Maccabi vs Steaua Prediction: The rivals have about an equal chance of winning

Prediction for the UEFA Champions League match which will take place on July 31. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Maccabi

Maccabi has played two official matches in the 2024\25 season. Before the draw in Romania, the Israelis defeated their Petah Tikva teammates 2:0 in the National Super Cup. The match in Romania ended 1:1, with Maccabi being the first to take the lead in that game, a goal by Biton. Maccabi possessed the ball 52% of the game time, shot 7 times towards the goal and hit the net twice.

Steaua

Steaua has already won the Super Cup of Romania, defeating with a score of 3:0 club Hunedoara, played three rounds in the championship of the country, scored two points. From the Champions League qualification Romanians knocked out the club from San Marino ‘Virtus’, twice outplaying the opponent 7:1 and 4:0. The first match against Maccabi ended in a draw, on Biton's goal, Dava scored an own goal from Olaru's pass. ‘Steaua’ in that game possessed the ball 48% of the game time, shot 16 times towards the goal and 6 times hit the goalpost.

Expert Betting Tips

The first match was not very productive, so we believe that the return match will be a low-scoring affair. Don't forget that the match will be played on a neutral pitch, which obviously increases the odds of a bookmaker's bottom. The teams are roughly of the same level, while Champions League qualification is a priority competition for both teams, the price of error is high and caution will prevail. As for the outcome, we won't be surprised if the return leg ends in a draw and we will witness extra time and possibly a penalty shootout.