Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Prediction: Preview and Betting 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 tight first meeting in Reykjavik, the Israeli side must overturn a narrow deficit on home soil to keep their Champions League dream alive.

The first leg finished 2-1 to Vikingur Reykjavik at Víkingsvollur Stadium on 21 July 2026, leaving the Icelandic champions with a slender advantage but far from safe. Hapoel Beer Sheva know that a single-goal win could be enough depending on the aggregate scoreline, while Vikingur can progress with a draw or even a narrow defeat if they manage the tie correctly.

With early-round Champions League qualification on the line, this clash promises to be tense and tactical. Vikingur arrive in strong recent form in this competition, while Hapoel Beer Sheva are still searching for their first win of the 2026 campaign. Stats suggest a balanced contest, but the visitors carry a clear edge in momentum and attacking output.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Key Stats

• Hapoel Beer Sheva have played 1 Champions League match in 2026, losing it 2-1 and conceding an average of 2.0 goals per game.
• The only recent head-to-head meeting saw Vikingur Reykjavik beat Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 at home on 21 July 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round.
• In 3 Champions League matches in 2026, Vikingur Reykjavik have scored 5 goals (1.7 per game) and conceded 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
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• Clean Sheets: Hapoel Beer Sheva 0 (competition statistics), Vikingur Reykjavik 1 (competition statistics)

Traditional league-style standings are not available at this qualifying stage, but the competition statistics paint a clear picture of where each side stands. Hapoel Beer Sheva have played just once in this Champions League campaign, losing 2-1 away and conceding twice without registering a clean sheet.

By contrast, Vikingur Reykjavik have already navigated three matches in this season’s Champions League, remaining unbeaten with two wins and one draw. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 3 across those 3 fixtures, showing a more balanced profile and greater experience in this qualifying campaign. Their 4-3-3 setup has been used in all three games, underlining a stable tactical identity compared to Hapoel Beer Sheva’s single outing so far.

Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik Key Matchups

Hapoel Beer Sheva midfield unit vs D. Hafsteinsson

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s midfield, likely built around experienced names such as D. Biton, S. Elias and K. Kangwa, will have to deal with one of the standout performers in this Champions League qualifying phase: Daníel Hafsteinsson. For Vikingur Reykjavik, Hafsteinsson has been hugely influential in just 77 minutes across 3 appearances, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist.

His attacking efficiency is impressive: 2 shots with 1 on target, 26 completed passes at 88% accuracy, and a key pass to his name. He also contributes off the ball, with 2 tackles and 1 interception, and wins half of his 10 duels. If Hapoel Beer Sheva cannot close him down between the lines, Vikingur will again find ways to create high-quality chances.

Hapoel Beer Sheva defence vs G. Sigurðsson

The Israeli back line, which conceded twice in the first leg, must now contain Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson, another key creative force for Vikingur Reykjavik. In 3 Champions League appearances (all starts, 90 minutes total), Sigurðsson has matched Hafsteinsson’s output with 1 goal and 1 assist.

His passing metrics stand out: 33 passes at 90% accuracy, including 2 key passes, underlining his role as a playmaker. Defensively he is active too, with 4 tackles, 1 block and 3 interceptions, plus 11 duels contested and 5 won. Hapoel Beer Sheva’s central defenders such as M. Vítor and Hélder Lopes, supported by full-backs like O. Davidzada, will need to track his movement carefully to avoid being pulled out of shape.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have only recently crossed paths on the European stage, with the first leg in Iceland providing the only recent reference point. That match offered a competitive, relatively tight encounter, with Vikingur edging it by a single goal.

• 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 with a clear edge in form and attacking rhythm. In Champions League play this season they are unbeaten (two wins, one draw), averaging 1.7 goals scored and just 1.0 conceded per match. Hapoel Beer Sheva, by contrast, have only one game to their name in this campaign — the 2-1 defeat in Reykjavik — where they conceded twice and could not turn their single goal into a positive result.

The prediction model gives Hapoel Beer Sheva only a 10% chance of winning in regulation time, with the draw and away win both rated at 45%. That effectively makes Vikingur Reykjavik strong favourites to qualify, with significant protection from the double-chance angle (draw or away win). Their comparison indices underline this: Vikingur lead decisively in form and attack, while Hapoel’s only relative strength is a slightly better defensive index, which did not translate into a clean sheet in Iceland.

