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CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats: Head-to-Head Record Overview

CSKA Sofia host Maccabi Tel Aviv at National Stadium Vasil Levski in Sofia on 13 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie will decide which club advances closer to the group stage, adding significant weight to every tactical decision and key moment on the night. For anyone studying CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats, the backdrop is clear: European progression and the financial and sporting rewards that come with it.

The first leg of this qualifier has already shaped the narrative, and the return in Sofia will test Maccabi Tel Aviv’s resilience and CSKA Sofia’s ability to manage a lead under pressure. With both sides already active in this Europa League campaign and showing contrasting statistical profiles, this fixture offers a compelling blend of form lines and head-to-head data for analysts tracking CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats ahead of kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between CSKA Sofia and Maccabi Tel Aviv in UEFA Europa League qualifying is currently based on a single competitive meeting.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • CSKA Sofia wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • Maccabi Tel Aviv wins: 0

CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Timeline & Historical Context

The CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded clash on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Batumi Arena in Batumi, Maccabi Tel Aviv were designated as the home team and CSKA Sofia as the away side. The Bulgarian club produced a commanding performance, winning 3-0 after leading 2-0 at half-time, establishing a strong advantage in this two-legged tie.

That 6 August 2026 fixture, officiated by Manfredas Lukjancukas, underlined CSKA Sofia’s efficiency away from home in Europe, combining a solid defensive display with clinical finishing. For Maccabi Tel Aviv, the result highlighted vulnerabilities when chasing a game at this level, particularly in terms of breaking down a compact opponent while remaining secure at the back.

With only this one competitive encounter on record, the CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv timeline is short but sharply defined: CSKA Sofia hold a clear early edge in this European rivalry, and the second leg in Sofia offers Maccabi Tel Aviv their first opportunity to respond and reshape the narrative.

CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is straightforward but still offers useful statistical insight from the first-leg meeting.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: CSKA Sofia 3 - 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • Average Goals per Match: CSKA Sofia 3.00 vs Maccabi Tel Aviv 0.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At CSKA Sofia's stadium: 0 matches played here — CSKA Sofia won 0 (as home side), Maccabi Tel Aviv won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Maccabi Tel Aviv's stadium: 1 match played here — Maccabi Tel Aviv won 0 (as home side), CSKA Sofia won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 6 August 2026: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 CSKA Sofia (Half-time: 0-2) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

CSKA Sofia’s Europa League campaign to date shows a side in strong form across their opening five fixtures. They remain unbeaten with four wins and one draw, combining an effective attack with a disciplined defence. Averaging 1.8 goals scored per game and only 0.6 conceded, CSKA Sofia have demonstrated balance both at home and away, including the emphatic 3-0 away win that frames this tie. Clean sheets in three of their matches underline a solid defensive structure that will be central to protecting their aggregate advantage in Sofia.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Maccabi Tel Aviv Matches Results and Stats

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Europa League form so far consists of three fixtures, producing two wins and one defeat. They have been particularly explosive away from home, scoring five goals in one match and averaging 5.0 goals per away game while keeping a clean sheet on the road. At home, however, they have found goals harder to come by, averaging 0.5 scored and 1.5 conceded, including the 0-3 loss to CSKA Sofia. Overall, they average 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, suggesting they have the attacking capacity to threaten in Sofia but must tighten defensively to have any chance of turning the tie around.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, CSKA Sofia enter the second leg with clear advantages. The head-to-head record is entirely in their favour after a 3-0 away victory, and their broader Europa League form this season reflects an unbeaten run with strong goal differentials and multiple clean sheets. Maccabi Tel Aviv, while capable of high-scoring performances away from home, face the dual challenge of overturning a significant aggregate deficit and solving a defence that has conceded only three goals in five European matches. The numbers lean toward CSKA Sofia maintaining control of the tie, though Maccabi Tel Aviv’s attacking output on the road keeps open the possibility of a more competitive second-leg dynamic if they can strike early in Sofia.

CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv H2H Statistics updated on 8 August 2026.

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