UEFA Europa League· Kick-off : Thursday, August 6, 2026, 17:00 (UK time)
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia: 0-3 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 CSKA Sofia. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Maccabi Tel Aviv (47%), while victory for CSKA Sofia was rated at only 25%. The model considered this score unlikely (1.2%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (51%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (50%): missed.
Match analysis
Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia met on Thursday, August 6, 2026, a UEFA Europa League fixture. Venue: Batumi Arena, Batumi. Before kick-off, our model gave Maccabi Tel Aviv a 47% chance of winning, the draw 28% and CSKA Sofia 25%. On the correct score, 1-0 comes out on top (11.6%), followed by 1-1 (11.6%) and 2-0 (9.7%).
Over their last 5 matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 4. CSKA Sofia are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws), scoring 8 and conceding 3. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Maccabi Tel Aviv score 1.40 and concede 0.80 goals per game; CSKA Sofia score 1.60 and concede 0.60.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. In double chance terms, "Maccabi Tel Aviv or draw" stands at 75%, "CSKA Sofia or draw" at 53% and "no draw" at 72%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Maccabi Tel Aviv – CSKA Sofia. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (11.6%); the 5 scores below add up to 50% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0 CSKA Sofia | 11.6% |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-1 CSKA Sofia | 11.6% |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 CSKA Sofia | 9.7% |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-1 CSKA Sofia | 9.7% |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-0 CSKA Sofia | 6.9% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.67 expected goals for Maccabi Tel Aviv and 1.00 for CSKA Sofia, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 50% and "both teams to score" at 51%. Maccabi Tel Aviv keep a clean sheet in 37% of scenarios, CSKA Sofia in 19%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Maccabi Tel Aviv expected goals | 1.67 |
| CSKA Sofia expected goals | 1.00 |
| Both teams to score | 51% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 75% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 28% |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv clean sheet | 37% |
| CSKA Sofia clean sheet | 19% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Sheriff Tiraspol · UEFA Europa League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Sheriff Tiraspol · UEFA Europa League | 5-0 | W |
| Jul 3, 2026 | IMT Novi Beograd · Club Friendlies | 0-1 | L |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Alashkert · Club Friendlies | 1-0 | W |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Bologna · UEFA Europa League | 0-3 | L |
CSKA Sofia
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Qarabag · UEFA Europa League | 0-0 | D |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Qarabag · UEFA Europa League | 0-0 | D |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Derry City · UEFA Europa League | 2-1 | W |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Derry City · UEFA Europa League | 3-2 | W |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Marek · Club Friendlies | 3-0 | W |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
Maccabi Tel Aviv
No absences reported.
CSKA Sofia
No absences reported.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Maccabi Tel Aviv a 47% chance of winning, the draw 28% and CSKA Sofia 25%. Maccabi Tel Aviv are therefore favourites. Final score: 0-3.
What is the most likely correct score for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
1-0 (11.6%), followed by 1-1 (11.6%), 2-0 (9.7%), 2-1 (9.7%) and 0-0 (6.9%).
Will both teams score in Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
The probability that both Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia score is 51%. Maccabi Tel Aviv have a 37% chance of keeping a clean sheet, CSKA Sofia 19%.
How many goals should we expect in Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
The model expects 2.67 goals (1.67 for Maccabi Tel Aviv, 1.00 for CSKA Sofia). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 75%, over 2.5 goals 50%, over 3.5 goals 28%.
When and where is Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia played?
Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 17:00 (UK time), UEFA Europa League. Venue: Batumi Arena, Batumi.
What form are Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia in?
Maccabi Tel Aviv: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 4 conceded). CSKA Sofia: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 3 conceded).
What was the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 CSKA Sofia. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Maccabi Tel Aviv (47%), while victory for CSKA Sofia was rated at only 25%. The model considered this score unlikely (1.2%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (51%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (50%): missed.
How is the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.67 for Maccabi Tel Aviv, 1.00 for CSKA Sofia) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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- All Maccabi Tel Aviv predictions
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