UEFA Champions League | 2026-08-19 21:00
Superbet Arena - Giulesti, Bucharest
📊 Match Insights
Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Sabah are set to clash in the Champions League playoff round, with their first match scheduled for Wednesday evening in Bucharest, Romania.
In the previous round, Sabah triumphed over Aarhus, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva advanced past Red Star, bringing them closer to the league stage qualification.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva has participated in four matches during the 2026-27 Champions League, defeating both Vikingur Reykjavik and Red Star to reach the playoff round.
The Israeli team initially lost 2-1 to Vikingur in the first leg of their second qualifying round but bounced back with a 2-0 win in the return match to progress.
Under the management of Ran Kojok, Hapoel Be'er Sheva eliminated Red Star with a 3-0 aggregate score in the last round, positioning themselves just two matches away from qualifying for the league stage, which would mark their debut at this level.
Given the significance of this matchup, Hapoel Be'er Sheva will aim for a favorable outcome in the first leg as they prepare for the return match next week.
Last season, the Israeli side topped their domestic league, achieving their first Premier League title since the 2017-18 season and their sixth overall in the division.
On the other hand, Sabah has already played six matches in the 2026-27 Champions League, defeating TNS, KuPS, and Aarhus to secure their playoff spot.
Despite losing the first leg 2-1 against Aarhus in the third qualifying round, Sabah made an impressive comeback with a 4-0 win in the second leg, resulting in a remarkable 6-1 aggregate victory.
📈 League Table (Position)
Standings are not available for this match.
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Hapoel Beer Sheva
L
W
W
W
L
Sabah FA
W
W
L
W
W
🏥 Injuries & absences
Hapoel Beer Sheva
E. Almog
- Inactive
D. Biton
- Heart Problems
Joao Victor
- Muscle Injury
Sabah FA
K. Aliyev
- Tendon Injury
