Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva
Sabah FA storm past Hapoel Beer Sheva in extra time
A thrilling five-goal haul in extra time secures a dominant home victory.
Sabah FA overturned an early deficit to claim a 5-2 win over Hapoel Beer Sheva in the UEFA Champions League after extra time. Despite conceding first through I. Zlatanović, Sabah's C. Nwachukwu and U. Rahmonaliyev kept them in the hunt, with T. Mutallimov, P. Mbina, and J. Mickels sealing the emphatic victory in extra time. Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a home win was spot on, even if the scoreline was more dramatic than expected.
- First leg:
- Hapoel Beer Sheva 2 1 Sabah FA
- Aggregate:
- Hapoel Beer Sheva 4 4 Sabah FA (a.e.t.)
- Advances:
- Sabah FA
Outcome probability
Sabah FA face off against Hapoel Beer Sheva in the play-offs, with both sides eager to make their mark. Recent form and player performances suggest a clear favourite in this encounter.
Match factors
Sabah FA's midfield dominance with V. Simić
Simić's high scoring form and duel success give Sabah a creative and goal threat edge
Strong home scoring and clean sheet streak for Sabah FA
Sabah FA has scored in all last 3 home games and kept 3 clean sheets, boosting confidence
J. Mickels' consistent attacking contributions
Mickels has scored and assisted recently, showing good form and connection with teammates
Hapoel Beer Sheva missing key attackers
Hapoel Beer Sheva has no top scorers available and key attackers are out, weakening their offense
The context
In this competition, Sabah FA have played 7 matches, winning 5 and scoring 13 goals, while Hapoel Beer Sheva have 4 wins from 5 matches with 8 goals scored. Their previous head-to-head meeting saw Hapoel Beer Sheva claim victory, adding a bit of spice to this rematch.
Key insights
V. Simić
Sabah FA
Simić's scoring rate of 1 goal per game in the last 5 matches gives Sabah a clear creative and goal threat advantage.
UEFA Champions League 26/275 goals in last 5 games, 3 starts, 260 mins total
J. Mickels
Sabah FA
Mickels' consistent attacking contributions with goals and assists bolster Sabah's offensive options.
UEFA Champions League 26/272 goals and 1 assist in last 5 games, 3 starts, 254 mins total
A. Zedadka
Sabah FA
Zedadka's set-piece assists and high passing accuracy make him a key creator for Sabah FA.
UEFA Champions League 26/271 assist in 3 games, 3 starts, 276 mins total
Analysis
Sabah FA's midfield maestro V. Simić has been in scintillating form, netting 5 goals in his last 5 games and providing a creative edge that Hapoel Beer Sheva will struggle to contain. J. Mickels also offers a consistent attacking threat with goals and assists. Meanwhile, Hapoel Beer Sheva are missing key attackers, weakening their offensive options. Sabah FA's recent home performances include scoring in all last three games and keeping clean sheets, suggesting a strong defensive and attacking balance. The predicted halftime score of 1-0 aligns with Sabah's early dominance, likely extending to a 3-0 fulltime result.
Key facts
- 1.Sabah FA have won 5 of their 7 matches in this competition, scoring 13 goals.
- 2.Hapoel Beer Sheva have 4 wins from 5 matches, netting 8 goals in this competition.
- 3.In their only previous meeting, Hapoel Beer Sheva won against Sabah FA.
- 4.Sabah FA have scored in all their last 3 home games and kept 3 clean sheets.
- 5.V. Simić has scored 5 goals in his last 5 games, leading Sabah's attack.
- 6.J. Mickels has contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in recent matches.
- 7.The predicted halftime score is 1-0, consistent with Sabah FA's early dominance.
- 8.A total of 4 cards is expected, indicating moderate disciplinary action.
Prediction
Expect Sabah FA to take the lead by halftime and extend their advantage to a comfortable 3-0 victory by fulltime. The match should see a moderate disciplinary tone with around four cards issued.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Sabah FA
Away — Hapoel Beer Sheva
No standout top scorers flagged for Hapoel Beer Sheva
The verdict
With their current form and key players firing on all cylinders, Sabah FA look set to deliver a commanding performance. Hapoel Beer Sheva will need to regroup quickly after this one, as Sabah FA appear ready to assert their dominance from the outset.
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
Goal Disallowed - offside
Zlatanović
Parris
Yellow Card
Zlatanović
Nwachukwu
Vítor
Mizrahi
Nwachukwu
Parris
Yehoshua
Lepinjica
Yellow Card
Rahmonaliyev
Assist: Mbina
Mizrahi
East
Rahmonaliyev
Peretz
Yellow Card
Zedadka
Simić
Yellow Card
Goal
Assist: Puchacz
Puchacz
Malede
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
Red Card
Rotman
Mbina
Assist: Isaev
Mickels
Assist: Isaev
Peretz
Yellow Card
Peretz
Red Card
Match Statistics
Sabah FA
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3S. SolvetD
- 5R. DaşdəmirovD
- 7U. RahmonaliyevM
- 8C. NwachukwuM
- 11K. ParrisM
- 13I. LepinjicaM
- 20J. MickelsF
- 21V. SimićM
- 27T. PuchaczD
- 80A. ZedadkaD
- 92S. PokatilovG
Substitutes
- 1A. RamazanovG
- 4A. McCarthyD
- 6A. XaybulayevM
- 10A. IsaevM
- 16R. RüstəmliM
- 17T. MütəllimovD
- 23Y. LachaabF
- 33Erivaldo AlmeidaD
- 34X. SeverinaM
- 88Rodrigo FernandesM
- 94R. MirzəmmədovG
- 99P. MbinaF
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
- 27Y. StoyanovM
- 34M. WolffG
- 44D. DiopD
- 45M. Abu RumiF
- 70João VictorF
Sabah FA
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Lance Mickels | F | 115 | 8.3 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4/10 |
| Umarali Rakhmonaliev | M | 80 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | — |
| Ivan Lepinjica | M | 115 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Tymoteusz Puchacz | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1/2 |
| Christian Nwachukwu | M | 63 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0/5 |
| Steve Solvet | D | 115 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Veljko Simić | M | 87 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1/1 |
| Akim Zedadka | D | 87 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Rahman Dashdamirov | D | 115 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Kaheem Parris | M | 63 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Stas Pokatilov(C) | G | 115 | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Ravan Mirzammadov | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Younes Lachaab | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amin Ramazanov | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rauf Rustamli | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Júnior Almeida | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Fernandes | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrick Orphe M'Bina | F | 52 | 8.3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Tellur Mutallimov | D | 28 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Aleksey Isayev | M | 52 | 7.9 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — |
| Aden McCarthy | D | 25 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulakh Khaybulaev | M | 28 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/3 |
| Xander Severina | M | 35 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
Hapoel Beer Sheva
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Mizrahi | D | 78 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Igor Zlatanović | F | 35 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Javon East | F | 78 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Miguel Vítor(C) | D | 45 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Niv Yehoshua | M | 73 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Ofir Marciano | G | 115 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Itay Rotman | D | 101 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Lucas Ventura | M | 115 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/3 |
| Zahi Ahmed | F | 115 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Pedro Amador | D | 115 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Eliel Peretz | M | 115 | 5.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Amit Ohana | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marco Wolff | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hamode Kanaan | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yoni Stoyanov | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Victor | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amir Chaim Ganah | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohamad Abu Rumi | F | 80 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Yonas Malede | F | 37 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Roy Levy | M | 42 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Ofir Davidzada | D | 14 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Djibril Diop | D | 55 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matan Baltaxa | D | 37 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |