Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Atalanta prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the final round of the Conference League qualifiers on August 27, 2026, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Atalanta will play the return leg. The visitors need a win to avoid embarrassment.
Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Atalanta: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Tel Aviv club finished fourth last season. The new league campaign will only begin on the weekend. So far, the Israelis have been gaining match practice in the Conference League. Both Ludogorets and Katowice were beaten 2-0 as the formal home side. Thanks to this, they progressed further, despite a draw in Bulgaria and even a 1-2 defeat to the Polish team.
The team from Bergamo parted ways with their long-time coach, Gasperini, a year ago. As expected, they slipped down the standings, especially with a poor start under Juric. His replacement, Palladino, managed to lift the side at least to seventh place, securing European qualification. Now, under Sarri’s leadership, they kicked off the season with a 2-1 win over Sassuolo.
Earlier, the Italians had already started their Conference League campaign. And it was disappointing: in the first match at home, they settled for a goalless draw. Although they had more possession and created chances, they failed to score.
Previous matches: Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Atalanta
Last Thursday was the first-ever meeting between these clubs.
Nevertheless, the visitors are the stronger side. We expect them to win (odds – 1.60).
Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Atalanta: Key Stats and Trends
- Hapoel Tel Aviv won two of their last five qualifying matches
- The team averaged 1.7 goals scored and conceded one per match
- Atalanta won three of their last five matches
- The club scored an average of 1.34 goals while conceding only 0.95
Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Atalanta: Probable Starting Lineups
Hapoel Tel Aviv play with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Hansen – Akua, Salkvist, Ankersen, Lähteenmäki – Roikjer, Janssen – Nordheim, Amoako, Sadio – Adel
Atalanta use a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Carnesecchi – Bernasconi, Scalvini, Kossounou, Bellanova – Ederson, Gaetano, Samardzic – Raspadori, Zalewski, Scamacca
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