Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Champions League
In the Champions League qualification quarterfinals on July 29, 2026, Hapoel Be'er Sheva will host Vikingur Reykjavik in the return leg. The visitors only need to avoid defeat.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Be'er Sheva club collected 79 points in 36 matches last season, which was enough to reclaim the league title after an eight-year break. They were close to a "golden double," but lost 1-2 to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the cup final. Later that summer, they lost again to the same opponent, this time in the Super Cup.
The Reykjavik team managed to reach the playoffs of the Conference League in 2025 and quickly reclaimed their domestic title after a brief hiatus. Currently, they have all but eliminated the intrigue in the Elite League, dropping points only once. In qualification, they knocked out Győr: 1-0 at home, 2-2 in Hungary.
In Iceland, both sides exchanged goals early in the second half. However, the hosts managed to add another goal late in the game and secured the victory.
Previous Matches: Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik
Last week marked the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
The nominal hosts are expected to win here. However, the visitors have shown solid form—our bet is on Vikingur to secure a win on neutral ground with a "+1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.82).
Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik: Key Stats and Trends
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva have lost three matches in a row
- The team averages 2.23 goals scored and 0.96 conceded per match
- Vikingur Reykjavik
- On average, Vikingur scores 3.38 goals and concedes 0.75 goals per match
- 56% of Vikingur's matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 4.13 goals per game
Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik: Probable Starting Lineups
Hapoel Be'er Sheva plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Marciano – Davidzada, Vitor, Diop, Mizrahi – Kings Kangwa, Lucas Ventura, Yehoshua – Ganah, Zlatanovic, Abu Rumi
Vikingur Reykjavik uses a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Fridriksson – Gudjonsson, Vatnhamar, Ekroth, Gunnarsson – Sigurdsson, Hafsteinsson, Traundarson – Ingimundarson, Hansen, Borgthorsson
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