Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 27, 2026
Europa Conference League
In the Conference League qualification final on August 27, 2026, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Lugano will play the second leg. The hosts need nothing but a win.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Tel Aviv club failed to retain the championship title in the spring, but finished third and won the national cup. The new season has only just begun, starting with a match against Hapoel Jerusalem, but they already claimed the Super Cup last month. In the Europa League, after two wins over Sheriff (5-0 and 1-0), they were knocked out by CSKA Sofia, scoring one goal less (0-3 and 3-1).
Lugano also finished third in last season's Super League. However, after the summer break, they managed three league wins and success in the cup. At the same time, the Swiss side knocked out both Dukagjini (1-0 and 5-1) and Runavík (2-0 and 2-2) in Europa League qualification.
On Thursday, the hosts scored in each half. In the end, they managed a win, albeit by the narrowest margin – the final score was 2-1 to the Swiss side.
Previous Matches: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano
The teams met for the first time last week.
The hosts are obliged to at least try to get revenge. We predict “over 2.5 goals” (odds – 1.90).
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano: Key Statistics and Trends
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has won three of five Europa League matches
- The club averages 2.12 goals scored and 1.23 conceded per game
- Lugano has won four out of five qualification matches
- On average, Lugano scores 3.67 goals and concedes 0.67 goals per match
- 67% of Lugano's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 4.33 goals per match
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lugano: Probable Starting Lineups
Maccabi Tel Aviv is likely to play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): von Ballmoos – Delcroix, Mai, Papadopoulos – Simignani, Grgic, Bislimi, Zanotti – dos Santos, Steffen – Behrens
Lugano is expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Melika – Revivo, Shlomo, Camara, Asante – Shahar, Sissoko, Peretz – Varela, Sokler, Davida
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Conference League qualification standings
