Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik

UEFA Champions League2nd Qualifying Round
Ref: Antoni Bandić, Bosnia & HerzegovinaYaakov Turner Toto Stadium, Be'er Sheva · 16,126 cap
Fipster Pick
Home WinlowHit
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Hapoel Beer Sheva secures solid win over Vikingur

Late second-half goals from Z. Ahmed and A. Ganah seal a 2-0 victory in the Champions League clash.

Hapoel Beer Sheva claimed a confident 2-0 victory against Vikingur Reykjavik in their UEFA Champions League encounter. Z. Ahmed broke the deadlock after the hour mark, with A. Ganah doubling the lead 15 minutes later to put the game beyond doubt. The result matched Fipster's prediction of a home win, though the exact scoreline was slightly off.

Qualifying — two-legged tieLeg 2 of 2Decisive leg
First leg:
Vikingur Reykjavik 2 1 Hapoel Beer Sheva
Aggregate:
Vikingur Reykjavik 2 3 Hapoel Beer Sheva
Advances:
Hapoel Beer Sheva
FıpsterSelf-Score Card
Underconfident✓ Hit
Fipster's Pick
21
Final Result
20
HT 0–0
55%Fair
C
OutcomeExact ScoreBTTSOver/Under 2.5Halftime
Fipster's self review29 Jul 2026

Analysis

The 2nd Qualifying Round fixture between Hapoel Beer Sheva and Vikingur Reykjavik promises a competitive encounter. Both teams have shown attacking intent recently, setting the stage for a closely fought match.

In this competition, Vikingur Reykjavik remain unbeaten in three matches with two wins and a draw, scoring five goals and conceding three. Hapoel Beer Sheva, on the other hand, have played one match, suffering a 1-2 defeat. Vikingur also hold the advantage in their only previous meeting, having won against Hapoel Beer Sheva.

The prediction leans towards a home win for Hapoel Beer Sheva with a 2-1 scoreline, reflecting the highest probability among home win outcomes at 17.6%. Vikingur's midfield creativity, led by Gylfi Sigurðsson and Daniel Hafsteinsson, poses a threat, while Hapoel's attack relies heavily on K. Kangwa, who scored in their last meeting. Level after 90 minutes and Fipster expects extra time to settle nothing either — this one has penalty shootout written all over it, with Hapoel Beer Sheva tipped to hold their nerve from the spot. The confidence level of 0.35 indicates moderate certainty in this outcome.


Prediction

Expect Hapoel Beer Sheva to clinch a 2-1 victory, with both sides finding the net but the home side just edging it. Four cards are predicted, suggesting a competitive but fair contest.

Outcome probability

Hapoel Beer Sheva 35%Draw 33%Vikingur Reykjavik 32%

Match factors

Form Momentumhigh

Vikingur's attacking form is strong

Vikingur have scored in their last 3 matches with Hansen netting multiple goals

Form Momentummedium

Hapoel Beer Sheva's recent scoring relies on Kangwa

Kangwa scored in last meeting and is key to home side's attack

Tactical Advantagemedium

Vikingur's midfield creativity could unlock Hapoel defense

Sigurðsson and Hafsteinsson provide goal and assist threat from midfield

Injury Impacthigh

No confirmed injuries for either team

Both teams have full squads available, no confirmed outs affecting lineups

Key Takeaways

This tie looks set to be a tight affair with moments of quality from both sides. Hapoel Beer Sheva's home advantage and key players like Kangwa could prove decisive, but Vikingur's unbeaten run and creative midfield mean nothing will come easy.

  • Vikingur Reykjavik are unbeaten in 3 matches in this competition (W2 D1).
  • Hapoel Beer Sheva lost their only match in this competition 1-2.
  • Vikingur won the only previous meeting against Hapoel Beer Sheva.
  • The highest probability scoreline is 2-1 in favour of Hapoel Beer Sheva.
  • Four total cards are predicted in this match.
  • K. Kangwa scored in the last meeting and is a key attacker for Hapoel Beer Sheva.
  • Nikolaj Hansen has scored 3 goals in his last 3 matches for Vikingur.
  • Both teams have full squads available with no confirmed injuries.

Player Insights

Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists

HomeHapoel Beer Sheva

No standout top scorers flagged for Hapoel Beer Sheva

AwayVikingur Reykjavik

Daniel Hafsteinsson

Daniel Hafsteinsson

M

Vikingur Reykjavik

Total Goals
1
League avg: 0.12
3 played
3 starts
77 mins
~26 mins/game
Nikolaj Hansen

Nikolaj Hansen

F

Vikingur Reykjavik

Total Goals
0
League avg: 0.12
3 played
2 starts
60 mins
~20 mins/game
Valdimar Þór Ingimundarson

Valdimar Þór Ingimundarson

F

Vikingur Reykjavik

Total Goals
0
League avg: 0.12
3 played
3 starts
89 mins
~30 mins/game