AZ Alkmaar – Hapoel Beer Sheva FC Preview – Can the Dutch side shut the door?
For AZ Alkmaar vs Hapoel Beer Sheva, our betting tips start from one awkward fact: the Israeli side did not score in their last European outing. That was a 0-0 at home to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League, and it tells you a lot about how they travel and how they set up. Kick-off is on 15 October 2026 at 16:45 GMT, and AZ are firm favourites at home.
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AZ are not arriving in glowing shape, mind. They lost at Feyenoord in the Eredivisie last time out and were beaten at Sunderland in this competition a month ago. Dutch sides at home in Europe still tend to dominate territory, though, and Beer Sheva have the look of a team that will sit in and wait. Our earlier Sunderland v AZ preview covered how AZ cope when the game turns cagey.
The schedule matters too. The Israeli club go to Union Saint-Gilloise a week later, and with a league phase this long, a visiting coach has every reason to protect his legs and his shape. AZ also have Cambuur and a busy Eredivisie run ahead, so neither dressing room is in the mood for a wild night.
AZ Alkmaar – Hapoel Beer Sheva FC Betting Tips
Betting Tip: Under 3.5 goals
- AZ Alkmaar have seen fewer than four goals in four of their last five matches
- Hapoel Beer Sheva FC have seen fewer than four goals in four of their last five matches
This is the safe-ish way into a game that could look open on paper. Beer Sheva’s most recent Europa League match ended goalless, and four of their last five games stayed below four goals. Even if AZ break them down, it takes a lot to push the total past three. We back a result with room to spare.
Betting Tip: AZ Alkmaar to keep a clean sheet
Beer Sheva failed to score in that 0-0 against Dinamo Zagreb, and they have to be more cautious away than at home. AZ’s own defence has leaked in the league lately, which keeps the price honest, but a visiting side with this little cutting edge in Europe is a fair target for a shutout. Back the Dutch side to protect their own goal.
Once you have settled on your selections, check the latest match odds on the sportsbook before kick-off and place your bets there.
What to expect
It would be easy to expect goals here. We read it differently. Beer Sheva have been tidy in recent weeks: four of their last five matches finished under four goals, and the one heavy defeat in that run came in the league against Maccabi Tel Aviv, not on the European stage. Their last European match was a tight affair.
AZ should have the ball for long spells. The question is how much they do with it against a deep block. We expect a home win on the balance of play, but not a shootout.
Frequently asked questions
When does AZ Alkmaar vs Hapoel Beer Sheva kick off?
The Europa League league-phase game kicks off on 15 October 2026 at 16:45 GMT.
Who is the favourite?
AZ Alkmaar have a clear edge at home against a Beer Sheva side that struggled for goals in their last European match.
What is our main tip?
Under 3.5 goals, with AZ Alkmaar to keep a clean sheet as the companion bet.
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