Maccabi Tel Aviv are favored to win this CEV Challenge Cup match with odds around 1.65, while VKP Bratislava are positioned at 2.25. Maccabi Tel Aviv have demonstrated stronger domestic form this season with consistent victories in the Israeli league, giving them the edge in this European competition with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 6:00 PM UTC on February 18, 2026, which corresponds to 8:00 PM local time in Tel Aviv and 7:00 PM in Bratislava.

The match will be played at the Yad Eliyahu Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel, one of the country's premier volleyball venues with a capacity of approximately 3,000 spectators and modern facilities for international competition.

Maccabi Tel Aviv are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.65 based on their superior squad depth and recent form in continental play. VKP Bratislava at 2.25 odds represent a competitive challenger, though Maccabi's experience in European tournaments gives them a tactical advantage in this encounter.

In their limited head-to-head history, Maccabi Tel Aviv lead the series with 2 wins against VKP Bratislava's 1 win from previous CEV Challenge Cup meetings. The average set differential in these matches favors Maccabi at approximately 2.3 sets per encounter, reflecting their overall dominance in the fixture.