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CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats: Head-to-head Record Before August 2026 Match

CSKA Sofia and Maccabi Tel Aviv meet 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. The tie is finely poised after the first leg and this second-leg fixture in Bulgaria will decide who advances closer to the group stage. In this context, CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats take on extra importance as both clubs look for any edge in a high-stakes European qualifier.

The neutral first leg in Batumi has already given this matchup a clear early storyline, and both sides arrive with strong early-season European form. CSKA Sofia have been unbeaten so far in the competition, while Maccabi Tel Aviv have shown they can score heavily away from home. With progression in the UEFA Europa League on the line, the historical CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats offer a concise but telling reference point ahead of this decisive encounter in Sofia.

Head-to-head record

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

  • 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 leg in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round on 6 August 2026. Played at Batumi Arena in Batumi, Maccabi Tel Aviv were designated as the home team, with CSKA Sofia as the away side. The Bulgarian club took control of the tie early, going into the interval 2-0 up and ultimately securing a 3-0 victory in regular time in this neutral-venue clash.

That 3-0 result in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round on 6 August 2026 establishes CSKA Sofia as the early dominant force in this emerging European pairing. With a clean sheet and a multi-goal margin, CSKA Sofia carry a strong aggregate advantage into the return leg in Sofia, while Maccabi Tel Aviv must now chase the tie away from their nominal “home” environment.

Given the limited historical depth, the rivalry narrative is still in its infancy, but the available CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv timeline already highlights a clear pattern: CSKA Sofia have been clinical in the only meeting so far, and Maccabi Tel Aviv face the challenge of overturning a significant deficit in a demanding away setting in Sofia.

CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head breakdown is straightforward but still useful when assessing the balance of this qualifying tie.

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 (at Batumi Arena as designated home) — 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:

  • 06 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 form in the UEFA Europa League season to date has been impressive. Across 5 matches, they remain unbeaten with 4 wins and 1 draw, combining solid attacking output with disciplined defending. They have scored 9 goals and conceded only 3, reflecting a side capable of controlling ties over two legs, and their record suggests they are comfortable both at home and away in this European campaign.

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

Last 5 Maccabi Tel Aviv Matches Results and Stats

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s UEFA Europa League season to date shows a more compact but still competitive profile, with 2 wins and 1 defeat from 3 matches. They have been particularly explosive away from home, scoring 5 goals without conceding, while their home fixtures have been tighter and less productive in attack. Overall, they have scored 6 and conceded 3 in this European run, underlining both their potential threat and the defensive vulnerabilities that CSKA Sofia exploited in the first leg.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, CSKA Sofia hold a clear edge going into the second leg in Sofia. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one match, with a 3-0 aggregate lead built in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round first leg. Overall scoring figures in this fixture favour CSKA Sofia heavily, and their season-to-date European form reinforces that advantage with an unbeaten record, strong goal difference, and consistent performances in both home and away settings. Maccabi Tel Aviv, however, have shown they can be dangerous on their travels in this competition, and their ability to generate goals away from home keeps the tie alive, even if the numbers currently tilt towards CSKA Sofia maintaining control of the matchup.

CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.

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