CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before 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 comes in the early stages of the 2026–27 European campaign but already carries significant weight for both clubs’ ambitions of reaching the group stage.

The stakes are clear: progression from this 3rd Qualifying Round will move the winner one step closer to the main Europa League phase. With CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats showing a decisive first-leg result and both sides bringing contrasting statistical profiles into this clash, the return fixture in Sofia shapes up as a high-pressure contest where European momentum and coefficient points are on the line.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very new European matchup with only one 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 recorded meeting on 6 August 2026. Played at Batumi Arena in Batumi in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, that match saw Maccabi Tel Aviv designated as the home side and CSKA Sofia as the visitors.

On 6 August 2026, in that 3rd Qualifying Round fixture, Maccabi Tel Aviv 0–3 CSKA Sofia was the full-time score, after CSKA Sofia had already established a 0–2 advantage by half-time. The result underlined CSKA’s ability to strike early and manage the game, while leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv with a significant deficit to overturn heading into the second leg in Sofia.

With only this single competitive encounter available, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, the margin and control shown by CSKA Sofia in Batumi provide a clear early reference point in the historical record between these two clubs.

CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is currently shaped entirely by that first-leg meeting, but it still offers useful statistical pointers ahead of the return game.

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:

• 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 Europa League campaign to date shows strong consistency and balance. Across their matches in the 2026 season, they remain unbeaten, combining a solid defensive base with reliable attacking output. With multiple formations used, CSKA Sofia have demonstrated tactical flexibility while maintaining a positive results pattern and a notable ability to keep clean sheets in Europe.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 Maccabi Tel Aviv Matches Results and Stats

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Europa League season to date reflects a more volatile profile: they have recorded convincing wins, particularly away from home, but also suffered a heavy defeat when designated as the home side in this tie. Their attacking numbers are impressive on the road, yet the 0–3 loss to CSKA Sofia highlights defensive vulnerabilities that must be addressed in Sofia.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, CSKA Sofia hold the clear upper hand in this matchup so far. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one, with a 3–0 aggregate goal difference built entirely on the first-leg performance in Batumi. Venue split trends show CSKA Sofia already successful once away to Maccabi Tel Aviv, while the second leg will be their first opportunity to host this opponent in Sofia.

Season-to-date Europa League statistics reinforce that picture: CSKA Sofia are unbeaten, with four wins and one draw, scoring regularly and conceding relatively few goals. Maccabi Tel Aviv, by contrast, combine strong attacking output in some matches with a notable home defeat to CSKA Sofia. Taken together, the CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv stats and limited head-to-head history point towards the Bulgarian side carrying both the historical edge and the stronger current European form into the 13 August 2026 clash at National Stadium Vasil Levski.

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