Three Israeli Football Clubs Poised for European Playoff Success, Football Meets Data Predicts

Israeli football clubs are set for a promising European campaign as Hapoel Be'er Sheva has secured a European season, while Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv have advanced to the next qualifying rounds. On July 30, 2026, Maccabi Tel Aviv progressed to the third qualifying round of the Europa League, with Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem reaching the third qualifying round of the Conference League. Hapoel Be'er Sheva is preparing for the third qualifying round of the Champions League against Red Star Belgrade from Serbia, with a 40% chance to advance and a 19% chance to reach the Champions League group stage. If they lose, they may enter the Europa League playoffs, potentially earning a minimum of 3.17 million euros.

Maccabi Tel Aviv faces CSKA Sofia from Bulgaria in the Europa League third qualifying round, holding a 55% chance to advance and a 28% chance to reach the group stage. They are predicted to win both matches and secure a spot in the Europa League group stage, with expected earnings starting at 4.31 million euros. Beitar Jerusalem will compete against Austria Vienna in the Conference League third qualifying round, with a 66% chance to advance and a 30% chance to reach the group stage. However, they are forecasted to be eliminated in the playoff round, with a prize of approximately 750,000 euros.

Hapoel Tel Aviv faces Katowice from Poland in the Conference League third qualifying round, with a 41% chance to advance and a 15% chance to reach the group stage. Predictions suggest elimination in the next round, with expected earnings of around 550,000 euros. These forecasts come from Football Meets Data, a leading statistics website that simulates match outcomes based on team performance and experience. The playoff draws have not yet been made, so these predictions should be considered indicative rather than definitive. The upcoming European fixtures promise an intense winter for Israeli clubs competing on the continental stage.