H. Beer Sheva vs Din. Zagreb Prediction & Tips | Europa League - League phase | FootballTips.app

Hapoel Be’er Sheva and Dinamo Zagreb begin their Europa League campaigns in Bucharest after both dropped out of Champions League qualifying. Be’er Sheva are back in the main phase of a UEFA competition for the first time since 2022/23, while Dinamo return as regulars at this level after another demanding summer qualification run.

The Israeli side reached this stage after losing 6-4 on aggregate to Sabah in the Champions League play-offs. They won the first leg 2-1 at their temporary home venue but were beaten 5-2 after extra time in the return, with Igor Zlatanović and Guy Mizrahi scoring for the visitors.

Dinamo were also eliminated at the final hurdle, going down 5-3 on aggregate to Viking. A 2-2 first-leg draw in Zagreb left the tie finely balanced, but a 3-1 defeat in Norway ended their Champions League hopes despite Arbër Hoxha finding the net.

These clubs have previous history in qualifying, with Dinamo winning their 2018 Champions League tie 7-2 on aggregate. The Croatian side were 5-0 winners at home before a 2-2 draw in Israel, and Be’er Sheva are still waiting for their first victory against Croatian opposition.

Current form suggests another open contest. Five of Be’er Sheva’s last six competitive matches have seen both teams score, while seven of Dinamo’s last eight have produced more than 3.5 goals. Dinamo have also scored in 13 consecutive matches across all competitions.

The visitors carry greater European pedigree, but their away record offers some encouragement to Be’er Sheva. Dinamo have won only one of their last seven continental away matches, while Be’er Sheva have already won at this Bucharest venue during qualifying this season.