Maccabi Tel Aviv FC vs Paphos FC, Champions League Q 2025 ROUND 2
Overview
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Maccabi Tel Aviv FC vs Paphos FC — Champions League Q at TSC Arena.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Paphos FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Radu Petrescu
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Paphos FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Jul | Paphos FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jan | FC Porto | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Jan | FK Bodo/Glimt | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | FK Rigas Futbola Skola | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Beşiktaş JK | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 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' In just a few seconds TSC Arena will turn into a battlefield for Maccabi Tel Aviv FC and Paphos FC.
- 5' Maccabi Tel Aviv FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Paphos FC backline.
- 10' Paphos FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 13' Another change for Maccabi Tel Aviv FC made on 13 minute. Yoav Gerafi leaves to be changed by Ofek Melika.
- 18' Maccabi Tel Aviv FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Maccabi Tel Aviv FC and Paphos FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Maccabi Tel Aviv FC in their trying to find a way past Paphos FC's compact .
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ofek Melika on 30 minutes.
- 34' Roei Mashpati has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dor Turgeman on 34 minute.
- 36' Paphos FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 40' What composure from Jaja! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Zarko Lazetic might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' Paphos FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' A moment of madness from Mohamed Aly Camara on 56 minutes earns him a card. Maccabi Tel Aviv FC will be frustrated.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' Joao Correia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jaja at the 64 minute mark.
- 67' The referee shows Paphos FC player a card on 67.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Domingos Quina. He replaces Kostas Pileas on 72 minute.
- 75' Another substitution for Maccabi Tel Aviv FC to replace Mohamed Aly Camara by Raz Shlomo on 75 minute.
- 80' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Maccabi Tel Aviv FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 85' Paphos FC is showing some good football. However, Paphos FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Domingos Quina.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Paphos FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Mohamed Aly Camara ↓ Raz Shlomo 75'
-
23
Ben Lederman ↓ Elad Madmon 75'
- 42
- 28
- 6
-
77
Osher Davida ↓ Sagiv Yehezkel 75'
- 10
-
9
Dor Turgeman ↓ Roei Mashpati 34'
- 3
-
1
Yoav Gerafi ↓ Ofek Melika 13'
- 18
Bench
- 98
- 36
- 41
- 4
-
13
Raz Shlomo ↑ 75'
- 21
- 30
-
90
Roei Mashpati ↑ 34'
- 14
-
19
Elad Madmon ↑ 75'
-
22
Ofek Melika ↑ 13'
-
11
Sagiv Yehezkel ↑ 75'
Coach
Zarko Lazetic
Paphos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 93
-
2
Kostas Pileas ↓ Domingos Quina 72'
- 5
- 23
- 26
- 30
- 88
- 7
-
11
Jaja ↓ Joao Correia 64'
-
17
Mislav Orsic ↓ Muamer Tankovic 64'
-
33
Anderson ↓ Mons Bassouamina 64'
Bench
- 82
- 99
- 25
- 35
-
77
Joao Correia ↑ 64'
-
8
Domingos Quina ↑ 72'
-
22
Muamer Tankovic ↑ 64'
- 70
- 12
-
9
Mons Bassouamina ↑ 64'
Coach
Juan Carlos Carcedo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elad Madmon | 1 |
| Mons Bassouamina | 1 |
| Jaja | 1 |
Head to Head
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.82
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Paphos FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Paphos FC or Draw 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Paphos FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Paphos FC
71%
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC or Paphos FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Paphos FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
5.3%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
3%
0 – 3
2.8%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
| Handicap | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC covers | Push | Paphos FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 18% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 23% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Paphos FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.