Israeli Football Clubs Face Challenging European Playoff Matches with Varied Advancement Odds

Three Israeli football clubs are competing in the European playoff rounds, with their chances of advancing varying according to Football Meets Data's predictions. Hapoel Be'er Sheva, facing Sabah in the Champions League qualifiers, holds the strongest position after a 2-1 home win, with a 62% chance to advance despite only a 32% chance to win the return leg in Baku. They have already secured 8.6 million euros and stand to earn 18.62 million euros if they progress.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, playing Atalanta in the Champions League qualifiers, drew 0-0 in the first leg in Miskolc and has a 23% chance to advance, with a 14% chance of winning the second leg. Their expected scoreline is a 2-1 loss to Atalanta. They have guaranteed 750,000 euros and could receive 3.17 million euros upon qualification.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, competing in the Conference League qualifiers against Lugano, lost the first leg 2-1. They have a 29% chance to advance and a 39% chance to win the second leg, with a predicted 1-1 draw. If Maccabi wins the second leg by a one-goal margin, the match will proceed to penalties, meaning they could still be eliminated despite a win. They have secured 750,000 euros and could earn 3.17 million euros if they move forward.

These forecasts reflect the current status of Israeli clubs in European competitions as of August 21, 2026, highlighting the financial stakes and competitive challenges ahead.