Hapoel Be'er Sheva's European Campaign Recalled Ahead of AZ Alkmaar Clash
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's past European successes, including defeating Inter Milan twice, are being remembered by Dutch fans ahead of their Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar. Despite this historical context, betting odds heavily favor AZ Alkmaar with odds of 1.3 for a win, while Be'er Sheva's odds are between 9.00 and 10.00. The Israeli champions are noted for their resilience and ability to defy expectations, having recently been eliminated from Champions League playoffs.
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- Dutch fan sites recall Hapoel Be'er Sheva's impressive past European campaign, including wins over Inter Milan.
- Betting odds heavily favor AZ Alkmaar to win against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, with odds of 1.3.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva's odds for a win against AZ Alkmaar range from 9.00 to 10.00.
- The Israeli champions were eliminated only in the Champions League playoffs, showing resilience.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva is noted for its ability to defy 'on paper' predictions.
As Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to restart its European campaign in the Europa League against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, Dutch fan sites have been recalling the Israeli club's impressive European run from a decade ago. Specifically, fans on the AZ Fanpage site referenced Be'er Sheva's victories over Inter Milan, both home and away, during that period. They described the past campaign as "one of the most impressive in the European arena to date" for a club from a small city in the Israeli desert.
Despite the past successes, betting odds do not favor Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the upcoming match. Odds for a Be'er Sheva victory range from 9.00 to 10.00, with a draw between 5.50 and 6.00. In contrast, AZ Alkmaar's win is listed at approximately 1.3.
AZ Alkmaar fans acknowledged that while on paper the match should be a win for their team, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the reigning Israeli champions, were eliminated only in the final playoff round of the Champions League. They noted that Be'er Sheva has a history of proving "on paper" predictions wrong, referencing their past triumphs against stronger opponents.
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