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Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs Dinamo Zagreb: Defensive Questions Put Europa League Opener on Edge. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Dinamo's strong scoring form led by Dion Beljo and Hapoel's defensive frailties support backing Dinamo to win with both teams scoring. Despite Hapoel's recent clean sheet, Dinamo's attacking edge and historical unbeaten record against Israeli teams give them the advantage in this Europa League opener. The prediction reflects the balance of attacking threat and defensive vulnerability on both sides.
Dinamo's 10 goals in five matches and Beljo's form support them scoring twice. Hapoel's scoring in four of five games and defensive issues suggest a single goal is likely, fitting a 1-2 scoreline despite narrow margins for error.
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REGISTER FREE & UNLOCK TIP →Already registered? Log in18+ · Historical results only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Betting involves risk.Hapoel Be’er Sheva and Dinamo Zagreb begin their Europa League league-phase campaigns on Wednesday with recent results pointing towards a match in which defensive control may matter as much as attacking quality.
Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs Dinamo Zagreb — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Dinamo's scoring form and unbeaten record against Hapoel favour a win.
Dinamo's recent scoring form and unbeaten record against Hapoel support a win.
Both teams' recent scoring and conceding rates suggest a high-scoring match.
Dinamo's 2.0 goals per game and Hapoel's 2.4 conceded per game align with 1-2 outcome.
Three Punchy Stats
- Hapoel have conceded 12 goals across their last five competitive matches, a defensive return that gives Dinamo’s attack an obvious area to test.
- Dinamo have scored 10 times in their last five games, although nine goals conceded in the same period show that their own recent balance has been far from secure.
- Beljo has seven goals and three assists in five league appearances this season after scoring 31 league goals last term, giving Dinamo the standout individual attacking record in this fixture.
Scoring Consistency in Last 5 Matches
Recent attacking records for Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Dinamo Zagreb are shown below.
Clean Sheets in Last 5 Matches
Recent defensive records for Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Dinamo Zagreb are shown below.
Both arrive after dropping out of Champions League qualifying and both have shown they can score. The difference is that Dinamo possess a particularly productive individual threat in Dion Beljo, while Hapoel must cope without several players, including last season’s 15-goal forward Dan Biton and the suspended Eliel Peretz and Djibril Thialaw Diop.
Recent form also refuses to offer either side much comfort. Hapoel responded to a 4-1 defeat by Maccabi Tel Aviv with a 2-0 win at Hapoel Petah Tikva, while Dinamo’s latest outing ended in a 4-2 loss at Osijek.
Hapoel’s Recovery Does Not Erase the Defensive Concern
The clean sheet at Hapoel Petah Tikva was timely for Ran Kozuch’s side, particularly after a sequence in which their defending had become increasingly expensive.
Across Hapoel’s previous five competitive matches, they have scored nine goals but conceded 12. The most damaging result was the 5-2 Champions League qualifying defeat away to Sabah Baku, while Maccabi Tel Aviv subsequently scored four against them at home.
There is attacking resilience within those results. Hapoel scored in four of the five games and twice found the net against Sabah, Hapoel Ramat Gan and Hapoel Haifa. Yet the wider pattern suggests their margin for error is small when opponents are able to turn pressure into goals.
That makes the latest 2-0 victory more than a routine positive result. It demonstrated that Hapoel can shut a game down, but one clean sheet does not entirely remove the questions created by the preceding concessions.
Beljo Gives Dinamo a Clear Point of Difference
Dinamo have their own defensive issues to address after conceding four at Osijek, but their attacking threat carries greater individual weight.
Beljo scored a league-leading 31 goals last season and has already produced seven goals and three assists from five HNL appearances this term. Those numbers make him central to the way this fixture should be assessed, particularly against a Hapoel side that has recently conceded heavily.
Dinamo have scored 10 goals across their latest five competitive matches. That return includes four against NK Bedem Ivankovo and two despite defeat at Osijek, so their ability to create scoreboard pressure has survived inconsistent results.
Mario Kovacevic’s side are not arriving in perfect shape, though. Bruno Goda is unavailable through illness, while Daniel Rodriguez has yet to appear for the club. Several other players were not selected for the European squad.
Hapoel Must Replace More Than Biton’s Goals
Biton’s absence removes a player who scored 15 league goals last season, and Adrian Ugarriza is likely to lead the attack instead. Peretz’s suspension adds another complication, while Diop is also banned.
That matters because Hapoel are not simply trying to improve defensively; they must do so while reshaping parts of the side available to them.
Dinamo have lost only one of their first six league matches and sit three points from top spot with a game in hand, although the 4-2 defeat at Osijek prevents their domestic start being treated as evidence of complete stability.
Their record against Hapoel is more encouraging. Dinamo won 5-0 when the sides met in Champions League qualifying in 2018 before a 2-2 draw in the return fixture, and they remain unbeaten in four previous matches against Israeli opposition.
Other Opportunities in This Market
- Dinamo Zagreb Match Result (19/20): Settles as a win if Dinamo Zagreb are leading at full time, regardless of whether Hapoel Be’er Sheva score. This trades a lower price for broader coverage across all Dinamo winning scorelines (such as 1-0 or 2-0).
- Both Teams to Score – YES (4/7): Settles as a win if both teams score at least once, completely independent of the match winner. This provides wider outcome coverage than a win-and-BTTS combination at a shorter return.
📊 Market Explainer
Win & Both Teams to Score
Selection: Dinamo Zagreb to win and Both Teams to Score. The selected team must win in normal time and both teams must score. If the selected team draws or loses, or either side fails to score, the bet loses.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Dinamo Zagreb 1-2. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Dinamo Zagreb to win and Both Teams to Score @ 27/10
Dinamo Zagreb enter this Europa League opener with a clear focal point in Dion Beljo, whose recent record provides the primary basis for backing the visitors to secure a victory. Beljo finished last season with 31 league goals and has maintained that form with seven goals and three assists in five HNL appearances this term. That individual productivity has helped Mario Kovacevic’s side score 10 goals across their past five competitive matches. They face a Hapoel Be’er Sheva defence that has struggled for consistency, having surrendered 12 goals in their last five games across all competitions.
Hapoel’s defensive record highlights an area Dinamo’s forward line can exploit, particularly after Hapoel conceded five against Sabah Baku and four against Maccabi Tel Aviv. However, Hapoel retain scoring capability of their own, having registered nine goals across those same five fixtures and scoring in four of them. Even while adjusting to key personnel losses—including Dan Biton’s departure after a 15-goal campaign and suspensions for Eliel Peretz and Djibril Thialaw Diop—Ran Kozuch’s team scored twice against Sabah Baku, Hapoel Ramat Gan, and Hapoel Haifa. This setup creates a matchup where Dinamo’s attacking threat meets a vulnerable backline, while Hapoel’s consistent home scoring form suggests they can contribute to the final tally.
The main counter-argument stems from Hapoel’s recent 2-0 victory against Hapoel Petah Tikva, which proved they are capable of securing a clean sheet when controlling game flow. Additionally, Dinamo conceded four goals in their latest domestic defeat to Osijek. Nevertheless, Dinamo’s four-match unbeaten historical record against Israeli opposition and Beljo’s sharp form give the visitors the stronger edge to win while both teams find the net.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Dinamo Zagreb scored 10 goals in last 5 matches, led by Dion Beljo's 7 goals and 3 assists.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva conceded 12 goals in last 5 games, including heavy losses to Sabah Baku and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Hapoel scored in 4 of last 5 matches, netting twice against Sabah Baku, Hapoel Ramat Gan, and Hapoel Haifa.
Risk Factor: Dinamo conceded 4 goals recently; if Hapoel keeps a clean sheet or Dinamo fail to outscore, the pick loses.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Dion Beljo has 7 goals and 3 assists in 5 league games, driving an attack with 10 goals in 5 matches.
Conceded 12 goals across last 5 games, including 5 vs Sabah Baku and 4 vs Maccabi Tel Aviv.
⚔️ Pick 2: Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Dinamo Zagreb 1-2 @ 15/2
A 1-2 scoreline aligns Dinamo’s 2.0 goals per game average with Hapoel’s 2.4 goals conceded average, while Hapoel’s scoring threat is capped by key absences.
Justifying a 1-2 outcome requires examining how both attacks align with the opposing defensive records. Dinamo Zagreb’s case for scoring twice rests on their return of 10 goals across their last five matches and the exceptional form of Dion Beljo. Facing a Hapoel Be’er Sheva side that surrendered 12 goals in five outings—including five against Sabah Baku and four against Maccabi Tel Aviv—Dinamo possess the realistic baseline required to net twice in normal time.
Conversely, Hapoel’s path to a single goal is supported by their own record of finding the net in four of their past five fixtures, generating nine goals in that span. Dinamo are not defensively impenetrable, having conceded nine goals in their last five outings, capped by a 4-2 defeat against Osijek. However, Hapoel’s scoring capacity is capped by significant personnel absences. The departure of 15-goal forward Dan Biton, alongside suspensions for Eliel Peretz and Djibril Thialaw Diop, narrows Hapoel’s threat, making a single goal far more probable than a multi-goal burst against European opponents.
Historical precedent adds mild context, as Dinamo remain unbeaten in four meetings with Israeli clubs, including a 2-2 draw in Be’er Sheva in 2018. The main risk to a 1-2 scoreline is its extreme narrowness; a single additional goal from either side—such as a late Dinamo third or a 1-1 equaliser—defeats the market. Nevertheless, 1-2 correctly reflects both teams’ recent scoring habits and defensive concessions.
Risk Factor: Exact 1-2 score fails if Dinamo keep clean sheet, Hapoel scores twice, or Dinamo score thrice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 'Dinamo Zagreb to win and Both Teams to Score' market require to win?
Dinamo must win and Hapoel must score at least one goal for this bet to win.
How does the Correct Score market work for a 1-2 selection?
The exact final score must be Hapoel 1, Dinamo 2 after 90 minutes for a win.
How has Dion Beljo performed for Dinamo Zagreb this season?
Beljo has 7 goals and 3 assists in 5 league appearances this season.
What are Hapoel Be'er Sheva's main absences for this Europa League fixture?
Hapoel miss Dan Biton, Eliel Peretz, and Djibril Thialaw Diop due to departure and suspensions.
What is Dinamo Zagreb's historical record against Israeli opposition?
Dinamo are unbeaten in four matches against Israeli clubs, including a 5-0 win and 2-2 draw.
Why is Hapoel Be'er Sheva's defensive record important in this match?
Hapoel conceded 12 goals in last five matches, showing defensive vulnerability despite a recent clean sheet.
