Sabah
Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25/08/2026
Champions League · Play-offsSabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva – Best bets of the match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stake | 1.75 | 3.65 | 3.75 | View Odds |
· Confidence Medium
Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva Preview
Sabah arrive at this Champions League play-off in scintillating form under manager Valdas Dambrauskas. The Azerbaijani side have won six of their last seven competitive fixtures, losing just three times across 44 matches since August 2025. Three consecutive clean sheets in qualifying underline their defensive solidity, and a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kapaz on August 15 confirmed their momentum heading into this historic first leg at the Bank Respublika Arena.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva face a contrasting narrative. Their Champions League qualifying campaign has been strong, with three successive wins building genuine belief, but a bruising 4-0 defeat to Hapoel Haifa in the Toto Cup AI on August 15 raised concerns about consistency. Manager Ran Kozuk will demand an immediate response. Compounding their challenge, ongoing conflict in Israel forces this tie to a neutral venue in Bucharest, stripping them of any home comforts they might have enjoyed.
Sabah's double chance selection at 1.75 reflects their remarkable consistency: six victories from seven competitive outings and just three defeats across 44 matches stretching back to August 2025. Three consecutive clean sheets in qualifying underline a defensive solidity that Hapoel Be'er Sheva will struggle to breach.
Hapoel's Champions League qualifying campaign has been strong, with three wins in four rounds. However, that devastating 4-0 loss to Hapoel Haifa on August 15 raises serious questions about defensive resilience heading into a fixture of this magnitude.
The neutral venue in Bucharest strips Hapoel of any home comfort, while Sabah have proven themselves capable travellers throughout this qualifying run. Backing 1X, covering both a Sabah win and the draw, accounts for the unpredictability of a first-ever meeting between these sides while leaning into the Azerbaijani club's superior recent form. Confidence sits at 58%.
Trends to Know about Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva
- Sabah won six of last seven matches
- Three consecutive clean sheets in qualifying
- Hapoel suffered heavy 4-0 domestic loss
Form & Statistics: Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Sabah
Recent form
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Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Recent form
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Lineups: Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Sabah
Starters
- 1 Ofir Marciano
- 2 Guy Mizrahi
- 3 Miguel Vítor
- 4 Itay Rotman
- 5 Matan Baltaxa
- 6 Eliel Peretz
- 7 Lucas Ventura
- 8 Niv Yehoshua
- 9 Zahi Ahmed
- 10 Igor Zlatanovic
- 11 Javon East
Absent
- Njegos Kupusovic (injury)
- Khayal Aliyev (injury)
- Dan Biton (injury (heart problems))
- Djibril Diop (absence/injury)
- Pedro Amador (absence/injury)
Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Starters
- 1 Stas Pokatilov
- 2 Steve Solvet
- 3 Rahman Dashdamirov
- 4 Tymoteusz Puchacz
- 5 Akim Zedadka
- 6 Umarali Rakhmonaliev
- 7 Aleksey Isaev
- 8 Ivan Lepinjica
- 9 Joy-Lance Mickels
- 10 Veljko Simic
- 11 Oumar Mbina
Absent
- João Victor (injury)
- Dan Biton (injury)
- Khayal Aliyev (injury (tendon rupture))
Medium confidence
Both sides line up in a 4-3-3 formation, setting the stage for a tactically symmetrical Champions League play-off encounter. Javon East leads Sabah's attacking line, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva's wide threats will look to exploit the flanks in what promises to be an open, high-tempo contest.
With multiple credible outlets backing both probable XIs, the lineup confidence is reasonably solid on either side. Veljko Simic spearheads the Be'er Sheva attack, and how the two midfield trios battle for central control could well determine which side advances in this high-stakes tie.
Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva Match?
What time is Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva?
This Champions League play-off kicks off on 25 August 2026 at 17:45 BST at Bank Respublika Arena.
Where is Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva being played?
This fixture takes place at the Bank Respublika Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.
How Can I Watch Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva on TV and Live Stream?
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