Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Ludogorets Prediction 23 July 2026
🔊 Hapoel Tel Aviv and Ludogorets meet in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the Conference League on neutral ground in Hungary. For the Israeli club, it's their first serious European test since returning to the continental stage - Ludogorets, by contrast, have been through this kind of thing many times. Hapoel will look to make home advantage count, while the visitors want a result that gives them something comfortable to work with in the second leg in Razgrad.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have never faced each other on the pitch before.
Head-to-head statistics Hapoel Tel Aviv - Ludogorets
Hapoel Tel Aviv Team Overview
The Israeli club is gradually finding its footing again after a difficult spell, back on the European stage. They finished fourth in the Israeli league last season - enough to earn a spot in the Conference League qualifying rounds.
Hapoel had some game time before the European campaign kicked off: they played in the national cup and got through the first pre-season hurdle, beating Beitar on penalties (2:2 after 90 minutes, 5:3 on spot-kicks). The home side's main advantage going into this one is the emotional factor. It's a big international match for them - but playing on the front foot against Ludogorets the whole game won't be easy. The Bulgarian side punishes mistakes and regularly exploits the space in behind the opposition defence.
Match Results: Hapoel Tel Aviv
Ludogorets Team Overview
Ludogorets' last official match was in the Bulgarian First League, a 1-0 home win over Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Here's how the stats looked (Ludogorets vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Ludogorets are one of the most experienced clubs from Eastern Europe in continental competition. They qualify regularly, have been playing in Europe for years, and that track record counts for something against a less experienced opponent. Last season wasn't their most consistent, but they've started this campaign with a refreshed approach and already picked up some form in competitive matches.
Their defensive record is worth flagging: three clean sheets in their last three official matches, which shows they can be pragmatic when it matters. Away from home, though, they're less convincing - one win from their last five on the road - so this first leg could be a real test.
Match Results: Ludogorets
Total Prediction
Trends- Hapoel Tel Aviv have scored at home in 22 of their last 24 matches.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Hapoel can cause problems, the motivation is there, but Ludogorets have a clear edge in experience and squad quality. The Bulgarian side are used to matches at this level and know how to control the tempo when they need to protect a result ahead of the second leg.
Don't expect an open game from the off. This is only the first match of a two-legged tie, so the cost of a mistake is high. The hosts will look for moments through pressure, while the visitors will aim to stay solid and take their chances when they come. The most logical bet here is total goals under 2.5, which has landed in eight Ludogorets matches in a row. Hapoel can find their moment, but the quality of the Bulgarian attack makes a reply likely. Predicted score: 1:1.
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Betting Tips: Hapoel Tel Aviv - Ludogorets
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