Maccabi Tel Aviv won 3-1 at CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round, taking the lead early and keeping their control of the game. Dor Peretz's 12th-minute goal gave them the start they wanted, and they never looked back.
On aggregate CSKA Sofia advances · 4:3
CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
First half0 - 1
- 26
- 31
Second half1 - 2
- 56
- 69
- 80
- 82
- 88
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
CSKA Sofia 1-3 Maccabi Tel Aviv (UEFA Europa League, Qualification Round 3).
Who scored?
Dor Peretz (12', assist Osher Davida) for Maccabi Tel Aviv; Ester Sokler (61', assist Osher Davida) for Maccabi Tel Aviv; Stefano Sensi (66', assist James Eto'o) for CSKA Sofia; Fedor Lapoukhov (69') for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Was Maccabi Tel Aviv's win deserved?
Yes — Maccabi Tel Aviv were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
Yellow cards: Bruno Jordão (CSKA Sofia); Dor Peretz (Maccabi Tel Aviv); Stefano Sensi (CSKA Sofia); Issouf Sissokho (Maccabi Tel Aviv); Elad Madmon (Maccabi Tel Aviv); Max Ebong (CSKA Sofia).
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Head to Head meetings
CSKA Sofia – Maccabi Tel Aviv
CSKA Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 1  |
Scored goals | 4 | 3 |
Average per game | 2 | 1.5 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 1-3 |
Form
CSKA Sofia
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Maccabi Tel Aviv
- 5Matches
- 15Goals
- 3Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Best statistical picks
CSKA Sofia – Maccabi Tel Aviv
1X hasn't lost in 11 of the last matches
Recent form favours CSKA Sofia to win
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.45 | 3.25 | 2.70 |
Maccabi Tel Aviv · 4-3-3
Starting lineups: 1 Ofek Melika, 6 Tyrese Asante, 5 Mohamed Ali, 13 Raz Shlomo, 3 Roy Revivo, 42 Dor Peretz, 28 Issouf Sissokho, 36 Ido Shahar, 77 Osher Davida, 9 Ester Sokler, 29 Hélio Varela
CSKA Sofia · 4-3-3
Starting lineups: 21 Lapoukhov, 2 Pastor, 14 Teodor Ivanov, 32 Facundo Rodríguez, 19 Andrey Yordanov, 5 Jean-Philippe Gbamin, 6 Bruno Jordão, 8 Stefano Sensi, 7 Max Ebong, 9 Santiago Godoy, 28 Ioannis Pittas
◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 64.6 vs 61.7 for Maccabi Tel Aviv. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 75.4 vs 73.2). CheckLive signal strength 54/100.
Both teams to score — Yes1.73
Medium confidence62%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.8
59.1
CheckSkill
51.5
58.7
CheckMental
75.4
73.2
CheckLive total64.6 vs 61.7+2.9
More match signals
Over 2.560%1.85
Over 3.556%3.25
Home win — CSKA Sofia50%2.45
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
In the CheckLive calculation CSKA Sofia is the favourite: 64.6 vs 61.7. Signal strength 54/100; it is not a win probability.
What is CSKA Sofia's main edge?
CSKA Sofia is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 75.4 vs 73.2 for Maccabi Tel Aviv. The overall rating gap is 2.9.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-1 (CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.45 | 3.25 | 2.70 |