Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Hapoel Beer Sheva welcome Vikingur Reykjavik to Toto Turner Stadium in Szombathely on 29 July 2026 for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round tie. After a narrow 2-1 defeat in Reykjavik, the Israeli side return “home” needing a response to keep their Champions League dream alive.

Vikingur Reykjavik arrive with a slender advantage and the momentum of an unbeaten start to their European campaign. With five goals scored across three qualifiers and a solid defensive base, the Icelandic champions know that even a draw will be enough to see them through. For Hapoel Beer Sheva, this is effectively a must-win tie, with the need to overturn the first-leg deficit and manage Vikingur’s in-form midfield creators.

With the first leg producing three goals and Vikingur showing strong recent form, this second meeting sets up as a tense, tactical contest where Hapoel must balance urgency with defensive discipline, while the visitors look to control tempo and exploit transitions.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Key Stats

• Hapoel Beer Sheva have played 1 Champions League qualifier this season, losing 2-1 away and conceding an average of 2.0 goals per match.
• The only recent head-to-head meeting saw Vikingur Reykjavik beat Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 on 21 July 2026 in Reykjavik.
• Vikingur Reykjavik have scored 5 goals in 3 Champions League qualifiers (1.7 per match) and kept 1 clean sheet in that run.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik — Tale of the Tape

• Position: Not available vs Not available
• Points: Not available vs Not available
• Goals For (qualifiers): 1 (Hapoel Beer Sheva) vs 5 (Vikingur Reykjavik)
• Goals Against (qualifiers): 2 (Hapoel Beer Sheva) vs 3 (Vikingur Reykjavik)
• Clean Sheets (qualifiers): Hapoel Beer Sheva 0; Vikingur Reykjavik 1

Standings data for this qualifying round is not provided, but the early Champions League statistics paint a clear picture. Hapoel Beer Sheva have played just once, losing 2-1 away, which leaves them with a negative goal difference and no clean sheets. Their defensive record of 2.0 goals conceded per match underlines the pressure on their back line in this decisive leg.

Vikingur Reykjavik, by contrast, are unbeaten across 3 qualifiers with a record of 2 wins and 1 draw. They average 1.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game, and have already shown they can win tight contests, including the 2-1 first-leg victory. Their ability to score in multiple phases of matches (goals in the 31–45, 46–60 and 76–90 minute windows) suggests a side that remains dangerous throughout the 90 minutes.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Key Matchups

Hapoel Beer Sheva attack vs D. Hafsteinsson

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s forward line must find a way past a Vikingur midfield anchored by Daníel Hafsteinsson. The Icelandic midfielder has been one of the standout performers in this Champions League campaign: across 3 appearances and 77 minutes played, he has 1 goal and 1 assist with an excellent rating of 8.9. His efficiency on the ball is notable, completing 26 passes at 88% accuracy, with 1 key pass, and contributing defensively with 2 tackles and 1 interception.

For Hapoel, breaking Vikingur’s structure will mean disrupting Hafsteinsson’s rhythm and pressing him when he drops to receive. If they allow him time, his ability to link play and create chances from midfield could tilt the tie further in the visitors’ favour.

Hapoel Beer Sheva midfield vs G. Sigurðsson

Another crucial duel will be in the middle of the park against Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson. The experienced midfielder has also produced 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 appearances, playing the full 90 minutes in each. He has attempted 33 passes with 90% accuracy and 2 key passes, underlining his role as a creative hub. Defensively, 4 tackles, 1 block and 3 interceptions show his work rate without the ball.

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s midfielders must close down Sigurðsson quickly and deny him passing lanes between the lines. If he is allowed to dictate tempo and pick out runners, Vikingur’s 4-3-3 can dominate possession phases and create the kind of high-quality chances that have already yielded 5 goals in 3 games.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

The recent history between these sides is short but highly relevant, with one key encounter setting the tone for this second leg.

• 21 July 2026: Vikingur Reykjavik 2-1 Hapoel Beer Sheva (UEFA Champions League)

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Prediction

Stats suggest Vikingur Reykjavik come into this second leg as slight favourites. The prediction model gives Hapoel Beer Sheva only a 10% chance of victory, with the draw and an away win each rated at 45%. Vikingur are unbeaten in three qualifiers (WDW), scoring in every match, while Hapoel have just one game under their belt, a 2-1 defeat to these same opponents.

Hapoel Beer Sheva will likely start aggressively, backed by the need to overturn the deficit. Their only goal in Europe so far came between the 46–60 minute window, while they have conceded in both the 46–60 and 76–90 minute ranges. That pattern hints at vulnerability as matches open up, which Vikingur’s balanced attack can exploit. With Vikingur comfortable in a 4-3-3 and boasting two productive midfielders in Hafsteinsson and Sigurðsson, the visitors look well equipped to manage pressure and strike on the counter.

