UEFA Champions League· Kick-off : Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Sabah FA: 2-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 Sabah FA. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Hapoel Beer Sheva was the model's favourite outcome (50%). The final score ranked 3rd among the most likely scorelines (9.4%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.
Match analysis
Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Sabah FA was played on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (UEFA Champions League). Venue: Rapid-Giulesti Stadium, Bucharest. Before kick-off, our model gave Hapoel Beer Sheva a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Sabah FA 25%. The most likely correct score is 1-1 (12.0%), ahead of 1-0 (11.3%) and 2-1 (9.4%).
Over their last 5 matches, Hapoel Beer Sheva have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 5. Over their last 5 matches, Sabah FA have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 10 and conceding 3. On recent form, there is little to separate the two teams. On average Hapoel Beer Sheva score 1.40 and concede 1.00 goals per game; Sabah FA score 2.00 and concede 0.60.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Hapoel Beer Sheva and Sabah FA: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. Hapoel Beer Sheva out or doubtful: E. Almog, D. Biton and Joao Victor. Sabah FA: K. Aliyev. In double chance terms, "Hapoel Beer Sheva or draw" stands at 75%, "Sabah FA or draw" at 50% and "no draw" at 75%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Hapoel Beer Sheva – Sabah FA. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (12.0%); the 5 scores below add up to 49% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Hapoel Beer Sheva 1-1 Sabah FA | 12.0% |
| Hapoel Beer Sheva 1-0 Sabah FA | 11.3% |
| Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 Sabah FA | 9.4% |
| Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-0 Sabah FA | 8.9% |
| Hapoel Beer Sheva 0-1 Sabah FA | 7.6% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.64 goals in total (1.58 for Hapoel Beer Sheva, 1.06 for Sabah FA): over 2.5 goals has a 49% probability and both teams to score 52%. Hapoel Beer Sheva keep a clean sheet in 35% of scenarios, Sabah FA in 21%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Hapoel Beer Sheva expected goals | 1.58 |
| Sabah FA expected goals | 1.06 |
| Both teams to score | 52% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 74% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 49% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 27% |
| Hapoel Beer Sheva clean sheet | 35% |
| Sabah FA clean sheet | 21% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Hapoel Beer Sheva
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | FK Crvena Zvezda · UEFA Champions League | 2-0 | W |
| Aug 4, 2026 | FK Crvena Zvezda · UEFA Champions League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Vikingur Reykjavik · UEFA Champions League | 2-0 | W |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Vikingur Reykjavik · UEFA Champions League | 1-2 | L |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Legia Warszawa · Club Friendlies | 1-3 | L |
Sabah FA
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Aarhus · UEFA Champions League | 4-0 | W |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Aarhus · UEFA Champions League | 1-2 | L |
| Jul 28, 2026 | KuPS · UEFA Champions League | 2-0 | W |
| Jul 21, 2026 | KuPS · UEFA Champions League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 14, 2026 | The New Saints · UEFA Champions League | 2-1 | W |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Hapoel Beer Sheva and Sabah FA: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
Hapoel Beer Sheva
- E. Almog (out)
- D. Biton (out)
- Joao Victor (out)
Sabah FA
- K. Aliyev (out)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Sabah FA prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Hapoel Beer Sheva a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Sabah FA 25%. Hapoel Beer Sheva are therefore favourites. Final score: 2-1.
What is the most likely correct score for Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Sabah FA?
1-1 (12.0%), followed by 1-0 (11.3%), 2-1 (9.4%), 2-0 (8.9%) and 0-1 (7.6%).
Will both teams score in Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Sabah FA?
The probability that both Hapoel Beer Sheva and Sabah FA score is 52%. Hapoel Beer Sheva have a 35% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Sabah FA 21%.
How many goals should we expect in Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Sabah FA?
The model expects 2.64 goals (1.58 for Hapoel Beer Sheva, 1.06 for Sabah FA). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 74%, over 2.5 goals 49%, over 3.5 goals 27%.
When and where is Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Sabah FA played?
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), UEFA Champions League. Venue: Rapid-Giulesti Stadium, Bucharest.
What form are Hapoel Beer Sheva and Sabah FA in?
Hapoel Beer Sheva: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 5 conceded). Sabah FA: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (10 scored, 3 conceded).
What was the Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Sabah FA result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 Sabah FA. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Hapoel Beer Sheva was the model's favourite outcome (50%). The final score ranked 3rd among the most likely scorelines (9.4%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.
How is the Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Sabah FA prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.58 for Hapoel Beer Sheva, 1.06 for Sabah FA) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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