{"id":625336,"date":"2026-08-11T23:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/cska-sofia-vs-maccabi-tel-aviv-prediction-and-odds-europa-league-13-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T23:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T18:00:00","slug":"cska-sofia-vs-maccabi-tel-aviv-prediction-and-odds-europa-league-13-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/cska-sofia-vs-maccabi-tel-aviv-prediction-and-odds-europa-league-13-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Prediction and Odds, Europa League, 13\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/europa-league.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Europa League<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/cska-sofia.png\" alt=\"CSKA Sofia\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">CSKA Sofia<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">13 Aug 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">19:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/maccabi-tel-aviv.png\" alt=\"Maccabi Tel Aviv\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Maccabi Tel Aviv<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">CSKA Sofia to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.16<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/stake.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Stake\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/cska-sofia.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> CSKA Sofia<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/maccabi-tel-aviv.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Maccabi Tel Aviv<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/europa-league.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">Europa League &middot; 3rd Qualifying Round<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Prediction and Odds, Europa League, 13\/08\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 13 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Stadion Vasil Levski<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Emmanuel Taiwo<\/span><\/div><p>CSKA Sofia welcome Maccabi Tel Aviv to Stadion Vasil Levski on 13 August for the Europa League third qualifying round second leg, holding a formidable 3-0 aggregate advantage. The hosts, priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.16<\/a>, look well placed to seal progression. Maccabi must produce something extraordinary or face dropping into the Conference League play-offs.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1X: Double Chance CSKA Sofia or Draw<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.16<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Stake<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/stake.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Stake\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence High<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-desc\">CSKA Sofia's three-goal cushion from the first leg, combined with an outstanding unbeaten home record and nine matches without defeat across all competitions, makes the double chance 1X the standout selection at 2.16.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 24 Aug 2026 at 09:46 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Projected final score: 1-0<\/h3><p>CSKA Sofia enter this second leg with a <strong>3-0<\/strong> aggregate cushion and a nine-match unbeaten run, making them heavy favourites to see the tie out comfortably. With Maccabi stripped of Nicolaescu, Andrade, and Layous among others, the visitors carry virtually no attacking threat, and <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.16<\/a> reflects a side with little reason to take risks.<\/p><p>A low-scoring affair is the logical outcome here. CSKA have conceded just <strong>0.5<\/strong> goals per game across their last six outings and kept three consecutive European clean sheets, while Maccabi have failed to score in four of their last five away European games. 1.71 suits a controlled, professional performance from the hosts.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>CSKA Sofia enter this second leg as clear favorites at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.16<\/a>, holding a commanding 3-0 aggregate lead and riding a nine-match unbeaten run that makes their Europa League progression a near-certainty.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-pros wp-block-list\"><li><strong>3-0 aggregate lead<\/strong> from the first leg renders elimination virtually impossible for CSKA Sofia.<\/li><li><strong>19 unbeaten in last 20<\/strong> home matches at Vasil Levski underlines their fortress status.<\/li><li><strong>0.5 goals conceded per game<\/strong> across their last six matches signals elite defensive form.<\/li><li><strong>Three consecutive Europa League clean sheets<\/strong>, including the first-leg shutout against Maccabi.<\/li><\/ul><p>Maccabi Tel Aviv arrive at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">2.95<\/a> facing a four-goal mountain, severely depleted by injuries to Nicolaescu, Andrade, Azo, and Layous, with coach Kenny Miller publicly conceding the near-impossibility of a comeback.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-cons wp-block-list\"><li>Maccabi scored in <strong>only one of their last five<\/strong> away European matches.<\/li><li><strong>Four confirmed absentees<\/strong> strip depth across all lines at a critical moment.<\/li><li>A <strong>four-goal swing required<\/strong> to overturn the tie, a statistical near-impossibility.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> With CSKA likely to rotate under no pressure and Maccabi toothless away, the double chance home or draw in a low-scoring affair aligns with 1.71 as a complementary angle.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statistics and Head-to-Head<\/h2><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">CSKA Sofia<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">40%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Maccabi Tel Aviv<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/3 (67%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/3 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/3 (33%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (3)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">42%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">CSKA Sofia<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Maccabi Tel Aviv<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">3W 2D<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2W 1L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.6<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">0.6<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2\/5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1\/3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">H2H, last 1 meetings<\/td><td colspan=\"3\" class=\"mux-sh2h-h2h-summary\">1 CSKA Sofia &middot; 0 Draws &middot; 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-h2h\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-h2h-title\">CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-h2h-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-bar\">\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-home\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-draw\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-away\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-labels\">\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-home\">CSKA Sofia <strong>100 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-draw\">Draws <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-away\">Maccabi Tel Aviv <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mux-h2h-stats-title\">Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-stats-grid\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">3<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">3<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">100%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-tbl\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ot-title\">Probabilities &amp; Odds: CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv<\/h3>\n    <span class=\"mux-ot-source\">Source : Stake<\/span>\n    <div class=\"mux-ot-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-ot-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-ot-col-market\">Market<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\">Probability<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\">Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>CSKA Sofia to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_home\">46.3%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.16<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Draw<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_draw\">33.3%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.00<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Maccabi Tel Aviv to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_away\">33.9%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.95<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Both teams to score (Yes)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_btts_yes\">56.