FCSB Bukarest vs Maccabi Tel Aviv FC, Champions League Q 2024 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
FCSB Bukarest vs Maccabi Tel Aviv FC — Champions League Q at Steaua Stadion Ghencea.
- FCSB Bukarest 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Gergo Bogar
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jul | SS Virtus | H | 4–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | SS Virtus | A | 7–1 | W |
| 24 Sep | FC Slovan Liberec | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | FK TSC Backa Topola | A | 6–6 | D |
| 27 Aug | Shirak FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | FCSB Bukarest | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Feb | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Feb | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Dec | Demir Grup Sivasspor | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Qarabağ Ağdam FK | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Nov | Villarreal CF | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Steaua Stadion Ghencea. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Maccabi Tel Aviv FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' FCSB Bukarest currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' The referee has no hesitation. Tyrese Asante is booked for Maccabi Tel Aviv FC — card on 22.
- 26' The referee shows Maccabi Tel Aviv FC player a card on 26.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Idan Nachmias on 29 minutes.
- 31' Mihai Lixandru has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 31.
- 36' Alexandru Musi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FCSB Bukarest so far.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Stefan Tarnovanu is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Maccabi Tel Aviv FC.
- 46' FCSB Bukarest make a change. Mihai Lixandru trudges off to be replaced by Baba Alhassan on 46 minutes.
- 51' FCSB Bukarest are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Maccabi Tel Aviv FC's shape.
- 56' A quiet spell here at Steaua Stadion Ghencea. Maccabi Tel Aviv FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Elias Charalambous will be considering his options from the bench.
- 65' FCSB Bukarest make a change. Adrian Sut trudges off to be replaced by Malcom Edjouma on 65 minutes.
- 66' Matan Hozez gets the nod from Maccabi Tel Aviv FC. He replaces Avishay Cohen and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' Joyskim Dawa catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 70.
- 71' Dan Biton doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 74' A change in the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC ranks — Henry Addo exits the field as Matan Baltaxa enters on 74.
- 75' Magnificent from Joyskim Dawa! That is 4 goals in 7 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 80' The crowd applauds Tyrese Asante as he leaves the pitch. Saied Abu Farchi steps in for Maccabi Tel Aviv FC.
- 85' William Baeten has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marius Stefanescu on 85 minute.
- 86' Alexandru Musi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexandru Baluta on 86 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Roei Mashpati on 90 minutes earns him a card. Maccabi Tel Aviv FC will be frustrated.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FCSB Bukarest Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 25
- 5
- 2
- 27
-
8
Adrian Sut ↓ Malcom Edjouma 65'
- 32
- 30
-
16
Mihai Lixandru ↓ Baba Alhassan 46'
- 15
-
19
Daniel Popa ↓ David Miculescu 46'
Bench
- 12
- 21
- 99
- 3
- 70
- 6
-
18
Malcom Edjouma ↑ 65'
-
29
Alexandru Musi ↑ 86'
-
11
David Miculescu ↑ 46'
-
42
Baba Alhassan ↑ 46'
- 20
-
24
William Baeten ↑ 85'
Coach
Elias Charalambous
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 42
-
2
Avishay Cohen ↓ Matan Hozez 66'
- 27
-
7
Eran Zahavi ↓ Dan Biton 66'
- 6
- 13
- 90
- 5
- 16
-
20
Henry Addo ↓ Matan Baltaxa 74'
Bench
- 55
-
18
Matan Hozez ↑ 66'
- 26
-
10
Dan Biton ↑ 66'
- 15
-
30
Matan Baltaxa ↑ 74'
-
34
Saied Abu Farchi ↑ 80'
- 38
- 45
- 22
- 35
- 37
Coach
Robbie Keane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dan Biton | 1 |
| Joyskim Dawa | 1 |
| William Baeten | 1 |
Head to Head
FCSB Bukarest Form
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Form
2024-07-23
FCSB Bukarest
1–1
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
D
2021-02-25
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
1–0
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
L
2021-02-18
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
0–2
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
L
2020-12-10
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
1–0
Demir Grup Sivasspor
W
2020-12-03
Qarabağ Ağdam FK
1–1
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
D
2020-11-26
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
1–1
Villarreal CF
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32
FCSB Bukarest xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FCSB Bukarest or Draw
74%
Draw or Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
55%
FCSB Bukarest or Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 0
12.4%
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — FCSB Bukarest
| Handicap | FCSB Bukarest covers | Push | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FCSB Bukarest keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

