Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match

Sabah FA and Hapoel Beer Sheva meet in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs on 25 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:45 UTC at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku. This decisive qualifier will determine who moves closer to the group stage, adding extra weight to every detail in the Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva stats profile ahead of the second leg.

The tie is finely balanced from a competitive standpoint, with Sabah FA now hosting after the first leg in Bucharest. The neutral venue in Romania for that opener means this clash in Baku will be the first time Sabah FA take on Hapoel Beer Sheva in front of their own supporters in this Play-offs round of the UEFA Champions League. With both teams showing strong form in the competition so far, the stakes are clear: a place in the next phase and a significant financial and sporting boost.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very new matchup, with only one competitive meeting between Sabah FA and Hapoel Beer Sheva so far.

Previous meetings: 1
Sabah FA wins: 0
Draws: 0
Hapoel Beer Sheva wins: 1

Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Timeline & Historical Context

The Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva timeline in official competition begins with their first recorded encounter on 19 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. Played at Rapid-Giulesti Stadium in Bucharest, Hapoel Beer Sheva were designated as the home side and Sabah FA as the away team, underlining the neutral nature of the opening leg.

On 19 August 2026, Hapoel Beer Sheva 2–1 Sabah FA (half-time 1–1) in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs set the initial tone of this emerging rivalry. The close scoreline and level interval highlight how competitive the contest was, with Sabah FA managing to score away but ultimately conceding a decisive second goal in regular time. There were no extra-time or penalty shootout interventions; the match was settled within 90 minutes.

With only that one fixture on record, the Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva timeline is short but already suggests a finely poised matchup. Hapoel Beer Sheva carry a narrow aggregate advantage into the second leg, but Sabah FA’s away goal in Bucharest ensures that the Play-offs tie remains open and tactically intriguing heading into the Baku showdown.

Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head breakdown is based solely on their single UEFA Champions League Play-offs meeting to date.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Sabah FA 1 - 2 Hapoel Beer Sheva
Average Goals per Match: Sabah FA 1.00 vs Hapoel Beer Sheva 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

At Sabah FA's stadium: 0 matches played here — Sabah FA won 0 (as home side), Hapoel Beer Sheva won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Hapoel Beer Sheva's stadium: 1 match played here (Rapid-Giulesti Stadium, Bucharest, with Hapoel Beer Sheva as home side) — Hapoel Beer Sheva won 1 (as home side), Sabah FA won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva last results in recent competitive fixtures:

19 August 2026: Hapoel Beer Sheva 2–1 Sabah FA (Half-time: 1–1) – UEFA Champions League, Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Sabah FA Matches Results and Stats

For Sabah FA, the available figures reflect their UEFA Champions League season to date rather than an isolated last-five sample. They have played 7 matches in the competition, winning 5 and losing 2, with no draws. At home they have been perfect, winning all 3 games with 7 goals scored and none conceded, underlining a strong home advantage that will be crucial in Baku. Away from home, Sabah FA have 2 wins and 2 defeats, scoring 6 and conceding 5, showing they are generally positive but occasionally vulnerable on the road.

Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Last 5 Hapoel Beer Sheva Matches Results and Stats

Hapoel Beer Sheva’s numbers also describe their UEFA Champions League season to date. Across 5 matches, they have recorded 4 wins and 1 loss, again with no draws. At home they have been particularly solid, winning all 3 home fixtures with a 5–1 aggregate score, while away from home they have 1 win and 1 defeat, scoring 3 and conceding 2. Their defensive record is notable, with only 3 goals conceded in 5 games, supported by 3 clean sheets, indicating a side that can manage tight knockout ties effectively.

Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one direct meeting on record, the historical Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva stats lean narrowly towards the Israeli side, who hold a 2–1 win from the first leg in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. Hapoel Beer Sheva have shown strong overall form in the competition, with 4 wins from 5 and a disciplined defence. However, Sabah FA’s flawless home record in this UEFA Champions League campaign — three wins from three, 7 goals scored and none conceded — suggests that the second leg in Baku could tilt the balance. The limited head-to-head timeline offers only a small sample, but combined with both teams’ season-to-date form, it points to a tightly contested, tactically balanced fixture where Sabah FA’s home strength will be tested against Hapoel Beer Sheva’s efficient, results-driven approach.

Sabah FA vs Hapoel Beer Sheva H2H Statistics updated on 20 August 2026.