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.77<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Over 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_over_2_5\">49.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"over_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.02<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Under 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_under_2_5\">58.1%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.72<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-ot-footer\">Odds may vary<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Information<\/h2><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Europa League<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> 3rd Qualifying Round<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 13 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 19:00 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Stadion Vasil Levski<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">CSKA Sofia<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">3-5-1-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Fedor Lapoukhov<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Teodor Ivanov<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Jean-Philippe Gbamin<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Facundo Rodriguez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Pastor<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Max Ebong<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Stefano Sensi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Bruno Jordao<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Andrey Yordanov<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Ioannis Pittas<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Leandro Godoy<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Joel Zwarts<\/li><li>Mohamed Brahimi<\/li><li>Dimitar Evtimov<\/li><li>Petko Panayotov<\/li><li>Vasil Kaymakanov<\/li><li>Leo Pereira<\/li><li>Alejandro Piedrahita<\/li><li>G. Chorbadzhiyski<\/li><li>Aleks Tunchev<\/li><li>Isaac Solet<\/li><li>James Eto'o<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Maccabi Tel Aviv<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Ofek Melika<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Itai Ben Hamo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Mohamed Aly Camara<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Raz Shlomo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Shahar Rosen<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Issouf Sissokho<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Itamar Noy<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Helio Varela<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Dor Peretz<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Ido Shahar<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Sayed Abu Farkhi<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Roi Mishpati<\/li><li>Tyrese Asante<\/li><li>Ester Sokler<\/li><li>Dan Leon Glazer<\/li><li>Elad Madmon<\/li><li>Noam Harush<\/li><li>Noam Schwartz<\/li><li>Lotem Assras<\/li><li>Ilay Ben Simon<\/li><li>Osher Davida<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Denny Gropper <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Ori Azo <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Hisham Layous <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Kristijan Belic <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Ion Nicolaescu <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(ACL injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Kervin Andrade <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(absent from first leg squad, listed as injured)<\/span><\/li><li>Sagiv Jehezkel <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(missing from first leg squad)<\/span><\/li><li>Roy Revivo <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(missing from first leg squad, back injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">CSKA Sofia's <strong>3-5-1-1<\/strong> sets up to control the central corridor, with Stefano Sensi and Bruno Jord&atilde;o providing the creative engine in a compact midfield block. Maccabi Tel Aviv counter with a more expansive <strong>4-2-3-1<\/strong>, built to exploit wide channels and transition quickly through Dor Peretz in the number ten role.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Both lineups carry strong continuity from the first leg, which gives this second leg a familiar tactical shape from the opening whistle. CSKA's wing-backs will be crucial in managing Maccabi's attacking width, while <strong>Ioannis Pittas<\/strong> as the advanced striker offers the home side a focal point to build their counter-pressing game around.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts on the predictions for CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv<\/h2><p>CSKA Sofia's three-goal cushion from the first leg, combined with an outstanding unbeaten home record and nine matches without defeat across all competitions, makes the <strong>double chance 1X<\/strong> the standout selection at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.16<\/a>. Maccabi Tel Aviv's dismal away European scoring record offers little hope of a miraculous turnaround. Back the Bulgarian hosts to avoid defeat comfortably. Odds and markets subject to change.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the main prediction for CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The <strong>Home or Draw (1X)<\/strong> is the clear pick at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.16<\/a>, backed by CSKA Sofia's nine-match unbeaten run and a commanding 3-0 aggregate lead that makes Maccabi's elimination virtually certain before a ball is even kicked at Vasil Levski.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the highest odd for CSKA Sofia to win?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The best home-win odd is available at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.16<\/a>. For bettors seeking safer coverage, a double chance combining CSKA Sofia and the draw removes the away-win risk entirely, making it a sensible option given Sofia's fortress-like home record of 19 unbeaten in their last 20 matches at Vasil Levski.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Under 2.5 goals, priced at 1.71, looks the sharper call here. CSKA Sofia have conceded just 0.5 goals per game across their last six outings, while Maccabi have failed to score in four of their last five away European matches, pointing firmly towards a low-scoring affair.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When and where is CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv played?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The match kicks off at <strong>21:00 local time (Sofia, EEST)<\/strong> on <strong>13 August 2026<\/strong> at the <strong>Stadion Vasil Levski<\/strong> in Sofia, Bulgaria.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can Maccabi Tel Aviv pull off an upset against CSKA Sofia?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Realistically, an upset is near-impossible. Maccabi, priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_cska-sofia_maccabi-tel-aviv_19766392\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">2.95<\/a>, need four goals without reply to advance, yet they are severely depleted with multiple key attackers absent through injury. Their chronic inability to score away in Europe makes that target a statistical near-impossibility rather than a genuine threat.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which alternative market offers the best value?<\/summary>\n\n<p><strong>Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong>, available at 1.91, offers strong value. CSKA Sofia have kept three consecutive Europa League clean sheets, and Maccabi's injury-ravaged attack has gone silent in four of their last five away European fixtures, making a blank for the Israeli side a highly probable outcome.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Prediction and Odds, Europa League, 13\/08\/2026 CSKA Sofia welcome Maccabi Tel Aviv to Stadion Vasil Levski on 13 August for the Europa League third qualifying round second leg, holding a formidable 3-0 aggregate advantage. The hosts, priced at , look well placed to seal progression. 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