Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview

Hapoel Beer Sheva host Vikingur Reykjavik at Toto Turner Stadium in Szombathely on 29 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. This second-leg clash comes with the Israeli side looking to overturn a deficit on home soil, while the Icelandic champions aim to protect their advantage and progress in Europe’s premier club competition. For anyone studying Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik stats, the context of the first leg is central to understanding the stakes.

With only one Champions League qualifier played between these clubs so far in the 2026 season, the tie remains finely balanced despite Vikingur Reykjavik’s narrow edge. The visitors arrive unbeaten in the competition this season, whereas Hapoel Beer Sheva are still searching for their first win. Qualification, prize money, and crucial UEFA ranking points are all on the line, making this fixture a high-pressure occasion where every detail in the Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik stats could prove decisive.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Hapoel Beer Sheva and Vikingur Reykjavik have met once in competitive action ahead of this second leg.

• Previous meetings: 1
• Hapoel Beer Sheva wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Vikingur Reykjavik wins: 1

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Timeline & Historical Context

The Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik timeline in European competition begins with their first-leg encounter in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round on 21 July 2026. Played at Víkingsvollur Stadium in Reykjavik, the Icelandic side made home advantage count in a tight contest that has set the tone for this developing matchup.

On 21 July 2026, in Reykjavik, Vikingur Reykjavik faced Hapoel Beer Sheva in the Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. The match reached half-time goalless, with the score 0-0 at the break, reflecting a cautious opening 45 minutes. After the interval, Vikingur Reykjavik found the breakthrough and eventually secured a 2-1 victory, taking a one-goal lead in the tie while conceding an away goal that keeps Hapoel Beer Sheva firmly in contention.

With only this single fixture in the books, the Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik timeline is short but meaningful. Vikingur Reykjavik hold the historical edge with one win from one match in the Champions League, yet the narrow margin and the away goal for Hapoel Beer Sheva ensure that the return leg has a clear narrative: the hosts must chase the game, while the visitors aim to manage the tie and exploit spaces on the counter.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers so far offer a compact but clear statistical picture of this qualifying-round pairing.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Hapoel Beer Sheva 1 - 2 Vikingur Reykjavik
• Average Goals per Match: Hapoel Beer Sheva 1.00 vs Vikingur Reykjavik 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Hapoel Beer Sheva's stadium: 0 matches played here — Hapoel Beer Sheva won 0 (as home side), Vikingur Reykjavik won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Vikingur Reykjavik's stadium: 1 match played here — Vikingur Reykjavik won 1 (as home side), Hapoel Beer Sheva won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 21 July 2026: Vikingur Reykjavik 2-1 Hapoel Beer Sheva (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Hapoel Beer Sheva Matches Results and Stats

For Hapoel Beer Sheva, the available Champions League statistics for the 2026 season to date show a side still trying to find its footing in this campaign. They have played one match, the 2-1 defeat away to Vikingur Reykjavik, leaving them with a negative goal difference but an away goal that could prove valuable. Offensively, they have scored once in their only outing, while defensively they have conceded twice, and they are yet to record a clean sheet in this European run.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Vikingur Reykjavik Matches Results and Stats

Vikingur Reykjavik enter the second leg with stronger Champions League form in the 2026 season to date. Across three matches, they remain unbeaten with two wins and one draw, reflecting a solid blend of resilience and attacking output. They have scored five goals and conceded three, indicating a team capable of creating chances but still occasionally vulnerable at the back. At home, they have been particularly effective, winning both fixtures and conceding just once, while their away performance includes a draw with two goals scored and two conceded.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Vikingur Reykjavik hold the early upper hand in this Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round tie. They lead the head-to-head 1-0 in matches and 2-1 on aggregate goals, and their broader 2026 Champions League form — unbeaten in three with two victories — suggests a team in reasonable control of its performances. Hapoel Beer Sheva, by contrast, have only the first-leg defeat on record this season, leaving question marks over their current European level but also providing clear motivation for a strong response at Toto Turner Stadium. The away goal they scored in Reykjavik keeps the tie alive, and the second leg is set up as a contest between Vikingur Reykjavik’s established momentum and Hapoel Beer Sheva’s need to overturn the deficit on home turf, with the limited but telling Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik stats framing a finely poised encounter.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.