Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Lugano

Maccabi Tel Aviv host Lugano in the Conference League play-off second leg needing a win, after Lugano's 2-1 first-leg victory in Switzerland put the tie in the Swiss side's favor. A spot in the league phase is on the line for both clubs. Lugano arrive unbeaten in five, scoring freely under coach Mattia Croci-Torti, with Kevin Behrens and Anto Grgic both scoring in the first leg. Maccabi, managed by Kenny Miller, have been streakier but hit five past Hapoel Jerusalem last time out, and Ido Shahar's away goal gives them hope of a comeback. Discipline may matter - Maccabi picked up seven yellow cards in their last five games to Lugano's none, and a heated night at home risks them playing down a man just when they need to attack. Expect Maccabi to push hard, but Lugano look composed enough to see the tie through. Our prediction: 2-2