CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats: Historical Overview Before August 2026 Match

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 side progresses further in the continental campaign, adding significant weight to every detail in the CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats profile.

With the matchup set in a neutral-style European qualifying context rather than domestic competition, both clubs arrive knowing that small historical and statistical edges could prove decisive. The stakes are clear: maintain momentum from earlier qualifying rounds, manage the pressure of knockout-style football, and turn the limited but telling head-to-head record to their advantage.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that CSKA Sofia and Maccabi Tel Aviv have met once so far in UEFA Europa League qualifying.

• 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 is short but already impactful. The only meeting on record came on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round at Batumi Arena in Batumi. On that occasion, Maccabi Tel Aviv were designated as the home side, with CSKA Sofia travelling as the away team.

That match ended Maccabi Tel Aviv 0–3 CSKA Sofia, with CSKA Sofia taking full control of the tie early by leading 2–0 at half-time. The emphatic away victory in a neutral venue context immediately tilted the historical balance in favour of the Bulgarian side and set a clear tone for this emerging rivalry.

With only one fixture in the archive, the CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv timeline is still in its infancy, but the margin and nature of that result suggest a psychological edge for CSKA Sofia heading into the return game in Sofia. For Maccabi Tel Aviv, this second meeting is an opportunity to respond and reshape the narrative of this head-to-head.

CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats underline how one dominant result can define a young rivalry.

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

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

For CSKA Sofia, the form line in the UEFA Europa League season to date is highly encouraging. Across 5 matches in the competition, they remain unbeaten with 4 wins and 1 draw, reflecting both consistency and resilience in qualifying rounds. Offensively, they average 1.8 goals per match, while conceding only 0.6, pointing to a well-balanced side capable of controlling games on both sides of the ball.

• 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 has been more compact but still largely positive, with 2 wins and 1 defeat from 3 matches. They have been explosive away from home, scoring 5 goals in a single away fixture and averaging 2.0 goals per game overall. Defensively, they concede an average of 1.0 goal per match, with clean sheets both at home and away, though the 0-3 home defeat to CSKA Sofia is a significant blemish in an otherwise solid start.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the head-to-head record and broader seasonal numbers give CSKA Sofia a clear historical and statistical advantage going into the 13 August 2026 clash. They lead the direct series 1–0 with a 3–0 aggregate goal difference, and their unbeaten Europa League run, combining strong scoring output with a tight defence, reinforces their position. Maccabi Tel Aviv, however, have shown they can be potent in attack in this competition and will view this match as a chance to correct the one-sided nature of the early head-to-head narrative. The balance of trends leans toward CSKA Sofia, but the small sample size and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s demonstrated attacking ceiling keep this tie competitive from a statistical perspective.

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