Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Match Time & Date:
31/07/2024
20:00
Prediction: 1-1
FCSB
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Steaua face each other at Bozsik Arena in what is expected to be a close Champions League encounter. The Yellows failed to impress in the first leg, but it is well known that the Israelis produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Bear in mind, though, that Wednesday’s clash will be played on a neutral location (Budapest). Midfielder Dan Biton is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with FCSB a week ago.
The Romanians, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 loss to Otelul in their last league match. Steaua and Maccabi, though, seem to be evenly matched at the moment and we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. Adrian Sut limped off with injury in the first leg, with Malcom Edjouma likely to step up.
Highlighted Team (Maccabi Tel Aviv):
Maccabi Tel Aviv are the oldest and probably the biggest clubs in Israel. The club was founded in 1906 and they have been playing an important role in the Israeli League ever since. In 2015 Maccabi won their 21st trophy in the national championship and the same season they clinched their 23rd Israeli Cup title.
The club’s fiercest rivals are Hapoel Tel-Aviv and they welcome their opponents at Netanya Stadium. The capacity of the venue is 13 610. The likes of Beitar Jerusalem Hapoel Be’er Sheva and Maccabi Haifa are considered Maccabi Tel Aviv’s bitter rivals as well. In 1969 the club won the AFC Champions League and they repeated the success two years later, beating Aliyat Al-Shorta in the final.
The likes of Jordi Cruyff, Paulo Sousa, Rade Prica, Moanes Dabour and Vincent Enyeama are the high-profile footballers who were part of the team in the past. The colour of Maccabi’s home kit is yellow and blue.
