Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Sabah prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 19, 2026
Champions League
In the Champions League qualification final on August 19, 2026, the first leg between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Sabah will take place. Both teams aim to succeed on neutral ground.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Sabah: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Be'er Sheva reclaimed the championship title last season. However, they lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv first in the cup final and then again in the Super Cup match in mid-summer. Their young opponent from the South Caucasus made a sensation by displacing Qarabag and becoming champions for the first time, also achieving a "golden double." They have started with a win against Kapaz, 2-0.
In the Champions League, the Israelis, as now, play their home games on neutral ground. But this hasn't stopped them from knocking out three opponents already. For example, they lost to Vikingur in Reykjavik 1-2 but won at home, and then they beat Crvena Zvezda in both legs—1-0 and 2-0.
Their opponent has already passed through three qualifying rounds. Against New Saints and KuPS, they secured only victories. It was tougher against Aarhus, where they lost away 1-2, but at home, they simply routed the Danes 4-0, even though the visitors held a goalless draw for nearly an hour.
Previous Matches: Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Sabah
The visitors are only participating in European competitions for the second time. No surprise, this will be their first encounter with this opponent.
Both clubs understand the importance of this game. The bet here is "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.77).
Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Sabah: Key Statistics and Trends
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva has won three of four matches in the League
- The club averaged 2.23 goals scored per game, conceding 0.96
- Sabah has won five of six qualification matches
- The team scored an average of 2.27 goals, conceding 0.76
Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Sabah: Possible Starting Lineups
Hapoel Be'er Sheva plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Marciano - Amador, Rotman, Vitor, Mizrahi - Peretz, Ventura, Yehoshua - Ahmed, Zlatanovic, East
Sabah uses a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pokatilov - Pukhach, Dashdemirov, Solve, Zedadka - Lepinitsa, Rakhmonaliev - Mikkels, Isaev, Simic - Mbina
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