Given Hapoel Beer Sheva’s need to chase the game and Vikingur’s comfort in a 4-3-3 that has already produced 5 goals in 3 matches, the second leg is likely to be cagey early on but open up as the hosts push forward. Vikingur have shown they can score in multiple phases of the game, with goals spread across the 31–45, 46–60 and 76–90 minute windows. If they strike on the counter, Hapoel’s task becomes significantly harder.

Predicted Score: Hapoel Beer Sheva 1-1 Vikingur Reykjavik

Hapoel Beer Sheva Recent Form

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s Champions League recent form is poor: they have played 1 match in the 2026 campaign and lost it 2-1 away. That defeat is part of a short run in which they have yet to keep a clean sheet, conceding 2.0 goals per game while scoring 1.0. Their disciplinary profile shows yellow cards concentrated in the 31–45 and 61–75 minute windows, suggesting occasional lapses in control around key phases of the match.

Vikingur Reykjavik Recent Form

Vikingur Reykjavik arrive in excellent Champions League form, with a recent sequence described as WDW from 3 matches. They have won both home fixtures and drawn their single away outing, remaining unbeaten. Offensively they average 1.7 goals per game, while conceding just 1.0. Their last-five form index is strong, with particularly solid defensive numbers and a proven ability to manage games in the latter stages.

Hapoel Beer Sheva Possible Starting Lineup

GK: O. Marciano or M. Wolff; Defenders: M. Vítor, Hélder Lopes, O. Davidzada, M. Baltaxa or D. T. Diop; Midfielders: D. Biton, K. Kangwa, E. Peretz, Lucas Ventura, S. Elias; Forwards: Z. Ahmed, J. East, I. Zlatanović, M. Kna'an, Y. Stoyanov.

Hapoel Beer Sheva are listed with a 4-3-3 formation in their sole Champions League outing this season, and the squad composition supports a similar setup here. With several experienced defenders and a deep pool of midfielders and attackers, they have the tools to be more aggressive at home. The key will be tightening up defensively after conceding twice in Iceland, while ensuring that forwards such as Z. Ahmed and I. Zlatanović receive better service from creators like D. Biton and K. Kangwa.

Vikingur Reykjavik Possible Starting Lineup

GK: I. Jónsson or A. Friðriksson; Defenders: D. Atlason, O. Ekroth, K. Gunnarsson, R. Þorkelsson or S. Þorkelsson; Midfielders: D. Hafsteinsson, G. Sigurðsson, V. Andrason, E. Agnarsson, G. Vatnhamar; Forwards: V. Ingimundarson, N. Hansen, E. Ómarsson.

Vikingur Reykjavik have consistently used a 4-3-3 formation across their three Champions League fixtures, and that stability has underpinned their unbeaten run. The presence of creative midfielders like Hafsteinsson and Sigurðsson, combined with hard-running attackers such as V. Ingimundarson and N. Hansen, makes them dangerous both in possession and on the counter. Their single clean sheet indicates they are not invulnerable at the back, but their structure and balance have been sufficient to control most phases of play so far.

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 data-backed betting angles for this Champions League qualifier. Note that specific pre-match odds are not available in the current dataset, so recommendations are based on probabilities and performance trends.

• Result Tip: Back Vikingur Reykjavik in the Double Chance market (Draw or Away Win). With the prediction model giving Hapoel Beer Sheva only a 10% chance of victory and both the draw and away win at 45%, the visitors are strong favourites not to lose. Their unbeaten WDW run in three Champions League matches and 2-1 first-leg win support this conservative but high-probability angle.
• Goals Tip: Under 3.5 Total Goals. Vikingur’s matches in this Champions League campaign have all finished under 3.5, with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded across 3 games. Hapoel Beer Sheva’s only outing ended 2-1, also under 3.5. With both sides generally involved in modest-scoring ties and the stakes high in a qualifier, a controlled tempo and limited goal count look likely.
• Value Tip: Vikingur Reykjavik to Score at Least One Goal. They have scored in all three Champions League fixtures so far (5 goals total, 1.7 per game) and found the net twice against Hapoel Beer Sheva in the first leg. With creative midfielders D. Hafsteinsson and G. Sigurðsson each contributing a goal and an assist, backing Vikingur to score at least once offers solid value in goal-related markets.

Odds are accurate at the time of writing and subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.