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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
LWLWW
0 - 2
Stadion Rajko Mit, Belgrade
Referee: G. Nyberg
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
1.42
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.38 (implied 72.2%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 74.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.34). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (74.7% vs 72.2%), 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 Win66%1.20
Draw15%6.59
Hapoel Beer Sheva Win19%11.69
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8755.9%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3866.3%

Combined goal output is high (3.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
FK Crvena Zvezda 2-0 Hapoel Beer Sheva
6.7614.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
FK Crvena Zvezda -1.5
1.4446%

FK Crvena Zvezda have been the stronger side, winning 44% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
6.76
14.9%
3-0
6.98
14.6%
1-0
8.49
11.9%
2-1
8.76
11.5%
4-0
9.53
10.8%
3-1
9.77
10.4%

Our model projects a 2-0 FK Crvena Zvezda win as the most likely scoreline at 14.9% probability. 4 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
1.05
Hapoel Beer Sheva
+0.0
7.83
FK Crvena Zvezda
-0.5
1.20
Hapoel Beer Sheva
+0.5
8.40
FK Crvena Zvezda
-1.5
1.44
Hapoel Beer Sheva
+1.5
12.00

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
1.206.7511.001.422.851.851.80
Marathonbet
1.186.8512.501.342.801.861.82
Betfair
1.176.0011.001.362.882.001.73
Pinnacle
1.207.0311.331.382.95
SBO
1.215.708.49
William Hill
1.186.0012.001.801.91
Bet365
1.206.5011.001.402.751.911.80
1xBet
1.208.1014.701.342.801.871.83
Unibet
1.236.4012.001.422.601.911.76
888Sport
1.206.0013.001.362.901.801.91
Betano
1.226.6012.001.422.951.911.83
Superbet
1.236.8010.001.412.951.871.87
BetVictor
1.207.0013.001.382.731.831.85

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.1%
Over 1.5 Goals
84.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
66.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
46.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFK Crvena Zvezda or Draw
81%1.03
12FK Crvena Zvezda or Hapoel Beer Sheva
85%1.09
X2Draw or Hapoel Beer Sheva
34%4.28

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
1.94Goals p.g.1.93
1.12Goals conceded p.g.1.71
31%Clean sheets29%
44%Win rate50%
3.06Avg goals in match3.64
3.88xG per game
58%Possession %69%
6.9Shots on target / game7.0
5.5Corners per game5.0
FK Crvena Zvezda
Recent Form

FK Crvena Zvezda have won 4 of their last 10 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Hapoel Beer Sheva 0-2 and beat Novi Pazar 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 4D 5L from the last 16 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FK Crvena ZvezdaAll competitions
11 Aug
FK Crvena Zvezda
0-2
Hapoel Beer Sheva
UEFA Champions League
08 Aug
FK Crvena Zvezda
2-0
Novi Pazar
Super Liga
04 Aug
Hapoel Beer Sheva
1-0
FK Crvena Zvezda
UEFA Champions League
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
7
Win
44%
4
Draw
25%
5
Lost
31%
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Recent Form

Hapoel Beer Sheva have won 4 of their last 8 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include beat Hapoel Beer Sheva 0-2 and lost to Vikingur Reykjavik 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 2D 5L from the last 14 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Hapoel Beer ShevaAll competitions
11 Aug
FK Crvena Zvezda
0-2
Hapoel Beer Sheva
UEFA Champions League
04 Aug
Hapoel Beer Sheva
1-0
FK Crvena Zvezda
UEFA Champions League
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
7
Win
50%
2
Draw
14%
5
Lost
36%

Lineups

Confirmed

FK Crvena Zvezda4-2-3-1Confirmed

66Young-woo SeolDEF
32Derrick LuckassenDEF
25Strahinja ErakovićDEF
23Nair TiknizyanDEF
9Jay EnemFWD
17Bruno DuarteFWD
1MatheusGK
14Osman BukariMID
33Rade KrunićMID
21Timi Max ElšnikMID
22Vasilije KostovMID
13Miloš VeljkovićDEF
45Stefan GudeljDEF
27Matej StrikaDEF
30Franklin TeboDEF
7Marko ArnautovićFWD
77Ivan GutešaGK
4Mirko IvanićMID
8Kristiyan BalovMID
15Mohammad Abu FaniMID
75Loizos LoizouMID
10Aleksandar KataiMID
70Muhammed-Cham SaračevićMID

Hapoel Beer Sheva4-3-3Confirmed

5Pedro AmadorDEF
4Miguel VítorDEF
2Guy MizrahiDEF
12Itay RotmanDEF
66Igor ZlatanovićFWD
20Javon EastFWD
9Zahi AhmedFWD
1Ofir MarcianoGK
7Eliel PeretzMID
25Lucas VenturaMID
28Niv YehoshuaMID
44Djibril DiopDEF
13Ofir DavidzadaDEF
45Mohamad Abu RumiFWD
21Yoav KorenFWD
19Amit OhanaFWD
8Hamode KanaanFWD
11Amir Chaim GanahFWD
34Marco WolffGK
36Jonathan ShaniGK
18Roy LevyMID
23Itay HazutMID
27Yoni StoyanovMID

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 Win1.20 (65.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.38 (66.3%)
Both Teams Score1.87 (55.9%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.83 (33.7%)
BTTS No1.83 (44.1%)
Speculative
Draw6.59 (14.9%)
Hapoel Beer Sheva Win11.69 (19.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

G. Nyberg has averaged 2.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

FK Crvena Zvezda have averaged 5.5 corners per match at home; Hapoel Beer Sheva 5.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.3 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 44% of them. They put 6.9 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.