Champions League

Sabah

25 Aug 2026 17:45

Hapoel Be'er Sheva

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Sabah to win 1.85

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Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25/08/2026

Champions League · Play-offs

Our prediction

1X: Double Chance Sabah or Draw

1.85 on Betano · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 23 Aug 2026 at 22:19 · Odds are subject to change

Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva Preview

Sabah are flying right now. Valdas Dambrauskas has built a side that has won six of their last seven competitive fixtures, losing only three times across 44 matches since August 2025. Their most recent outing, a 2-0 domestic victory over Kapaz on August 15, extended a run of three consecutive clean sheets in Champions League qualifying. Having already eliminated three opponents to reach this play-off stage, confidence at the Bank Respublika Arena will be sky high.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva face a very different reality heading into this first leg. Their Champions League qualifying campaign has been strong, with three wins from four matches, but a bruising 4-0 defeat to Hapoel Haifa in the Toto Cup AI on August 15 raises serious questions about defensive solidity. Manager Ran Kozuk will demand an immediate response. Complicating matters further, ongoing conflict in Israel means this tie is relocated to Bucharest, stripping them of genuine home advantage.

Sabah's record of six wins in their last seven competitive outings speaks volumes about their consistency under Valdas Dambrauskas. Three consecutive clean sheets in Champions League qualifying demonstrate defensive solidity, and their 2-0 victory over Kapaz on August 15 confirmed the squad's sharpness heading into this play-off. Backing the home or draw double chance at 1.85 reflects that momentum.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva carry strong European qualifying form of their own, with three straight wins before this stage. However, that brutal 4-0 loss to Hapoel Haifa in the Toto Cup AI exposed vulnerabilities. Playing at a neutral venue in Bucharest strips them of any home comfort, and Ran Kozuk's side must regroup quickly from a confidence-denting result.

This is the first-ever competitive meeting between these clubs, which introduces genuine uncertainty. Still, Sabah's remarkable run of only three defeats in 44 matches since August 2025 tilts the balance firmly in their favour. The 1X selection covers both a home win and a stalemate, offering solid protection given the stakes of a Champions League group stage berth.

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Trends to Know about Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva

• Sabah: six wins in seven matches
• Three consecutive clean sheets for Sabah
• Hapoel crushed 4-0 in last outing

Both sides line up in a 4-3-3 vs 4-3-3 mirror, promising a contest fought through the midfield corridors. Javon East will be the focal point of Sabah's attacking threat, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva look to Veljko Simic and Oumar Mbina to provide width and penetration on the flanks.

With both XIs rated as probable rather than confirmed, minor late changes remain possible for either camp. The tactical blueprint is clear, though, and the symmetry of formations means individual duels across the pitch, particularly in the engine room, could prove decisive in this Champions League play-off tie.

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 August 25, 2026, at 17:45 local time.

Where is Sabah vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva being played?

This match 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?

Check local listings for broadcast details on this Champions League play-off between Sabah and Hapoel Be'er Sheva.