- 1 Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik : it is all still to play for ahead of the second leg
- 2 Hapoel need to find some steel
- 3 Reykjavik aim to keep their remarkable run going
- 4 Probable line-ups :
- 5 Champions League prediction : Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
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Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik : it is all still to play for ahead of the second leg 
The first leg threw up a surprise. Beaten 2-1 in Iceland, Hapoel Be’er Sheva now need to turn the tie around in front of their own fans if they are to keep their Champions League run alive. Despite possession being fairly even, the Israeli champions looked far less threatening than their opponents and paid the price for their lack of edge.
Vikingur Reykjavik head to Israel with a slim but valuable lead. The Icelanders are in a particularly strong spell and make this trip with the confidence of a side that has been stacking up positive results for months.
Hapoel need to find some steel 
The start to the season has not been smooth for Ran Kozuch’s men. They have lost their last four competitive matches and are struggling most of all to rediscover the defensive stability that made them so tough to beat last season. The team have shipped at least two goals in each of their last eight games.
Even so, it is not all bad news. Kings Kangwa continues to carry real influence in the side and has scored in two straight matches. At home, Hapoel also tend to raise their level when the pressure is on in big European nights.
With just one goal to claw back, the Israelis do not need to go gung-ho. What they do need is more quality in the final third if they are to make their chances count.
Reykjavik aim to keep their remarkable run going 
The Icelandic champions are proving week after week that they are no longer just a surprise package in Europe. Solid in the first leg, Sölvi Geir Ottesen’s side followed that up with a commanding 5-1 league win, tightening their grip on top spot.
This group stands out for its consistency. With only two defeats in their last 27 matches in all competitions, Vikingur rely on a well-drilled structure and an attack that can strike at any time.
Nikolaj Hansen will once again be one of the main threats after his brace in the first leg. Around him, Gylfi Sigurdsson brings all his experience to help the visitors ride out the difficult spells in this match.
Probable line-ups :
Hapoel Be’er Sheva : Marciano ; Mizrahi, Miguel Vitor, Diop, Davidzada ; Kangwa, Lucas Ventura, Yehoshua ; Rumi, Zlatanovic, Ganah.
Vikingur Reykjavik : Fridriksson ; Gunnarsson, Ekroth, Vatnhamar, Gudjonsson ; Sigurdsson, Ingimundarson, Hafsteinsson ; Borgthorsson, Hansen, Thrandarson.
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Champions League prediction : Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs Vikingur Reykjavik
Hapoel Be’er Sheva to win (90 minutes)
Despite losing the first leg, Hapoel Be’er Sheva are far from out of this tie. The deficit is only one goal and the return leg at home changes the picture completely. The Israelis should come out with far more intent in front of their own crowd.
Vikingur are in excellent form and fully deserve their lead, but they now have to deal with heavy away pressure. The Icelanders are likely to sit deeper to protect their advantage, which should leave more of the ball to the hosts.
Hapoel have enough attacking quality to respond. They may not finish the job over 90 minutes, but the Israeli champions look well placed to take this second leg and drag the tie right back into the balance.
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