Welcome to Extratips, where today we're diving into a juicy UEFA Europa League clash that promises plenty of drama! Maccabi Tel Aviv hosts Hamrun on August 14th at 18:00 in what looks like a spanking new chapter for both sides. The odds are leaning heavily in favor of Maccabi, with bookies offering just 1.20 for a home win — not much sweat needed there. The draw’s climbing at 5.75, and Hamrun is a hefty outsider at 12.00, hinting that many see this as a David vs. Goliath scenario. Maccabi's recent form shows a few cracks but mainly highlights their attacking power, especially considering they hammered Beitar Jerusalem 5-0 recently. Meanwhile, Hamrun, stuck in a Goalless stasis with their last few fixtures, might struggle to crack the home fortress. The head-to-head is a 0-0 stalemate, signaling tight caution from both, but Maccabi’s goalscoring prowess suggests they could break the deadlock this time. With recent performances and odds, expect Maccabi to edge a cautious game — maybe a comfortable home win with goals. But with such long odds on the away side, betting on a high-scoring draw looks risky but tempting for the bold. Overall, Maccabi should dominate, but don’t rule out Hamrun hanging tough.