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CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.45 expected goals for CSKA Sofia and 2.15 for Maccabi Tel Aviv, a combined total of 3.60. That distribution gives Maccabi Tel Aviv the largest share of the 1X2 market at 54%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 70% for over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score, with 1–2 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 54% favourite still loses or draws roughly 46% of the time.

Model pick

Maccabi Tel Aviv to Win

53.6% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.45 – 2.15

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

CSKA Sofia win26%
Draw21%
Maccabi Tel Aviv win54%

Double chance 1X

46%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

74%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals87%
Over 2.5 goals70%
Over 3.5 goals48%
Both teams to score68%

Correct score

  • 1–29.2%
  • 1–18.5%
  • 2–26.6%
  • 1–36.6%
  • 0–26.3%

Why the model likes this

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Maccabi Tel Aviv to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 54%, against 26% / 21% / 54% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.45 goals for CSKA Sofia and 2.15 for Maccabi Tel Aviv, a combined 3.60 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 70% and both teams to score at 68%, with 1–2 the single most likely scoreline at 9%.

  • Model confidence

    Maccabi Tel Aviv to Win is the headline pick at 54% with low confidence, built from team strength, home advantage and competition baselines while season data is still limited.

Recent form

CSKA Sofia

    Maccabi Tel Aviv

      Head-to-head

      Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

      Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.