Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings
Sabah FA host Hapoel Beer Sheva at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku on 25 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:45 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. This second-leg tie will decide who advances to the group stage, adding major weight to every detail in the Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva stats ahead of this clash.
With only one match separating these sides from the lucrative main phase of the competition, the stakes are high both sporting and financially. The first leg has already provided a clear reference point for Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva stats, and the return in Baku will test whether Sabah can overturn the deficit or Hapoel Beer Sheva can manage the tie professionally away from home.
Head-to-head record
The head-to-head record between Sabah FA and Hapoel Beer Sheva in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs is based on a single prior meeting.
- Previous meetings: 1
- Sabah FA wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Hapoel Beer Sheva wins: 1
Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Timeline & Historical Context
The Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva timeline at European level is very short but already meaningful. The only recorded meeting came in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs on 19 August 2026 at Rapid-Giulesti Stadium in Bucharest, a neutral venue that framed the first leg of this decisive tie.
On 19 August 2026, Hapoel Beer Sheva hosted Sabah FA in Bucharest and took a 2-1 advantage from the opening leg. The half-time score was 1-1, but the Israeli side found a second-half winner to close the night with Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 Sabah FA in the Play-offs round. That result sets the competitive baseline for the rivalry and is currently the only entry in the Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva timeline.
With such limited historical depth, the narrative is straightforward: Hapoel Beer Sheva arrive in Baku protecting a one-goal aggregate lead, while Sabah FA return home needing at least a one-goal margin to stay alive in the tie. The second leg will either confirm Hapoel Beer Sheva’s early control of this head-to-head or immediately rebalance the record in Sabah’s favour.
Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva stats are drawn entirely from their single UEFA Champions League Play-offs encounter.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Sabah FA 1 - 2 Hapoel Beer Sheva
- Average Goals per Match: Sabah FA 1.00 vs Hapoel Beer Sheva 2.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Sabah FA's stadium: 0 matches played here — Sabah FA won 0 (as home side), Hapoel Beer Sheva won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Hapoel Beer Sheva's stadium: 1 match played here (Rapid-Giulesti Stadium, Bucharest, listed with Hapoel Beer Sheva as home) — Hapoel Beer Sheva won 1 (as home side), Sabah FA won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 19 August 2026: Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 Sabah FA (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League, Play-offs
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Sabah FA Matches Results and Stats
For Sabah FA, the available numbers come from their UEFA Champions League season to date. Across 7 matches in this campaign, Sabah FA have been strong overall, especially at home where they have won all 3 fixtures, scoring 7 goals and conceding none. Their away record is more volatile with 2 wins and 2 defeats, scoring 6 and conceding 5. Offensively they average 1.9 goals per match, while defensively they concede 0.7 per game, underlining a generally solid balance. The season form line of WWWWLWL reflects a team capable of putting together winning runs but also vulnerable to setbacks, particularly on the road.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)
Last 5 Hapoel Beer Sheva Matches Results and Stats
Hapoel Beer Sheva’s reference sample is their UEFA Champions League season to date, covering 5 matches. They have been efficient, with 4 wins and just 1 loss. At home they have played 3 times, winning all 3, scoring 5 and conceding only 1, highlighting a strong home base. Away from home they have 1 win and 1 defeat, with 3 goals scored and 2 conceded. Their attack produces 1.6 goals per match on average, while the defence allows 0.6 per game, slightly tighter than Sabah FA’s record. The form line LWWWW indicates that their only defeat was followed by a strong winning response, including the 2-1 success against Sabah FA in the Play-offs.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical perspective, this tie is still in its infancy but already shaped by a clear first-leg outcome. Hapoel Beer Sheva lead the head-to-head 1-0 in matches and 2-1 on aggregate, and their season-to-date defensive record in the UEFA Champions League — only 3 goals conceded in 5 games — suggests they are well-equipped to manage tight situations. Sabah FA, however, have been excellent at home in this competition, with 3 wins from 3, 7 goals scored and none conceded, and an overall scoring average of 1.9 goals per match that indicates they have the firepower to overturn a one-goal deficit. The historical Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva stats and the limited timeline point slightly towards Hapoel Beer Sheva thanks to their first-leg win and compact defence, but Sabah FA’s perfect home record in this campaign keeps the second leg finely balanced and tactically intriguing.
Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva H2H Statistics updated on 20 August 2026.






