Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Prediction: Key Stats and 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 Iceland, the Israeli side must overturn a one-goal deficit at home to keep their Champions League dream alive.

Vikingur Reykjavik arrive with a valuable first-leg advantage and an unbeaten record so far in this qualifying campaign. With two wins and a draw from three matches and a 2-1 victory already banked against Hapoel Beer Sheva, the Icelandic champions are well placed to finish the job, but they know an away trip in Europe is rarely straightforward.

For Hapoel Beer Sheva, this is effectively a must-win knockout scenario: they need at least a one-goal victory to stay in the tie, and a clean sheet would be priceless given their 2-1 loss in Reykjavik. Vikingur, by contrast, can afford a draw and even a narrow defeat if they score enough away goals, making game management and defensive organisation central to their approach.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Key Stats

• Hapoel Beer Sheva have played 1 Champions League qualifier so far this season, losing 2-1 away and conceding 2.0 goals on average.
• The only previous meeting between these sides came on 21 July 2026 in Reykjavik, where Vikingur Reykjavik won 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round.
• Vikingur Reykjavik are unbeaten in 3 Champions League qualifiers this season (2 wins, 1 draw), scoring 5 goals (1.7 per game) and conceding 3 (1.0 per game), with 1 clean sheet.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik — Tale of the Tape

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

Standings by rank and points are not yet applicable in this Champions League qualifying round, but the early statistics still draw a clear contrast. Across 1 match, Hapoel Beer Sheva have scored once and conceded twice, leaving them with no wins and no clean sheets in this campaign.

Vikingur Reykjavik, by comparison, have built a strong platform over 3 fixtures. They have two home wins and one away draw, with 5 goals scored and only 3 conceded. Their ability to find the net in different phases of games, combined with one clean sheet, underlines why they carry a strong advantage into this second leg.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Key Matchups

Hapoel Beer Sheva defence vs D. Hafsteinsson

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s back line, which conceded twice in Reykjavik and averages 2.0 goals against per match in this qualifying campaign, will again be tested by Vikingur’s creative hub Daníel Hafsteinsson. The midfielder has been one of the standout performers in the Champions League qualifiers so far, with 3 appearances and 77 minutes played per game on average, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist.

Hafsteinsson’s attacking efficiency is reflected in his 8.9 rating, 2 shots (1 on target), and 26 passes at 88% accuracy, plus 1 key pass. He also contributes defensively with 2 tackles and 1 interception, and wins half of his 10 duels. If Hapoel Beer Sheva cannot limit his time on the ball between the lines, Vikingur will again find ways to create high-quality chances.

Hapoel Beer Sheva midfield vs G. Sigurðsson

Another crucial battle will be in midfield, where Hapoel Beer Sheva must contain Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson. The experienced playmaker has started all 3 qualifiers, playing the full 90 minutes each time. He has matched Hafsteinsson’s output with 1 goal and 1 assist, but adds even more influence in possession: 33 passes per game with 90% accuracy and 2 key passes.

Sigurðsson’s all-round contribution includes 4 tackles, 1 block, 3 interceptions and 11 duels contested, winning 5. His work rate and set-piece threat make him a constant danger. If Hapoel Beer Sheva’s midfield cannot disrupt his rhythm, Vikingur will control tempo and territory, making the home side’s task significantly harder.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have only just met for the first time in European competition, with Vikingur Reykjavik drawing first blood on home soil. That match sets the tone for the second leg, both in terms of scoreline and tactical patterns.

• 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 the second leg as the more settled and in-form side. They are unbeaten in 3 qualifiers (form string WDW), scoring in every match and showing a balanced scoring pattern across the 31–45, 46–60 and 76–90 minute windows. Their recent five-game snapshot in this competition shows 5 goals scored and only 3 conceded, with strong defensive metrics.

Hapoel Beer Sheva, by contrast, have only one Champions League qualifier under their belt this season, a 2-1 defeat away from home. Their last-five record in this competition is limited but negative: 1 goal scored, 2 conceded, and no clean sheets. The predictions model gives the home side just a 10% chance of winning in 90 minutes, with a 45% probability of a draw and 45% for a Vikingur victory. That effectively frames the Icelandic champions as clear favourites to avoid defeat and strong contenders to progress.

Given the first-leg scoreline and Vikingur’s superior attacking and overall form indices, the most likely match flow is Hapoel Beer Sheva pushing early for a goal while Vikingur look to control transitions and exploit space on the counter through Hafsteinsson, Sigurðsson and the wide attackers. The Israeli side should improve at home, but Vikingur’s structure and experience in this qualifying run point towards a tight, low-scoring contest where the visitors do enough to see the tie out.