Given Vikingur’s superior recent form, their ability to score consistently, and the prediction edge leaning heavily towards “draw or Vikingur Reykjavik”, the most likely scenario is a tight, controlled away performance that secures progression, even if Hapoel manage to find the net.

Predicted Score: Hapoel Beer Sheva 1-1 Vikingur Reykjavik

Hapoel Beer Sheva Recent Form

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s recent Champions League form is limited but concerning: 1 match, 1 defeat, 2 goals conceded and none prevented. Their form indicator is effectively a losing start, with no wins or draws and an average of 1.0 goal scored and 2.0 conceded per game. They have yet to keep a clean sheet and have allowed goals in the second half, suggesting late-game fragility.

Vikingur Reykjavik Recent Form

Vikingur Reykjavik arrive in strong shape. Over 3 Champions League qualifiers they are unbeaten with a record of 2 wins and 1 draw. They average 1.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, have 1 clean sheet, and have found the net in multiple time windows (31–45, 46–60, 76–90 minutes). Their recent form index is high, reflecting a side that is both effective in attack and relatively solid at the back.

Hapoel Beer Sheva Possible Starting Lineup

GK: O. Marciano or M. Wolff; Defenders: Hélder Lopes, M. Vítor, O. Davidzada, M. Baltaxa, E. Almog, D. T. Diop, G. Mizrahi; Midfielders: D. Biton, S. Elias, K. Kangwa, Lucas Ventura, E. Peretz, Y. Stoyanov, R. Levy, I. Azut, N. Yehoshua; Forwards: Z. Ahmed, J. East, I. Zlatanović, M. Kna'an, A. Ganah, M. Abu Rumi, S. Farhud, João Victor, Y. Koren, S. Dahan.

Hapoel Beer Sheva have a deep squad with several experienced defenders such as Hélder Lopes and M. Vítor, and a variety of attacking options including I. Zlatanović and J. East. Their recorded European formation so far is a 4-3-3, which suggests they will again look to balance width with a three-man midfield to combat Vikingur’s strong central trio. The key will be tightening up defensively after conceding twice in the first leg while still committing enough numbers forward to chase the tie.

Vikingur Reykjavik Possible Starting Lineup

GK: I. Jónsson or A. Friðriksson; Defenders: D. Atlason, O. Ekroth, H. Guðjónsson, K. Gunnarsson, R. Þorkelsson, S. Þorkelsson, G. Vatnhamar, T. Ibrahimagic; Midfielders: E. Agnarsson, V. Andrason, B. M. Asmundsson, D. Bjarnason, J. Bjarnason, D. Hafsteinsson, G. Sigurðsson, A. Þrándarson, Ó. Borgþórsson, Armann Finnbogason, Daði Berg Jónsson, Stígur Diljan Þórðarson; Forwards: N. Hansen, V. Ingimundarson, T. Ingolfsson, E. Ómarsson.

Vikingur Reykjavik have consistently lined up in a 4-3-3 across their 3 qualifiers, which has provided both attacking width and midfield control. With creative midfielders like D. Hafsteinsson and G. Sigurðsson, and direct threats such as V. Ingimundarson and N. Hansen in attack, they can threaten in open play and transitions. Their tactical focus will likely be on compactness out of possession and quick breaks once Hapoel commit men forward.

Hapoel Beer Sheva Team News

No significant absences reported.

Vikingur Reykjavik Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Hapoel Beer Sheva:

• None reported.

Vikingur Reykjavik:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

• Result Tip: Back “Draw or Vikingur Reykjavik” in the double chance market. The prediction model rates Hapoel Beer Sheva at just 10% to win, with both the draw and Vikingur victory at 45%. Vikingur are unbeaten in 3 qualifiers (WDW), while Hapoel have lost their only game, making the away side the safer side of the market. (Odds not available in the current data.)
• Goals Tip: Consider “Under 3.5 goals”. Across 4 combined qualifiers, Hapoel and Vikingur have produced only one match with more than 2 goals (the 2-1 first leg). Hapoel average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded, Vikingur 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded, and both teams’ under/over profiles in qualifiers lean heavily towards unders beyond 2.5 and 3.5 goals. (Odds not available in the current data.)
• Value Tip: Look at a Vikingur Reykjavik player impact market (such as goal or assist) for D. Hafsteinsson or G. Sigurðsson, where offered. Both midfielders have 1 goal and 1 assist from 3 appearances, and are central to Vikingur’s attacking play, which has yielded 5 goals in 3 games. Their creative output and set-piece involvement could offer value if prices are generous. (Odds not available in the current data.)

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