Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Prediction: Key Matchups and Stats

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 Reykjavik, the Israeli side return “home” needing a strong response on neutral soil to keep their Champions League hopes alive.

Vikingur Reykjavik arrive with a slender advantage and impressive early qualifying form. Unbeaten across three Champions League fixtures so far, the Icelandic champions have shown they can both score and manage tight games. Hapoel Beer Sheva, by contrast, have played just one match in this European campaign – that 2-1 loss away – and must now overturn the deficit in front of their own supporters.

With progression to the next qualifying round at stake, this clash sets up as a classic second-leg scenario: Hapoel Beer Sheva chasing the game, Vikingur Reykjavik trying to balance defensive solidity with the away threat that has already produced two goals on the road this summer.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Key Stats

• Hapoel Beer Sheva have played 1 Champions League match this campaign, losing 2-1 away and conceding an average of 2.0 goals per game.
• The only recent head-to-head meeting came on 21 July 2026, when Vikingur Reykjavik beat Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 at Víkingsvollur Stadium.
• Across 3 Champions League fixtures, Vikingur Reykjavik have scored 5 goals (1.7 per game) and kept 1 clean sheet, remaining unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw.

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
• Goals Against: 2 vs 3
• Clean Sheets: Hapoel Beer Sheva 0; Vikingur Reykjavik 1 (Champions League 2026)

Early in qualifying, full group or league tables are not yet in play, but the raw numbers already show a clear contrast. Hapoel Beer Sheva have only one Champions League outing so far – the 2-1 defeat in Iceland – leaving them with negative goal difference and no clean sheets from a very small sample.

Vikingur Reykjavik, by contrast, have three matches under their belt in this Champions League campaign, with a record of two wins and one draw. They average 1.7 goals scored and just 1.0 conceded per game, including one clean sheet. That blend of attacking output and relative defensive stability underpins their status as favourites to progress from this tie.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Key Matchups

Hapoel Beer Sheva attack vs D. Hafsteinsson

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s forward line is still something of an unknown in this Champions League campaign, but they did manage to score once in Reykjavik and have a number of attacking options in their squad, including I. Zlatanović, João Victor, Z. Ahmed and J. East. They will need significantly more cutting edge at Toto Turner Stadium if they are to overturn the first-leg deficit.

Standing in their way is one of Vikingur Reykjavik’s standout performers so far: Daníel Hafsteinsson. The midfielder has been a creative and scoring hub in the Champions League qualifiers, with 3 appearances, 3 starts and 77 minutes played, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. His rating of 8.9, 26 passes at 88% accuracy, and 1 key pass underline his influence in possession. With 3 dribble attempts and 1 successful, plus 10 duels contested and 5 won, Hafsteinsson offers both ball progression and work rate. If he dictates the tempo again, Hapoel Beer Sheva’s midfield and defence could be pinned back, limiting their ability to commit numbers forward.

Hapoel Beer Sheva defence vs G. Sigurðsson & V. Ingimundarson

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s back line conceded twice in the first leg and are averaging 2.0 goals against per Champions League game. The goals-against minute split suggests vulnerability after the interval, with a significant share of goals conceded between 46–60 and 76–90 minutes, indicating potential concentration or fitness issues late on.

They now face a Vikingur Reykjavik attacking unit led by Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson and Valdimar Þór Ingimundarson. Sigurðsson has 3 appearances (all starts) in this Champions League campaign, with 1 goal and 1 assist, 33 completed passes at 90% accuracy, and 2 key passes, plus 4 tackles and 3 interceptions. That blend of creativity and defensive work makes him a pivotal two-way midfielder. Ingimundarson, meanwhile, offers direct running and physicality in the final third: 3 appearances, 89 minutes, 12 duels contested and 8 won, 8 dribbles attempted with 5 successful, and 1 yellow card. His willingness to drive at defenders and draw fouls can stretch a Hapoel Beer Sheva defence that has yet to record a clean sheet in Europe this season.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have only recently crossed paths in UEFA competition, with Vikingur Reykjavik drawing first blood in the first leg of this 2nd Qualifying Round tie.

• 21 July 2026: Vikingur Reykjavik 2-1 Hapoel Beer Sheva (UEFA Champions League)

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Prediction

Stats suggest Vikingur Reykjavik hold a clear edge coming into the second leg. They are unbeaten in three Champions League qualifiers (two wins, one draw), have scored in every match, and have already beaten Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 at home. Their recent form index is strong, with last-five data showing 78 out of 100 for overall form, 33 in attack and 80 in defence, compared to Hapoel Beer Sheva’s last-five attack index of just 7 and form index of 0.

The prediction model gives Hapoel Beer Sheva only a 10% chance of winning in regulation time, with the draw and Vikingur Reykjavik wins each rated at 45%. That points firmly towards the Icelandic side avoiding defeat, particularly given their ability to manage games and their 4-3-3 structure that has been used in all three Champions League fixtures so far.

Hapoel Beer Sheva will likely start aggressively, needing to chase the tie, but that may open spaces for Vikingur Reykjavik’s transition game, especially through Hafsteinsson, Sigurðsson and Ingimundarson. With both teams having scored in the first leg and Vikingur Reykjavik showing consistent attacking output, another relatively tight but competitive contest is expected.

