UEFA Europa League Gameweek 1
Hapoel Beer Sheva 0 - 0 FT Dinamo Zagreb
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ L. Kacavenda ↑M. Zajc 24'
HT
↓ A. Hoxha ↑S. Prevljak 63'
↓ M. Orsic ↑L. Ivanusec 64'
69' ↓ Y. Malede ↑A. C. Ganah
75' ↓ A. Forson ↑H. Kanaan
75' ↓ J. East ↑M. Abu Rumi
↓ L. Stojkovic ↑K. Kravtsov 78'
↓ M. Lisica ↑I. Almena 78'
82' ↓ P. Amador ↑O. Davidzada
82' ↓ M. Baltaxa ↑I. Nachmias
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Goalkeepers
Ofir Marciano 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Guy Mizrahi 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Miguel Vitor 
MAGNET
136
Activity
136
Activity
131
Passes
5
Duels
Matan Baltaxa
MAGNET
146
Activity
146
Activity
142
Passes
4
Duels
Pedro Amador
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Amankwah Forson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Niv Yehoshua
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
77
Passes
6
Duels
Zahi Ahmed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Javon East
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Igor Zlatanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yonas Malede 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Marco Wolff 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ofir Davidzada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idan Nachmias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Kna'an
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amir Ganah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Ugarriza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamad Abu Rumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Shani
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dinamo Zagreb
Goalkeepers
Dominik Kotarski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Niko Galešić 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Sergi Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Scott McKenna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Goda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Josip Mišić 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Mateo Lisica
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Luka Stojković 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lukas Kačavenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
24
Entry
Mislav Oršić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Arbër Hoxha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Danijel Zagorac
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ivan Filipović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Moris Valinčić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Perez Vinlöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miha Zajc 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Kirill Kravtsov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Ivanušec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Almena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Smail Prevljak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Dinamo Zagreb
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Dinamo Zagreb
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Barren at Rapid-Giulesti: Defensive Blocks Steal the Show
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A drastic lack of final-third quality turned this continental opener into a tactical slumber party that neutral fans will gladly skip in the season reviews.
Early Shadow Boxing
Taking place under the floodlights of the Rapid-Giulesti Stadium, this highly anticipated UEFA Europa League fixture struggled to establish any true early rhythm. Hapoel Beer Sheva immediately controlled possession, quickly setting up camp inside the opposition half as they looked to dictate the terms of engagement. Yet, the Intensity was severely lacking from both tactical setups during the opening exchanges. Dinamo Zagreb appeared perfectly content to sit deep and absorb the mounting pressure, carefully restricting spaces and completely suffocating the match's tempo. Despite stringing together over 600 passes and controlling 66% of the ball over the course of the evening, the Israeli side could merely cycle possession horizontally. Their midfield orchestrators searched desperately for openings, but they found absolutely no exploitable gaps in the meticulously organized Croatian defensive lines.
The Unyielding Wall
As the match progressed into its middle phases, the Balance of play firmly shifted toward Hapoel's attacking third, but the essential finishing touch remained entirely absent. They unleashed a relentless barrage of 15 total shots, yet an astonishing nine of those efforts were cleanly blocked by a resolute and unyielding Dinamo wall. Bruno Petković cut an incredibly frustrated figure up top for the away side, starved of any meaningful service as his isolated team managed a mere single shot on target all game. On the opposite end of the pitch, Miguel Vítor anchored the home defense with an outstanding performance, utilizing his vast experience to cleanly shut down any sparse counter-attacking threats before they could even materialize into dangerous situations.
Settling for the Draw
The closing stages of this tactical chess match offered very little in the way of late, heart-stopping drama. The Stakes were notably high for a continental League Stage opener, yet neither manager was willing to risk losing a valuable point by committing extra bodies forward in search of a winner. Matan Baltaxa perfectly mirrored his defensive partner's brilliance, executing flawless tackles and ensuring Hapoel's clean sheet was never truly in danger of being breached. A combined expected goals tally barely scraping past the 1.0 mark completely told the story of this barren evening. Ultimately, the scoreboard remained completely frozen, leaving both sides with a modest, if unspectacular, foundation to build upon as their European campaigns stretch into the long winter months ahead.
Key Questions
How did Hapoel Beer Sheva fail to score with 66% possession?
Despite controlling the ball and attempting 15 shots, nine were blocked by a disciplined defensive unit, keeping their clear chances to an absolute minimum.
Who stood out defensively in the match?
Miguel Vítor and Matan Baltaxa delivered outstanding performances at the back for Hapoel Beer Sheva to ensure a clean sheet.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Opening Night Nerves on the Continent
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 77/100. An uninspiring opening round clash that offers little incentive for the casual viewer to tune in.
The Setup
The new UEFA Europa League format demands early consistency to secure a top-eight direct qualification spot, but this September 16, 2026 fixture at the Superbet Arena - Giulesti feels more like a chore than a spectacle. The Hapoel Beer Sheva squad faces a stern test against Dinamo Zagreb in a match severely lacking in mainstream appeal. A modest Stars rating reflects the absence of global household names, while a low Form grade suggests both teams are still dusting off the cobwebs. Despite decent on-pitch Balance, the overall Stakes feel negligible at this early phase of the campaign.
Key Battle
With the home side looking to frustrate, the real tactical contest pits the Israeli outfit's midfield press against the Croatian spine. L. Stojković will need to dictate the tempo in the centre of the park to bypass the aggressive home unit. If the home attackers do manage to break through the lines, they must find a way past the imposing defensive presence of Sergi Domínguez and reliable goalkeeper D. Livaković.
Our Prediction
The visiting side boast superior quality and remain the firm favourites to take all three points. Expect a cagey, low-scoring affair where Dinamo eventually break the deadlock, grinding out a narrow victory to kickstart their European journey.