Value bet: FC Lugano to win @ 2.85 – our chance 41% vs 35% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultFC Lugano to win ✗41% · @2.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.69
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Lugano: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FC Lugano travel to face Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday 27 August in the UEFA Europa Conference League, with Batumi Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 17:00 WAT.
Current form
Maccabi Tel Aviv, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 5–2 win over Hapoel Katamon, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
FC Lugano, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. 4.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours FC Lugano, collecting 2.7 points per game to 2.0 for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Head to head
When they last met (20 Aug 2026) it ended FC Lugano 2–1 Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Maccabi Tel Aviv 1.4 xG, FC Lugano 1.5 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 54% for three or more goals, 61% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Maccabi Tel Aviv 38%, draw 21%, FC Lugano 41%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.65.
Price worth noting: FC Lugano to win @2.85 – the bookmaker implies 35%, our ratings say 41%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–1 FC Lugano. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Maccabi Tel Aviv38%fair 2.63 · @2.30
Draw21%fair 4.68 · @3.50
FC Lugano41%fair 2.46 · @2.85
2.95Expected goals
1.45Maccabi Tel Aviv xG
1.51FC Lugano xG
61%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–18%
1–08%
2–26%
From our goals model: Maccabi Tel Aviv 1.4 – 1.5 FC Lugano expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Lugano?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Lugano?
On our numbers Maccabi Tel Aviv have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 21% and FC Lugano 41%.
How many goals will there be in Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Lugano?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Lugano?
Our predicted score is Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–1 FC Lugano, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Lugano?
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Lugano (UEFA Europa Conference League) kicks off on Thursday 27 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Batumi Arena.
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.