Predicted Score: Hapoel Beer Sheva 1-1 Vikingur Reykjavik

Hapoel Beer Sheva Recent Form

In this Champions League campaign, Hapoel Beer Sheva have played just one match, a 2-1 defeat away to Vikingur Reykjavik. Their current run in European qualifiers is therefore a single loss, with 1 goal scored and 2 conceded. The team’s recent form indicators are modest: last-five data rates their attack at 7 and defence at 87, highlighting a side that can be relatively solid but lacks cutting edge in the final third so far.

Vikingur Reykjavik Recent Form

Vikingur Reykjavik come into this second leg in strong Champions League qualifying form. Their recent run is WDW across three fixtures, with 2 wins at home and 1 draw away. They have scored 5 goals (1.7 per game) and conceded 3 (1.0 per game), including one clean sheet. The last-five form index of 78, combined with attack at 33 and defence at 80, underlines a balanced side that is difficult to beat and capable of creating chances consistently.

Hapoel Beer Sheva Possible Starting Lineup

Key players available for Hapoel Beer Sheva include:

Goalkeepers: O. Marciano, M. Wolff, N. Eliasi, I. Hemi
Defenders: Hélder Lopes, M. Vítor, O. Davidzada, M. Baltaxa, D. T. Diop, E. Almog, G. Mizrahi, I. Rotman, M. Simantov
Midfielders: D. Biton, S. Elias, K. Kangwa, Lucas Ventura, E. Peretz, Y. Stoyanov, N. Yehoshua, R. Levy, I. Azut
Forwards: I. Zlatanović, Z. Ahmed, J. East, João Victor, A. Ganah, M. Kna'an, M. Abu Rumi, S. Farhud, S. Dahan, Y. Koren

Without confirmed lineups from previous legs, the most likely structure mirrors the 4-3-3 shape used in their Champions League statistics. Experienced defenders such as Hélder Lopes, M. Vítor and O. Davidzada provide a solid base, while midfielders like D. Biton, K. Kangwa and Lucas Ventura can offer control and ball progression. In attack, options such as I. Zlatanović, Z. Ahmed and João Victor will be crucial as Hapoel Beer Sheva seek at least two goals to turn the tie around. The depth in attacking positions gives the coach flexibility to adjust between a more direct or possession-based approach.

Vikingur Reykjavik Possible Starting Lineup

Vikingur Reykjavik’s key squad options include:

Goalkeepers: I. Jónsson, Ö. Kristinsson, A. Friðriksson, U. Audunsson
Defenders: D. Atlason, O. Ekroth, H. Guðjónsson, K. Gunnarsson, R. Þorkelsson, S. Þorkelsson, G. Vatnhamar, T. Ibrahimagic
Midfielders: E. Agnarsson, V. Andrason, B. M. Asmundsson, D. Bjarnason, J. Bjarnason, D. Hafsteinsson, G. Sigurðsson, A. Þrándarson, Ó. Borgþórsson, Armann Finnbogason, Daði Berg Jónsson, Stígur Diljan Þórðarson
Forwards: N. Hansen, V. Ingimundarson, T. Ingolfsson, E. Ómarsson

Vikingur Reykjavik have consistently lined up in a 4-3-3 throughout their three Champions League qualifiers, and there is little reason to expect major changes. The back four is likely to be built around experienced defenders such as O. Ekroth and G. Vatnhamar, while the midfield trio should again feature D. Hafsteinsson and G. Sigurðsson, who have been influential in both creation and work rate. Up front, N. Hansen and V. Ingimundarson provide movement and physical presence, with E. Ómarsson another option to stretch the Hapoel Beer Sheva defence. With a 2-1 lead to protect, Vikingur can afford to be compact but still have enough attacking quality to threaten on the counter.

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

Below are three betting angles based on current form, head-to-head and statistical profiles. Pre-match odds are not available in the data, so only qualitative value assessment is provided.

• Result Tip: Double chance – Draw or Vikingur Reykjavik. With Vikingur Reykjavik rated at 45% to win and the draw also at 45%, against just 10% for a Hapoel Beer Sheva victory, the numbers strongly favour the Icelandic side avoiding defeat. Their unbeaten run (WDW) and superior attacking metrics over three Champions League games back this conservative result angle.
• Goals Tip: Both Teams to Score – Yes. The first leg finished 2-1 to Vikingur Reykjavik, and both sides have found the net in all of their Champions League outings this season (Hapoel Beer Sheva scored once in their only match; Vikingur Reykjavik have scored in all three). Hapoel Beer Sheva must attack to overturn the deficit, while Vikingur’s 1.7 goals per game suggests they can exploit the spaces.
• Value Tip: G. Sigurðsson to score or assist. The midfielder has 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 Champions League appearances, with 2 key passes and 90% passing accuracy. Combined with Vikingur’s strong attacking indices and Hapoel Beer Sheva’s need to push forward, Sigurðsson is well placed to influence the scoreboard again, offering potential value in player goal/assist or shots-related markets.

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