Paphos FC vs Maccabi Tel Aviv FC, Champions League Q 2025 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
Paphos FC vs Maccabi Tel Aviv FC — Champions League Q at Alphamega Stadium.
- Paphos FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Mikola Balakin (Ukraine)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 07 Nov | AFC Ajax | A | 0–5 | L |
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' And we are off! Paphos FC vs Maccabi Tel Aviv FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Paphos FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Maccabi Tel Aviv FC backline.
- 15' Paphos FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Paphos FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' 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.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mohamed Aly Camara on 27.
- 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Weslley Patati on 31.
- 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' It’s a booking for Maccabi Tel Aviv FC player. Tyrese Asante gets a card.
- 46' Heitor gets the nod from Maccabi Tel Aviv FC. He replaces Mohamed Aly Camara and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Paphos FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Osher Davida is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Paphos FC.
- 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. Paphos FC and Maccabi Tel Aviv FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 63' Another change for Maccabi Tel Aviv FC made on 63 minute. Ben Lederman leaves to be changed by Ido Shahar.
- 68' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Derrick Luckassen suffering a number of foals already.
- 69' Paphos FC ring the changes. Kostas Pileas has done his job and it is now time for Ken Sema to step up.
- 70' It is a substitution in Maccabi Tel Aviv FC team. Osher Davida is replaced by Sagiv Yehezkel on 70 minute.
- 75' It’s gonna be a card for Muamer Tankovic.
- 78' Another change for Paphos FC made on 78 minute. Muamer Tankovic leaves to be changed by Domingos Quina.
- 80' Paphos FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 81' What a moment for Mons Bassouamina! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
- 86' Maccabi Tel Aviv FC have won 33 goals from 43 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 88' Elad Madmon is replacing Weslley Patati for the Maccabi Tel Aviv FC side.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! David Goldar argues furiously but the card stands.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Paphos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 93
-
2
Kostas Pileas ↓ Ken Sema 69'
- 5
- 23
- 77
- 22
- 26
-
30
Vlad Dragomir ↓ Mislav Orsic 69'
- 88
- 7
-
33
Anderson ↓ Mons Bassouamina 69'
Bench
- 99
- 82
- 25
- 35
-
8
Domingos Quina ↑ 78'
-
11
Jaja ↑ 78'
-
17
Mislav Orsic ↑ 69'
- 70
-
12
Ken Sema ↑ 69'
-
9
Mons Bassouamina ↑ 69'
Coach
Juan Carlos Carcedo
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Mohamed Aly Camara ↓ Heitor 46'
-
23
Ben Lederman ↓ Ido Shahar 63'
- 42
- 28
- 6
-
77
Osher Davida ↓ Sagiv Yehezkel 70'
-
10
Weslley Patati ↓ Elad Madmon 88'
-
9
Dor Turgeman ↓ Ion Nicolaescu 70'
- 3
- 1
- 18
Bench
-
98
Ion Nicolaescu ↑ 70'
-
36
Ido Shahar ↑ 63'
-
4
Heitor ↑ 46'
- 13
- 21
- 30
- 90
- 20
- 14
-
19
Elad Madmon ↑ 88'
- 22
-
11
Sagiv Yehezkel ↑ 70'
Coach
Zarko Lazetic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elad Madmon | 1 |
| Mons Bassouamina | 1 |
| Jaja | 1 |
Head to Head
Paphos FC Form
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36
Paphos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC xG
I would bet for:
Paphos FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Paphos FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
57%
Paphos FC or Maccabi Tel Aviv FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.8%
1 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Paphos FC
| Handicap | Paphos FC covers | Push | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Paphos FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.