Predicted Score: Hapoel Beer Sheva 1-1 Vikingur Reykjavik

Hapoel Beer Sheva Recent Form

In this Champions League qualifying campaign, Hapoel Beer Sheva’s recent form is poor. They have played 1 match, losing 2-1 away, with no wins and no draws. Offensively they average 1.0 goal per game, but defensively they are conceding 2.0 per match and have yet to keep a clean sheet. Their last-five snapshot in this competition reflects that struggle, with a low attacking index and a relatively stronger but still pressured defence.

Vikingur Reykjavik Recent Form

Vikingur Reykjavik arrive in excellent recent form in Champions League qualifying. Their record of WDW over 3 fixtures shows consistency: 2 home wins and 1 away draw, with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded. They have kept 1 clean sheet and have failed to score in none of their games. Their last-five form index is high, with strong attacking and defensive ratings, underlining why they are expected to at least avoid defeat in this second leg.

Hapoel Beer Sheva Possible Starting Lineup

With no confirmed lineup data from previous fixtures, we can only highlight key squad options rather than a fixed XI. In goal, Hapoel Beer Sheva can choose from N. Eliasi, I. Hemi, O. Marciano or M. Wolff. Defensively, options include E. Almog, M. Baltaxa, O. Davidzada, D. T. Diop, Hélder Lopes, M. Vítor, I. Rotman, M. Simantov and G. Mizrahi.

In midfield, D. Biton, S. Elias, K. Kangwa, Lucas Ventura, E. Peretz, Y. Stoyanov, N. Yehoshua and R. Levy offer a range of profiles, while in attack A. Ganah, M. Kna'an, M. Abu Rumi, Z. Ahmed, S. Dahan, J. East, S. Farhud, João Victor, Y. Koren and I. Zlatanović provide depth and variety.

Given their use of a 4-3-3 in this qualifying campaign, Hapoel Beer Sheva are likely to stick with that shape, relying on overlapping full-backs and a three-man midfield to press Vikingur’s creators. The lack of clean sheets suggests they may need to tweak their defensive balance, perhaps with a more conservative full-back or a deeper-lying midfielder to track runners from Vikingur’s midfield.

Vikingur Reykjavik Possible Starting Lineup

Vikingur Reykjavik have also favoured a 4-3-3 across their 3 Champions League qualifiers. In goal, they can call on U. Audunsson, A. Friðriksson, I. Jónsson or Ö. Kristinsson. The defensive unit is built from D. Atlason, O. Ekroth, H. Guðjónsson, K. Gunnarsson, R. Þorkelsson, S. Þorkelsson, G. Vatnhamar and T. Ibrahimagic.

Midfield options are rich: E. Agnarsson, V. Andrason, B. M. Asmundsson, D. Bjarnason, J. Bjarnason, D. Hafsteinsson, G. Sigurðsson, A. Þrándarson, Ó. Borgþórsson, Armann Finnbogason and Stígur Diljan Þórðarson. In attack, N. Hansen, V. Ingimundarson, T. Ingolfsson and E. Ómarsson provide pace and goal threat.

With Hafsteinsson and Sigurðsson both in form as scorers and creators, Vikingur are likely to keep a similar structure to the first leg: controlled build-up, aggressive pressing in midfield and quick switches of play to isolate their attackers. Their single clean sheet in three games shows they can defend solidly when needed, though they will be wary of conceding early and giving Hapoel Beer Sheva momentum.

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 betting angles based on current form and probabilities:

• Result Tip: Double chance – Draw or Vikingur Reykjavik. With Vikingur given a 45% chance to win and the draw also at 45%, while Hapoel Beer Sheva are rated at just 10% to win, backing Vikingur to avoid defeat aligns strongly with the probabilities and their unbeaten qualifying record.
• Goals Tip: Under 3.5 total goals. Across this qualifying campaign, Hapoel Beer Sheva matches average 3.0 goals (1 scored, 2 conceded in 1 game), while Vikingur’s games average 2.0 goals (5 scored, 3 conceded over 3 fixtures). Only one of Vikingur’s matches has gone above 2.5 goals, and their defensive structure plus the high-stakes nature of a second leg point towards a relatively tight contest.
• Value Tip: D. Hafsteinsson to score or assist. Hafsteinsson has 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 appearances, with strong underlying creative numbers (2 shots, 1 on target, 26 passes at 88% accuracy, 1 key pass). Given Hapoel Beer Sheva’s average of 2.0 goals conceded per game in this campaign and Vikingur’s reliance on Hafsteinsson in the final third, backing him to contribute directly to a goal offers attractive value.

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