FC Lugano and Maccabi Tel Aviv have been drawn to face each other in the Conference League qualifiers in Play–off. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to League phase of the Conference League. The loser is knocked out from the competition.
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Matches 2026/27
| 20.08.2026 | FC Lugano | 2:1 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 2026/27 | Conference League | Qualifications - Play-off | ||
| 27.08.2026 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 43% | 25% | 32% | FC Lugano | 2026/27 | Conference League | Qualifications - Play-off |
The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.
The next head-to-head encounter between Maccabi Tel Aviv and FC Lugano is set for 27.08.2026. The estimated chances of victory stand at 43% for Maccabi Tel Aviv and 32% for FC Lugano. The last match between FC Lugano and Maccabi Tel Aviv ended in a 2:1 scoreline on 20.08.2026. Recent form over the last 5 games for FC Lugano shows a record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 0 defeats. As for Maccabi Tel Aviv, their recent 5-match run stands at 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses. In terms of overall Elo rating, FC Lugano hold 1484 points, while Maccabi Tel Aviv record a tally of 1473 points.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 |
|
Maccabi Tel Aviv | 9.000 | 2.500 | 14.000 | 4.000 | 3.000 | 32.500 |
| 96 |
|
FC Lugano | 0.000 | 2.000 | 3.000 | 14.250 | 2.000 | 21.250 |
Form in recent games
| FC Lugano | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:1 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Conference League | |
| 13.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 2:2 | NSÍ Runavík | Conference League | |
| 09.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 5:0 | FC Zürich | Swiss Super League | |
| 06.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | NSÍ Runavík | Conference League | |
| 02.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 4:1 | Grasshopper Club Zurich | Swiss Super League | |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 1:2 | FC Lugano | Conference League | |
| 13.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 3:1 | PFK CSKA Sofia | Europa League | |
| 06.08.2026 | 🏠 | loss 0:3 | PFK CSKA Sofia | Europa League | |
| 30.07.2026 | 🏠 | win 1:0 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Europa League | |
| 23.07.2026 | 🚌 | win 5:0 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Europa League | |
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 |
|
FC Lugano | 1484 |
20.08.2026 2:1 vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Conference League Qualifications - Play-off +9.59 |
13.08.2026 2:2 vs NSÍ Runavík Conference League Qualifications - Round 3 -11.50 |
09.08.2026 5:0 vs FC Zürich Swiss Super League +4.77 |
06.08.2026 2:0 vs NSÍ Runavík Conference League Qualifications - Round 3 +1.93 |
02.08.2026 4:1 vs Grasshopper Club Zurich Swiss Super League +5.96 |
29.07.2026 5:1 vs Dukagjini Klina Conference League Qualifications - Round 2 +2.66 |
26.07.2026 2:1 vs FC Vaduz Swiss Super League +6.80 |
23.07.2026 1:0 vs Dukagjini Klina Conference League Qualifications - Round 2 +1.18 |
17.05.2026 4:0 vs FC Basel Swiss Super League +8.90 |
14.05.2026 2:2 vs FC Sion Swiss Super League +0.83 |
|
| 197 |
|
Maccabi Tel Aviv | 1473 |
20.08.2026 1:2 vs FC Lugano Conference League Qualifications - Play-off -9.59 |
13.08.2026 3:1 vs PFK CSKA Sofia Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 +23.36 |
06.08.2026 0:3 vs PFK CSKA Sofia Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 -19.66 |
30.07.2026 1:0 vs Sheriff Tiraspol Europa League Qualifications - Round 2 +6.13 |
23.07.2026 5:0 vs Sheriff Tiraspol Europa League Qualifications - Round 2 +13.94 |
23.05.2026 2:2 vs Hapoel Petah Tikva League -3.62 |
19.05.2026 2:4 vs Hapoel Beer Sheva League -6.00 |
16.05.2026 1:2 vs Beitar Jerusalem League -11.57 |
13.05.2026 3:0 vs Maccabi Haifa League +7.18 |
09.05.2026 1:1 vs Hapoel Tel Aviv League -0.90 |
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Matches Switzerland - Israel
| 29.08.2023 | BSC Young Boys | 3:0 | Maccabi Haifa | 2023/24 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
| 23.08.2023 | Maccabi Haifa | 0:0 | BSC Young Boys | 2023/24 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
| 11.08.2022 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3:1 | FC Lugano | 2022/23 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 3 | |||
| 04.08.2022 | FC Lugano | 0:2 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 2022/23 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 3 | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
The next match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and FC Lugano will take place on 27.08.2026.
On 20.08.2026, the match FC Lugano vs Maccabi Tel Aviv took place, ending with a score of 2:1.