Crvena Zvezda vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Prediction 11 August 2026
π Will the Serbian side manage to turn the tide in this two-legged Champions League qualifying tie? On Tuesday evening, the Belgrade arena Rajko MitiΔ will host the match between Crvena Zvezda and Hapoel Beer-Sheva. The outcome of the first leg forces the Serbs to play with more freedom and make bold decisions in the return game. Bookmakers give a sevenfold advantage to the home side, not expecting the upset to be repeated.
Head-to-Head
π Last week the two sides met each other for the first time in history. On that occasion the Israeli side pulled off a sensational win thanks to a goal from Zahi Ahmed - 1:0. Whether Hapoel will manage to hold on to their lead is a big question.
Head-to-head statistics Crvena Zvezda - Hapoel Beer Sheva
Red Star Team Overview
π΄ The 1991 European Cup winners have only made it to the Champions League group stage four times in the last 29 years. In recent years the Serbian club has improved noticeably in quality and consistency, achieving ever greater success on the international stage. It is worth noting that the Red-Whites have been national championship winners for nine consecutive seasons. The absence of serious financial difficulties is an important factor in reaching a new level of development.
βͺ In the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round, Crvena Zvezda suffered an unexpected defeat to Hapoel Beer-Sheva. Despite dominating territorially throughout the match and playing with a man advantage from the 58th minute, significant problems in front of goal prevented them from achieving a positive result. Dejan StankoviΔ is considered an advocate of high-intensity football, characterised by quick player movement and intensive ball circulation.
Match Results: Red Star
Hapoel Beer Sheva Team Overview
βͺ For the reigning Israeli champions, the European campaign started from the second qualifying round of the Champions League. There, following a two-legged tie against VΓkingur ReykjavΓk, Ran Kojok's side came out on top (1:2, 2:0). Despite this, the team's organisational problems should not be dismissed - the defeat in the Israeli Super Cup is further evidence of that. Hapoel struggle seriously in transition phases and are often helpless in positional attack.
π΄ Hapoel Be'er Sheva cannot boast significant resources. The Israeli club's squad is valued at β¬20 million. Among the most expensive players in the squad, Lucas Ventura and Dan Biton stand out (β¬2 million each). Notably, Hapoel have never once in their history reached the Champions League group stage, with their best result being a play-off round appearance (in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 editions).
Match Results: Hapoel Beer Sheva
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Red Star
β Among the unavailable Crvena Zvezda players, Adem AvdiΔ and Rade KruniΔ stand out. The former continues his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury sustained in early June. The 32-year-old Bosnian, meanwhile, suffered a knee injury in mid-July, which is considered a major personnel problem in the decisive qualification matches.
Hapoel Beer Sheva
β Hapoel's coaching staff will not be able to count on a couple of their players in the return leg. JoΓ£o Victor continues to recover from a hamstring injury, while Dan Biton is undergoing further examination to confirm his ability to handle extreme match loads.
β½ Goals Prediction
It is worth noting that the strongest aspect of both sides remains their defensive play. Just look at the average number of goals conceded by each team during the current qualifying campaign: Crvena Zvezda - 0.3, Hapoel - 0.7. Given the particular importance of the second leg and the open nature of the tie, we are not expecting a goal fest. Editor's Pick - total under 3.5 goals.
π© Corner Kick Prediction
In the last five matches involving Crvena Zvezda, no more than ten corners were recorded. A similar trend applies to 4 of the 5 previous matches of the Israeli side. It is equally important to note the average number of corners conceded by each team after three games in qualifying: Crvena Zvezda - 1.3, Hapoel Be'er Sheva - 6.3. We will go with the following market - total corners under 9.5.
π¨ Yellow Cards Prediction
Throughout the current qualifying campaign, both teams have shown an elevated level of rough play. Just look at the average number of yellow cards received: Crvena Zvezda - 3, Hapoel Beer-Sheva - 3.3. Given the status of this second-leg tie, we expect tensions to run high in the Serbian capital. Editor's Pick - total yellow cards over 3.5.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
βοΈ Editor's Pick
It is quite difficult to predict how this match will unfold - the Serbs will surely dominate and look to score an early goal. However, Hapoel are known for their ability to defend compactly, turning the opposition's attacks into a mere formality. As such, the editors do not expect a goal fest and predict a final score of 1:0 after regular time. The editor's pick is total under 3.5 goals.
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