Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: Bozsik Arena (Budapest)
Game Time: August 1, 2024, 02:00
A return match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Steaua will take place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League qualification on July 31, 2024. The first leg ended in a draw, and the decisive second leg will be played on neutral ground.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Maccabi Tel Aviv:
- Has won 9 of their last 12 matches.
- Unbeaten in their last 12 meetings.
- Wins the first half in 47% of matches.
- Steaua:
- Has won only 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Wins the first half in 49% of matches.
Team Analysis
Maccabi Tel Aviv: "The Yellows" secured their 25th championship title in the spring, marking their return to the top of Israeli football after a four-year hiatus. Under new coach Lazetic, the team added the Super Cup to their achievements. The draw in Bucharest means they need a win to progress, and they have been in solid form, being unbeaten in their last 12 games.
Steaua: "The Militaries" won their first Romanian championship since 2015, confirming their status as a historical and current force in Romanian football. However, they have had a mixed start to the new season with draws and are currently lagging behind competitors. Their performance in the Champions League has been strong against weaker teams, but they struggled to secure a win against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the first leg.
Team News
Maccabi Tel Aviv:
- No major injuries reported.
Steaua:
- Chiriches is not fully fit.
Possible Starting Lineups
Maccabi Tel Aviv (possible lineup):
- Mishpati – Davidzada, Asante, Nachmias, Shlomo, Cohen – Kanichowsky, van Overeem, Peretz – Addo, Zahavi.
Steaua (possible lineup):
- Tarnovanu – Radunovic, Ngezana, Dawa, Cretu – Lixandru, Sut, Baluța, Olaru, Ștefanescu – Popa.
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
The first leg, which ended in a 1-1 draw, was the first encounter between the two clubs.
Free Prediction for the Match: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Steaua
While both teams have shown strengths, Steaua's recent mistakes and Maccabi Tel Aviv's consistent form suggest an edge for the Israeli side.
Prediction: Maccabi Tel Aviv to win with a "0 goal handicap" (odds: 1.76).
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