CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CSKA Sofia welcome Maccabi Tel Aviv to Vasil Levski National Stadium for a UEFA Europa League fixture on Thursday 13 August (19:00 WAT).
Current form
CSKA Sofia, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Septemvri Sofia, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to CSKA Sofia, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Aug 2026) it ended Maccabi Tel Aviv 0–3 CSKA Sofia.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CSKA Sofia 1.4 xG, Maccabi Tel Aviv 1.1 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CSKA Sofia 45%, draw 22%, Maccabi Tel Aviv 33%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: CSKA Sofia 1–1 Maccabi Tel Aviv. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CSKA Sofia45%fair 2.23 · @2.28
Draw22%fair 4.45 · @3.35
Maccabi Tel Aviv33%fair 3.06 · @3.00
2.55Expected goals
1.40CSKA Sofia xG
1.15Maccabi Tel Aviv xG
52%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
2–08%
From our goals model: CSKA Sofia 1.4 – 1.1 Maccabi Tel Aviv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
On our numbers CSKA Sofia have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Maccabi Tel Aviv 33%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
Our predicted score is CSKA Sofia 1–1 Maccabi Tel Aviv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (UEFA Europa League) kicks off on Thursday 13 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Vasil Levski National Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.