FC Lugano vs 20.08.26 18:302 – 1Full Time
Maccabi Tel Aviv — UEFA Europa Conference League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Lugano edges past Maccabi Tel Aviv in Conference League playoff thriller
FC Lugano beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-1 at AIL Arena in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff round, a result built on a first-half lead and a decisive response after the break. Kevin Behrens gave the home side the advantage in the 31st minute, finishing off a Yanis Cimignani assist to send Lugano in front at the interval.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Maccabi Tel Aviv came out sharper after half-time and drew level almost immediately, Ido Shahar converting a Roy Revivo assist in the 47th minute to make it 1-1. Lugano needed only seven more minutes to restore their lead, Anto Grgić stepping up to score from the penalty spot in the 54th minute and settle the contest at 2-1.
Despite having less of the ball, with 43 percent possession to Maccabi Tel Aviv's 57, Lugano were the more direct side, registering ten shots to their opponents' eight and edging the shots on target count two to one, a reflection of their clinical finishing on the night.
Grgić scored the decisive penalty and finished with a match-high rating of 7.7, while Cimignani also impressed by setting up the opening goal for Behrens.
Maccabi Tel Aviv dominated territorially with 57 percent possession, yet it was Lugano who made their fewer touches count.
FC Lugano beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–1 (half-time 1–0).
FC Lugano met Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa Conference League (Playoff round). Kick-off was Thursday, 20 August 2026, 18:30 UTC at AIL Arena. Referee: Milos Milanovic.
Team pages: FC Lugano · Maccabi Tel Aviv · UEFA Europa Conference League
Key moments
- 31' Goal: Kevin Behrens (assist: Yanis Cimignani) — 1–0
- 47' Goal: Ido Shahar (assist: Roy Revivo) — 1–1
- 54' Goal (penalty): Anto Grgić — 2–1
Starting line-ups
FC Lugano (3-4-2-1)
Maccabi Tel Aviv (4-3-3)
- 22 Ofek Melika
- 3 Roy Revivo
- 13 Raz Shlomo
- 5 Mohamed Camara
- 6 Tyrese Asante
- 36 Ido Shahar
- 28 Issouf Sissokho
- 42 Dor Peretz (c)
- 29 Hélio Varela
- 9 Ester Sokler
- 77 Osher Davida
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 78% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (85 Elo points, visitors stronger) — Matches with this rating gap ran −2.1pp vs their league norm at this line across 8,538 measur
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 57% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (85 Elo points, visitors stronger) — Matches with this rating gap ran −2.6pp vs their league norm across 8,538 measured games.
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 34% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (85 Elo points, visitors stronger) — Matches with this rating gap ran −2.7pp vs their league norm at this line across 8,538 measur
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 49% both teams score
FC Lugano to Score. League base rate: 80% home sides score On the other hand: Class edge (the hosts rated 85 Elo points below their opponents) — Sides with this class edge scored −3.8pp vs their league norm across 8,53
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the FC Lugano vs Maccabi Tel Aviv final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this UEFA Europa Conference League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the FC Lugano and Maccabi Tel Aviv team pages or the UEFA Europa Conference League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of FC Lugano vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
FC Lugano beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–1 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in FC Lugano vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
Kevin Behrens (31') for FC Lugano; Ido Shahar (47') for Maccabi Tel Aviv; Anto Grgić (54') (penalty) for FC Lugano.
›Where can I watch FC Lugano vs Maccabi Tel Aviv highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for FC Lugano vs Maccabi Tel Aviv; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between FC Lugano and Maccabi Tel Aviv?
FC Lugano and Maccabi Tel Aviv have met 1 time — 0 wins for FC Lugano, 0 wins for Maccabi Tel Aviv and 1 draw.