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Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview

Sabah FA host Hapoel Beer Sheva at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku on 25 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:45 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. This decisive tie comes in the final qualifying stage for the group phase, giving added weight to every detail in the Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva stats ahead of this second-leg clash.

With the fixture set on neutral soil in Baku and a place in the Champions League proper on the line, both sides arrive with strong recent records in continental competition. Sabah FA have impressed across their qualifying campaign, while Hapoel Beer Sheva carry a narrow aggregate advantage from the first leg. The stakes could hardly be higher as the Play-offs reach a critical point.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between these sides in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs is currently based on a single competitive meeting.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Sabah FA wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Hapoel Beer Sheva wins: 1

Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Timeline & Historical Context

The Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva timeline in official competition begins with their first-leg encounter in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs on 19 August 2026. Played at Rapid-Giulesti Stadium in Bucharest, this neutral-venue fixture set the initial tone for the rivalry and established the early balance of power between the two clubs on the European stage.

On 19 August 2026, in the Champions League Play-offs, Hapoel Beer Sheva faced Sabah FA with Hapoel Beer Sheva listed as the home side. The match finished 2-1 in favour of Hapoel Beer Sheva, after a 1-1 scoreline at half-time. That result handed the Israeli club a one-goal advantage in the tie and ensured Sabah FA would need a response in the return meeting in Baku.

With only that 2-1 Play-offs result in Bucharest currently on record, the historical context is still forming, but it already shows a competitive edge. Sabah FA proved they can score against Hapoel Beer Sheva, while Hapoel demonstrated their ability to manage a high-stakes neutral-venue match. The second leg in Baku will add the next chapter to the Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva timeline and could quickly redefine the balance between the clubs.

Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva stats from their Champions League Play-offs meeting point to a narrow advantage for the Israeli side, with a tight goal difference and no drawn games so far.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Sabah FA 1 - 2 Hapoel Beer Sheva
  • Average Goals per Match: Sabah FA 1.00 vs Hapoel Beer Sheva 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Sabah FA's stadium: 0 matches played here — Sabah FA won 0 (as home side), Hapoel Beer Sheva won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Hapoel Beer Sheva's stadium: 0 matches played here — Hapoel Beer Sheva won 0 (as home side), Sabah FA won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 19 August 2026: Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 Sabah FA (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Sabah FA Matches Results and Stats

For Sabah FA, the available record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date highlights an assertive approach in qualifying. Across 7 matches, they have produced 5 wins and 2 defeats, with no draws. Their attack has been productive, averaging 1.9 goals per game overall and 2.3 at home, while defensively they have been especially strong on home soil, conceding no goals in their three home fixtures. Away from home they have been more vulnerable, allowing 5 goals in 4 matches, but they have still managed to score in every outing, underlining consistent offensive output.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Last 5 Hapoel Beer Sheva Matches Results and Stats

Hapoel Beer Sheva enter this second leg with a strong Champions League 2026 qualifying profile. Over 5 matches in the competition, they have recorded 4 wins and 1 defeat, again with no draws. Their scoring rate stands at 1.6 goals per game, with a solid 1.7 at home and 1.5 away, while defensively they have conceded only 3 times in total. Clean sheets in 3 of those 5 fixtures point to a well-organised back line, and the ability to both score and keep opponents quiet has been a key factor in their progress through the Play-offs.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The limited but telling historical record between Sabah FA and Hapoel Beer Sheva shows a narrow edge for the Israeli side, who lead the head-to-head 1-0 with a 2-1 victory in the Champions League Play-offs on 19 August 2026. Goal averages from that encounter favour Hapoel Beer Sheva at 2.0 goals per game to Sabah FA’s 1.0, but the Azerbaijani club’s ability to score away from home in the first leg keeps the tie finely poised. Season-to-date form in the Champions League underlines that both teams are strong in attack and generally solid at the back, with Hapoel Beer Sheva slightly more efficient defensively and Sabah FA particularly dominant at home. Taken together, the historical Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva stats suggest a competitive second leg in Baku, with the aggregate advantage on Hapoel’s side but clear potential for Sabah FA to respond strongly on familiar territory.

Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva H2H Statistics updated on 20 August 2026.

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