Atalanta vs Hapoel Tel Aviv prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 20, 2026
Europa Conference League
In the Europa Conference League qualification final on August 20, 2026, the first leg between Atalanta and Hapoel Tel Aviv will take place. Only a win is expected from the home side.
Atalanta vs Hapoel Tel Aviv: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Bergamo parted ways with their long-time coach, Gasperini, after the season before last—the man who made them a top side. He was replaced, rather unsuccessfully, by Juric. The Croatian was eventually dismissed, and with Palladino, they managed to secure at least seventh place. Now, the much more experienced Maurizio Sarri has taken over as head coach. His debut comes in European competition.
The team from Tel Aviv has repeatedly won both the national championship and the cup. However, their last trophies came between 2010 and 2012. Last season, they finished fourth, which was enough to qualify for European competition again. There, in the Europa Conference League qualification, they have already overcome two opponents thanks to their nominal home matches—beating both Ludogorets and Katowice 2-0. After that, they drew with the Bulgarians and lost 1-2 in Poland.
Last season, the Italians scored an average of 1.34 goals per game, conceding a third less, 0.95. Their opponent had 1.7 goals scored per game and conceded one on average.
Previous matches: Atalanta vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
The clubs have not met before.
The hosts are noticeably stronger. We predict their win with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.70).
Atalanta vs Hapoel Tel Aviv: Key Stats and Trends
- Atalanta have won two of their last three friendly matches
- Hapoel Tel Aviv have won two of their previous four qualification games
Atalanta vs Hapoel Tel Aviv: Probable Starting Line-ups
Dinamo Zagreb lines up in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible line-up): Carnesecchi - Ahanor, Djimsiti, Scalvini - Zappacosta, Samardzic, Ederson, Gaetano - Krstovic
Viking uses a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Zur - Leidner, Shiko, Mayembo, Koko - Kraev, Falcao - Altman, Alkukin, Torial - Boateng
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