Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Sabah FA
Hapoel Beer Sheva edge Sabah FA in tight contest
A late second-half strike seals a narrow Champions League win for the hosts.
Sabah FA took an early lead through V. Simić's goal in the 6th minute, but Hapoel Beer Sheva fought back with J. East equalising just before half-time. The decisive moment came after the break when I. Zlatanović scored in the 79th minute to secure a 2-1 victory for the home side. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, though the actual scoreline was a bit more eventful than the anticipated 1-0.
- Aggregate:
- Hapoel Beer Sheva 4 4 Sabah FA (a.e.t.)
- Advances:
- Sabah FA
Outcome probability
The upcoming play-off clash between Hapoel Beer Sheva and Sabah FA promises a tactical battle with both sides eager to progress. While Sabah FA boast impressive attacking stats, Hapoel Beer Sheva's solid form and home advantage could prove decisive.
Match factors
Sabah FA's attacking form superior
Sabah FA have scored in all last 5 games with key players like V. Simić netting 5 goals in 6 games
Sabah FA's wide defenders provide creative outlets
Defenders A. Zedadka and T. Puchacz contribute 4 assists combined, enhancing wing play
V. Simić in excellent recent scoring form
Simić scored 4 goals in last 5 matches, showing strong momentum
No confirmed injuries for Sabah FA, full squad available
All key scorers and assisters are fit, maximizing team strength
Hapoel Beer Sheva lacks top scorers data
No top scorers listed for Hapoel Beer Sheva limits their attacking threat visibility
The context
In this competition, Hapoel Beer Sheva have played 4 matches, winning 3 and conceding just 2 goals, demonstrating a sturdy defence. Sabah FA have been prolific, winning 5 of their 6 matches and scoring 12 goals, highlighting their attacking prowess. Both teams have shown strong form, setting the stage for a tightly contested encounter.
Key insights
V. Simić
Sabah FA
Top scorer with 5 goals in 6 games, including 4 in last 5 matches, driving Sabah FA's attack.
UEFA Champions League 26/275 goals in 6 games, 4 goals in last 5 games
T. Puchacz
Sabah FA
Key wide playmaker with 3 assists in 6 games, enhancing Sabah FA's wing play.
UEFA Champions League 26/273 assists in 6 games
A. Zedadka
Sabah FA
Regular assist provider with 1 assist in 6 games, good crossing ability.
UEFA Champions League 26/271 assist in 6 games
Analysis
Sabah FA's attacking threat is spearheaded by V. Simić, who has netted 5 goals in 6 games, including 4 in the last 5 matches, making him a key player to watch. Their wide defenders, A. Zedadka and T. Puchacz, contribute significantly with assists, enhancing their wing play. However, Hapoel Beer Sheva's defensive resilience and ability to keep clean sheets could frustrate Sabah's forwards. The predicted 1-0 halftime and fulltime scoreline suggests a match where a single goal and disciplined defending will be decisive.
Key facts
- 1.Hapoel Beer Sheva have won 3 of their 4 matches in this competition, conceding only 2 goals.
- 2.Sabah FA have scored 12 goals in 6 matches, showcasing strong attacking form.
- 3.V. Simić is Sabah FA's top scorer with 5 goals in 6 games, including 4 in the last 5.
- 4.Sabah FA's defenders A. Zedadka and T. Puchacz have combined for 4 assists, boosting wing play.
- 5.The most likely fulltime scoreline is 1-0 in favour of Hapoel Beer Sheva.
- 6.The predicted halftime score is also 1-0, consistent with the fulltime result.
- 7.A total of 4 cards is expected, indicating a competitive and physical match.
Prediction
We anticipate Hapoel Beer Sheva to clinch a narrow 1-0 victory, likely scoring early and then holding firm. The match is expected to be competitive, with a total of around four cards indicating a physical contest. Sabah FA's attacking flair may be stifled by Hapoel's organisation, making this a classic tight play-off encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Hapoel Beer Sheva
No standout top scorers flagged for Hapoel Beer Sheva
Away — Sabah FA
The verdict
In summary, while Sabah FA bring impressive offensive numbers, Hapoel Beer Sheva's home advantage and defensive solidity should see them through with a slender 1-0 win. Expect a tense, tactical game where one moment of quality or a defensive lapse could decide the outcome.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Simić
Assist: Puchacz
East
Severina
Ahmed
East
Isaev
Vítor
Yellow Card
Rotman
Yellow Card
Zlatanović
Assist: Peretz
Ganah
Yellow Card
Zlatanović
Yehoshua
Solvet
Match Statistics
Hapoel Beer Sheva
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1O. MarcianoG
- 2G. MizrahiD
- 4M. VítorD
- 5Pedro AmadorD
- 7E. PeretzM
- 9Z. AhmedF
- 12I. RotmanD
- 20J. EastF
- 25Lucas VenturaM
- 28N. YehoshuaM
- 66I. ZlatanovićF
Substitutes
- 3M. BaltaxaD
- 8M. Kna'anF
- 11A. GanahF
- 13O. DavidzadaD
- 14Y. MaledeF
- 18R. LevyM
- 19A. OhanaF
- 23I. AzutM
- 27Y. StoyanovM
- 34M. WolffG
Sabah FA
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3S. SolvetD
- 5R. DaşdəmirovD
- 7U. RahmonaliyevM
- 10A. IsaevM
- 13I. LepinjicaM
- 20J. MickelsF
- 21V. SimićM
- 27T. PuchaczD
- 34X. SeverinaM
- 80A. ZedadkaD
- 92S. PokatilovG
Substitutes
- 1A. RamazanovG
- 4A. McCarthyD
- 6A. XaybulayevM
- 8C. NwachukwuF
- 11K. ParrisM
- 16R. RüstəmliM
- 17T. MütəllimovD
- 23Y. LachaabF
- 33Erivaldo AlmeidaD
- 88Rodrigo FernandesM
- 94R. MirzəmmədovG
- 99P. MbinaF
Hapoel Beer Sheva
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliel Peretz | M | 89 | 8.2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1/1 |
| Javon East | F | 71 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/5 |
| Igor Zlatanović | F | 85 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Itay Rotman | D | 89 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Pedro Amador | D | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Ofir Marciano | G | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Vítor(C) | D | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Niv Yehoshua | M | 85 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Lucas Ventura | M | 89 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Zahi Ahmed | F | 66 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| Guy Mizrahi | D | 89 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Yoni Stoyanov | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Itay Hazut | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amit Ohana | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marco Wolff | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ofir Davidzada | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matan Baltaxa | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yonas Malede | F | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hamode Kanaan | F | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roy Levy | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amir Chaim Ganah | F | 23 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
Sabah FA
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veljko Simić | M | 89 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/2 |
| Tymoteusz Puchacz | D | 89 | 7.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1/2 |
| Stas Pokatilov(C) | G | 89 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steve Solvet | D | 89 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Ivan Lepinjica | M | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Akim Zedadka | D | 89 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Umarali Rakhmonaliev | M | 89 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Aleksey Isayev | M | 74 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Rahman Dashdamirov | D | 89 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Joy Lance Mickels | F | 89 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Xander Severina | M | 56 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/4 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Abdulakh Khaybulaev | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tellur Mutallimov | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Júnior Almeida | D | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Younes Lachaab | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amin Ramazanov | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rauf Rustamli | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kaheem Parris | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Fernandes | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aden McCarthy | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ravan Mirzammadov | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Christian Nwachukwu | F | 15 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrick Orphe M'Bina | F | 33 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |