AZ Alkmaar vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva — match summary
Europe · Europa League · kick-off 15 Oct 2026 23:45
Full time · score 2-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): AZ Alkmaar 50 · Hapoel Be'er Sheva 48
mPS in-play performance (0-100): AZ Alkmaar 60 · Hapoel Be'er Sheva 42
Shots on target 6-3 · corners 5-1 · possession 59-41
NextGOAL tip: AZ Alkmaar -1.5 · 2 stars
AZ Alkmaar and Hapoel Be'er Sheva meet in the continental cup, the Europa League, with both sides coming off their most recent match in very different shape. AZ Alkmaar lost 0-2 away in their own league, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva won 2-0 at home in the Israeli league. AZ Alkmaar are still a team that dominates possession and creates chances continuously, but their defence shows lapses at times. Hapoel Be'er Sheva come in on a form run where they have not lost for several matches, with a stubborn defence and good play on the counter. This match is therefore one where the hosts must be the side pushing the attack, while the visitors are likely to sit deep and wait for the counter. If AZ Alkmaar can dominate possession and apply pressure as planned, the game should flow one way and end with a clear margin. But if the visitors can hold their shape and keep the door shut for long spells, it could become a game the hosts have to sweat over.