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FK Crvena Zvezda vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Prediction, Tips & Odds

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Hapoel Beer Sheva

UEFA Champions League3rd Qualifying Round
FK Crvena Zvezda
WWWWL
VS
Stadion Rajko Mit, Belgrade
Hapoel Beer Sheva
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★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.44 (implied 69.6%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 72.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.39). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (72.1% vs 69.6%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours FK Crvena Zvezda to win against Hapoel Beer Sheva, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. FK Crvena Zvezda has demonstrated strong form recently, with four wins in their last five matches, showcasing their ability to secure results when needed. This momentum is crucial as they head into this pivotal Champions League qualifying fixture. In contrast, Hapoel Beer Sheva has struggled, recording just one win in their last five matches, alongside three losses. This inconsistent performance could hinder their confidence as they face a formidable opponent. Their recent form indicates difficulties in both scoring and defending, which may prove problematic against a team like FK Crvena Zvezda. The model output suggests a high probability of victory for FK Crvena Zvezda, though it is important to acknowledge potential pitfalls, such as the unpredictability of knockout fixtures and the pressure of the Champions League stage. For a deeper understanding of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season to inform these predictions.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
FK Crvena Zvezda Win67%1.29
Draw16%5.52
Hapoel Beer Sheva Win16%8.52
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7559.7%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4467.5%

Combined goal output is high (4.2 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
FK Crvena Zvezda 2-0 Hapoel Beer Sheva
7.0414.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
FK Crvena Zvezda -1.5
1.8347%

FK Crvena Zvezda have been the stronger side, winning 46% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
7.04
14.3%
2-1
7.65
13.2%
3-0
8.13
12.4%
1-0
8.35
12.0%
3-1
9.29
10.9%
1-1
9.79
10.4%

Our model projects a 2-0 FK Crvena Zvezda win as the most likely scoreline at 14.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature FK Crvena Zvezda clean sheets, in line with their 31% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
FK Crvena Zvezda
-0.0
1.07
Hapoel Beer Sheva
+0.0
6.77
FK Crvena Zvezda
-0.5
1.30
Hapoel Beer Sheva
+0.5
6.70
FK Crvena Zvezda
-1.5
1.83
Hapoel Beer Sheva
+1.5
13.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. FK Crvena Zvezda are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Hapoel Beer Sheva
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.315.508.201.442.751.702.00
Marathonbet
1.275.659.301.392.611.761.93
Betfair
1.255.008.001.442.70
Pinnacle
1.275.798.481.422.74
SBO
1.264.766.28
William Hill
1.295.007.501.672.10
Bet365
1.275.759.001.442.621.801.91
1xBet
1.306.3110.301.392.611.761.96
Unibet
1.275.509.501.502.551.841.84
888Sport
1.305.508.001.402.751.672.10
Betano
1.315.709.251.502.701.821.93
Superbet
1.325.758.001.462.751.771.97
BetVictor
1.295.509.001.432.561.702.00

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.3%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
67.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
44.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFK Crvena Zvezda or Draw
84%1.06
12FK Crvena Zvezda or Hapoel Beer Sheva
84%1.12
X2Draw or Hapoel Beer Sheva
33%3.45

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 FK Crvena Zvezda1 Draw0 Hapoel Beer Sheva
04 Aug
Hapoel Beer Sheva
0-0
FK Crvena Zvezda
UEFA Champions League

The head-to-head record between FK Crvena Zvezda and Hapoel Beer Sheva stands at 0 wins for FK Crvena Zvezda, 1 draw, and 0 wins for Hapoel Beer Sheva. Their only encounter ended in a 0-0 stalemate, indicating a tightly contested match with neither side managing to score. This suggests that both teams have been evenly matched in their previous meeting, with no clear advantage for either side. The absence of goals in this fixture highlights a potential trend towards low-scoring outcomes in their encounters.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FK Crvena ZvezdaHapoel Beer Sheva
2.23Goals p.g.2
1.15Goals conceded p.g.2
31%Clean sheets17%
46%Win rate42%
3.38Avg goals in match4
3.88xG per game
67%Possession %63%
7.7Shots on target / game7.2
6.3Corners per game5.5
FK Crvena Zvezda
Recent Form

FK Crvena Zvezda have won 3 of their last 8 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Larne 5-0 and beat Vojvodina 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 4D 3L from the last 13 games (46% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FK Crvena ZvezdaAll competitions
29 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
5-0
Larne
UEFA Champions League
26 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
3-1
Vojvodina
Super Liga
21 Jul
Larne
0-4
FK Crvena Zvezda
UEFA Champions League
17 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
5-0
Macva
Super Liga
12 Jul
Zenit
3-1
FK Crvena Zvezda
Friendlies Clubs
03 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
2-2
FC BW Linz
Friendlies Clubs
6
Win
46%
4
Draw
31%
3
Lost
23%
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Recent Form

Hapoel Beer Sheva have won 3 of their last 7 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Vikingur Reykjavik 2-1 and lost to Legia Warszawa 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 5W 2D 5L from the last 12 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Hapoel Beer ShevaAll competitions
29 Jul
Hapoel Beer Sheva
2-0
Vikingur Reykjavik
UEFA Champions League
21 Jul
Vikingur Reykjavik
2-1
Hapoel Beer Sheva
UEFA Champions League
16 Jul
Hapoel Beer Sheva
1-3
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Super Cup
07 Jul
Legia Warszawa
3-1
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Friendlies Clubs
05 Jul
Omonia Nicosia
2-2
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Friendlies Clubs
01 Jul
Radomiak Radom
2-3
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Friendlies Clubs
5
Win
42%
2
Draw
17%
5
Lost
42%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

FK Crvena Zvezda

No reported absences

Hapoel Beer Sheva

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
FK Crvena Zvezda Win1.29 (67.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.44 (67.5%)
Both Teams Score1.75 (59.7%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.67 (32.5%)
BTTS No1.97 (40.3%)
Speculative
Draw5.52 (16.3%)
Hapoel Beer Sheva Win8.52 (16.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

FK Crvena Zvezda have averaged 6.3 corners per match at home; Hapoel Beer Sheva 5.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.9 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

FK Crvena Zvezda have generated 3.88 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 46% of them. They put 7.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. FK Crvena Zvezda player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.