and prediction
The match
CSKA Sofia travel to Batumi Arena in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 6 August (17:00 WAT) to face Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Form guide
Maccabi Tel Aviv's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Sheriff Tiraspol 1–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
CSKA Sofia's last 5: WDWDD Most recently they beat Dunav Ruse 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.8 for Maccabi Tel Aviv and 0.8 for CSKA Sofia. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 53%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Maccabi Tel Aviv 63%, draw 20%, CSKA Sofia 17%.
Safer route: Maccabi Tel Aviv or draw (83%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.73.
Value angle: Maccabi Tel Aviv to win at 1.95 – 63% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Maccabi Tel Aviv or draw – a 83% chance at odds of 1.25, above our fair price of 1.20, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–0 CSKA Sofia. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Maccabi Tel Aviv63%fair 1.58 · @1.95
Draw20%fair 5.06 · @3.40
CSKA Sofia17%fair 5.96 · @3.80
2.56Expected goals
1.80Maccabi Tel Aviv xG
0.76CSKA Sofia xG
53%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–013%
1–111%
2–110%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Maccabi Tel Aviv 1.8 – 0.8 CSKA Sofia expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Maccabi Tel Aviv to win✗
63%
1.58
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Maccabi Tel Aviv or draw✗
83%
1.20
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.88
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
1.30
Half-time result
Maccabi Tel Aviv ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Maccabi Tel Aviv / FT Maccabi Tel Aviv✗
39%
2.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
14%
7.17
–
Form
Maccabi Tel Aviv – last 6
WWWLWD
30 Jul
vs Sheriff Tiraspol
1–0
W
23 Jul
@ Sheriff Tiraspol
5–0
W
16 Jul
@ Hapoel Beer Sheva
3–1
W
3 Jul
@ IMT Novi Beograd
0–1
L
26 May
@ Hapoel Beer Sheva
2–1
W
23 May
@ Hapoel Petah Tikva
2–2
D
2.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
CSKA Sofia – last 6
WDWDDW
2 Aug
vs Dunav Ruse
2–1
W
30 Jul
vs Qarabag
0–0
D
27 Jul
vs Botev Plovdiv
3–2
W
23 Jul
@ Qarabag
0–0
D
20 Jul
@ Slavia Sofia
0–0
D
16 Jul
@ Derry City
2–1
W
1.2Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia.
What is the prediction for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
Our pick is Maccabi Tel Aviv or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
On our numbers Maccabi Tel Aviv have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and CSKA Sofia 17%.
How many goals will there be in Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
Our predicted score is Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–0 CSKA Sofia, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia (UEFA Europa League) kicks off on Thursday 6 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Batumi Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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