Israeli Football Teams Face Tough Odds in European Qualifiers After First Leg Losses

Israeli football clubs encountered significant challenges in their European competition qualifiers following the first leg matches played on Thursday. Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva all competed in the Europa League and Conference League qualifiers, with mixed results impacting their chances to advance.

Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to CSKA Sofia, leaving them with only a 3% chance to reach the next Europa League stage and a 2% chance to enter the group stage. Their odds to progress in the Conference League stand at 39%. The second leg forecast predicts a 2-1 win for Maccabi Tel Aviv, but CSKA Sofia remains favored with a 38% chance to win the return match.

Beitar Jerusalem lost 2-1 to Austria Vienna, with a 25% chance to advance and just 5% to reach the Conference League group stage. The second leg is expected to end in a 1-1 draw, with Austria Vienna holding a 46% chance of victory.

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 2-1 win in their first leg, giving them an 81% chance to advance but only an 8% chance to reach the Conference League group stage. However, the second leg forecast favors their opponent Katowice with a 55% chance to win.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva won 1-0 in their first leg, improving their chances to 41% for advancing and 14% for reaching the Champions League group stage. The second leg is projected to be a 1-0 win for Red Star Belgrade, potentially leading to penalties.

These results and forecasts from Football Meets Data highlight the difficult path Israeli teams face in European competitions this season.