Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Atalanta
Scamacca's strike seals Atalanta win
A solitary goal in the second half hands Atalanta a narrow victory in Tel Aviv.
Atalanta edged out Hapoel Tel Aviv 1-0 thanks to G. Scamacca's 72nd-minute goal in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Despite Fipster's high-confidence prediction favouring a 2-0 home win, the visitors defied expectations with a tight, hard-fought win on the road.
Outcome probability
The playoff round fixture between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Atalanta promises an intriguing battle, with both sides eager to progress. Hapoel Tel Aviv have shown solid form at home, while Atalanta, also known as La Dea, will be looking to break their recent deadlock against the hosts.
Match factors
Hapoel Tel Aviv's strong home scoring form
Hapoel Tel Aviv has scored in all recent home games, averaging 2 goals per game at home, supporting the 2-0 predicted score
Hapoel Tel Aviv's defensive solidity at home
The team has kept clean sheets in 60% of recent home matches and conceded 0 goals at home on average, indicating a strong defensive edge
Hapoel Tel Aviv's defensive leaders key vs Atalanta
Defenders Fernand Mayembo and goalkeeper Assaf Tzur have strong recent ratings and form, crucial to maintaining clean sheet against Atalanta
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have no confirmed out players, so full squads available, maintaining tactical stability
The context
In this competition, Hapoel Tel Aviv have played five matches, securing two wins, two draws, and one loss, scoring seven goals and conceding four. Their most recent knockout encounter with Atalanta ended in a goalless draw. Atalanta have played only one match in this competition so far, which was that 0-0 draw against Hapoel Tel Aviv in the playoff round.
Key insights
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S. Torial
Hapoel Tel Aviv
S. Torial has been a key contributor to Hapoel Tel Aviv's attack, scoring in recent home wins and showing strong finishing form.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Multiple goals in last 5 games in this competition.
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O. Altman
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Creative midfielder O. Altman has been involved in goals both scoring and assisting recently, boosting the home side's attacking threat.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Recent goal involvements in this competition.
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Assaf Tzur
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Goalkeeper Assaf Tzur has been crucial to Hapoel Tel Aviv's defensive solidity, earning a high rating and contributing to clean sheets.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Rated 7.5 in recent away fixture vs Atalanta, key to clean sheets at home.
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Fernand Mayembo
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Defender and captain Fernand Mayembo has been a strong tackler and organizer in defence, vital against Atalanta's attack.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Strong defensive rating of 7.0 in recent away game.
Analysis
Hapoel Tel Aviv's home performances have been impressive, scoring in every recent home game with an average of two goals per match. Their defensive record at home is equally commendable, with clean sheets in 60% of recent matches. Key defensive figures like goalkeeper Assaf Tzur and captain Fernand Mayembo have been instrumental in maintaining this solidity. Meanwhile, Atalanta have yet to find the net in this competition and will face a tough challenge breaking down a well-organised Hapoel defence.
Key facts
- 1.Hapoel Tel Aviv have scored in all recent home matches, averaging 2 goals per game.
- 2.They have kept clean sheets in 60% of recent home fixtures, showing defensive strength.
- 3.The only previous meeting between these teams ended 0-0 in the playoff round.
- 4.Atalanta have yet to score in this competition, with one draw so far.
- 5.Key defenders Assaf Tzur and Fernand Mayembo have strong recent ratings and form.
Prediction
The prediction leans strongly towards a home win for Hapoel Tel Aviv, with a halftime lead of 1-0 and a fulltime score of 2-0. The match is expected to be competitive but controlled, with a moderate number of cards likely to be shown, around four in total.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Hapoel Tel Aviv
Away — Atalanta
The verdict
All signs point to Hapoel Tel Aviv capitalising on their home advantage and defensive strengths to secure a 2-0 victory over Atalanta. The visitors will need to find a way past a resolute defence if they are to avoid a second consecutive goalless draw in this playoff round.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Head to Head
Falcão
Yellow Card
Samardžić
Raspadori
Owusu
Kolašinac
Krstović
Scamacca
Altman
Kraev
Boateng
Falcão
Coco
Yellow Card
Zalewski
Torial
Yellow Card
Chico
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Hapoel Tel Aviv
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4ChicoD
- 5F. MayemboD
- 6A. KraevM
- 9E. BoatengF
- 15R. AlkokinM
- 16D. LeidnerD
- 22A. TzurG
- 35D. OwusuM
- 51O. AltmanM
- 97M. CocoD
- 98FalcãoM
Substitutes
- 1Dor BenyaminiG
- 8Y. FerberM
- 10Xande SilvaF
- 11S. TorialF
- 13R. BaranesG
- 14E. KancepolskyM
- 18T. ArchelD
- 20O. IsraelovD
- 21S. PivenD
- 23A. LemkinM
- 27M. BuskilaF
- 44D. DappaF
Atalanta
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3O. KossounouD
- 10L. SamardžićM
- 13ÉdersonM
- 16R. BellanovaD
- 18G. RaspadoriF
- 23S. KolašinacD
- 29M. CarnesecchiG
- 42G. ScalviniD
- 59N. ZalewskiF
- 70G. GaetanoM
- 90N. KrstovićF
Substitutes
- 6I. SulemanaM
- 8Mario PasalicM
- 9G. ScamaccaF
- 15M. de RoonM
- 17C. De KetelaereF
- 40R. ObriÄD
- 47L. BernasconiD
- 49F. CassaM
- 57M. SportielloG
- 77D. ZappacostaD
- 95P. VismaraG
Hapoel Tel Aviv
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Altman | M | 77 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Marcus Coco | D | 85 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Douglas Owusu | M | 66 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/4 |
| Falcão | M | 81 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Andrian Kraev | M | 77 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Emmanuel Boateng | F | 81 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Chico | D | 85 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| Assaf Tzur | G | 85 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Doron Leidner | D | 85 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Roee Alkokin | M | 85 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| Fernand Mayembo(C) | D | 85 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Daniel Dappa | F | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Dor Benyamini | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shahar Piven | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Xande Silva | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amit Lemkin | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tal Archel | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Or Israelov | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yonatan Ferber | M | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roy Baranes | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mor Buskila | F | 8 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Stav Turiel | F | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| El Yam Kancepolsky | M | 8 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Atalanta
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Éderson(C) | M | 85 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Giorgio Scalvini | D | 85 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Odilon Kossounou | D | 85 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gianluca Gaetano | M | 85 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Nicola Zalewski | F | 84 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Lazar Samardžić | M | 60 | 6.9 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3/4 |
| Marco Carnesecchi | G | 85 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Raoul Bellanova | D | 85 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Giacomo Raspadori | F | 60 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Sead Kolašinac | D | 71 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nikola Krstović | F | 71 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Federico Cassa | M | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Davide Zappacosta | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paolo Vismara | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibrahim Sulemana | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Relja Obrić | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marten de Roon | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marco Sportiello | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gianluca Scamacca | F | 14 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Charles De Ketelaere | F | 25 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Lorenzo Bernasconi | D | 14 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mario Pašalić | M | 25 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |