CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats: Head-to-Head Record
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. This second-leg tie comes in the early stages of the 2026 continental campaign but already carries significant weight for both clubs’ ambitions in Europe. The neutral fan focus on CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats is sharpened by the fact that the winner moves a step closer to the main phase of the competition.
Played on neutral ground in Sofia, this fixture removes classic home advantage dynamics from the equation, putting greater emphasis on tactical discipline and the ability to manage a two-legged tie. With progression in the UEFA Europa League at stake, every marginal edge in the CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats profile – from head-to-head history to current form – will be scrutinised closely ahead of kick-off.
Head-to-head record
The head-to-head record between CSKA Sofia and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa League is currently based on a single completed 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 side and CSKA Sofia as the visitors in that opening leg.
On 6 August 2026, Maccabi Tel Aviv 0–3 CSKA Sofia was the full-time score, with CSKA Sofia establishing a commanding advantage in the tie. The visitors led 2–0 at half-time and saw out the contest with a clean sheet, underlining both attacking efficiency and defensive control in a high-stakes qualifying fixture.
With only this single encounter currently on record, the rivalry’s historical depth is limited, but the pattern is clear so far: CSKA Sofia have taken early control of this European matchup. As the second leg in Sofia approaches, the existing CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv timeline sets the narrative of a home side looking to consolidate a strong position against opponents needing a major response.
CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall statistical picture from the available head-to-head data is straightforward but telling, with CSKA Sofia dominant across the only recorded fixture.
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 recent record in the UEFA Europa League season to date is impressive and underlines why they arrive to the second leg in a strong position. Across 5 matches in the current campaign, they are unbeaten with 4 wins and 1 draw, combining a productive attack with a solid defensive base. They have scored consistently both at home and away, while keeping multiple clean sheets, which reinforces the sense of momentum behind the Bulgarian side heading into this qualifier in Sofia.
- 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 form this season shows a more mixed but still competitive profile. Over 3 matches played so far, they have registered 2 wins and 1 defeat. Their away performances have been particularly notable in attack, with a high scoring output on the road, while defensively they have been more vulnerable at home. The 0-3 home loss to CSKA Sofia in Batumi exposed those defensive issues and leaves them needing to rediscover the balance that brought earlier clean sheets if they are to turn the tie around in Sofia.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical standpoint, CSKA Sofia hold a clear edge ahead of this UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round second leg. The head-to-head record is short but decisive: one match, one CSKA Sofia win, with a 3-0 aggregate goal difference and a dominant average goals per game in their favour. Their broader season-to-date form in Europe is unbeaten, built on a strong attack and a defence that has conceded only a handful of goals across five fixtures. Maccabi Tel Aviv, by contrast, have shown they can win and score heavily away from home but must now overcome both a three-goal deficit and the psychological weight of the first-leg result. Overall, the trends in the CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats point towards the Bulgarian side having the statistical advantage, while the Israeli club face a demanding task to shift the narrative of this tie.
CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.
