Katowice
Hapoel Tel Aviv
>Europa Conference League · 3rd Qualifying RoundKatowice vs Hapoel Tel Aviv: Prediction and Odds, Europa Conference League, 12/08/2026
GKS Katowice welcome Hapoel Tel Aviv to Stadion Rozwoj on 12 August for the Europa Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round second leg, trailing 2-0 from the first encounter. The hosts, priced at 1.89, must produce something special in their debut European campaign to keep continental dreams alive.
Projected final score: 2-1
Katowice's 75% home win rate across their last 12 at Stadion Rozwoj gives them the structural platform to force a result, and at 1.89 they represent genuine value. Their 1.8 goals-per-game average and 22-shot European display against Zilina show they can generate enough to win the match, even if overturning the aggregate deficit is a separate challenge.
A 2-1 scoreline keeps the total at three goals, reflecting Katowice's attacking intent balanced against Hapoel's efficient, transition-based threat at 1.15 goals per game. With 1.99 in play, both sides have reason to contribute: Katowice chasing the tie, Hapoel capable of punishing on the break despite protecting their aggregate lead.
Match Analysis
Katowice enter this second leg as the home side priced at 1.89, carrying a formidable record at Stadion Rozwoj: unbeaten in 32 of their last 40 home matches and winners in 75% of their last 12. A comeback is structurally plausible.
- 75% home win rate in last 12 at Stadion Rozwoj gives Katowice a genuine structural advantage.
- 22 shots and a 3-1 win over MSK Zilina in Europe signals a high-intensity attacking output.
- 1.8 goals per game average suggests Katowice have the firepower to chase the deficit.
- Hapoel's 1.15 goals-per-game average implies limited threat in adding to their aggregate tally.
Hapoel Tel Aviv arrive at 3.65 holding a commanding 2-0 aggregate lead, courtesy of goals from Turiel and Alkukin. Confirmed fit with Leidner back in the XI, they travel with near-full strength and a defensive blueprint already proven effective.
- Katowice missing three players, Strączek, Matulevičius and Zahary, thinning squad depth critically.
- A 2-0 first-leg deficit means Katowice must score twice without reply just to force extra time.
- Hapoel's compact transitions proved clinically effective despite conceding possession in the first leg.
Key point: With Katowice forced to attack relentlessly and Hapoel content to absorb pressure, backing the double chance covering both sides scoring looks compelling at 1.78.
Statistics and Head-to-Head
Form & Statistics: Katowice vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
Katowice
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Hapoel Tel Aviv
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Katowice vs Hapoel Tel Aviv: Head-to-Head
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Probabilities & Odds: Katowice vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
Source : StakeMatch Information
Lineups: Katowice vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
Katowice
Starters
- 1 Gabriel Kobylak
- 2 Lukas Klemenz
- 3 Arkadiusz Jędrych
- 4 Pau Resta
- 5 Erik Jirka
- 6 Kacper Łukasiak
- 7 Bartosz Wolski
- 8 Borja Galán
- 9 Eman Marković
- 10 Adam Zreľák
- 11 Bartosz Nowak
Bench
- Maciej Kikolski
- Szymon Bartlewicz
- Mateusz Kowalczyk
- Sebastian Milewski
- Marcin Wasielewski
- Mateusz Wdowiak
- Marcel Wędrychowski
- Jakub Kokosinski
- Ilia Shkurin
Absent
- Rafal Straczek (injury)
- Rafał Strączek (Injury/other)
- Giedrius Matulevičius (Injury/other)
- Younn Zahary (Injury/other)
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Starters
- 1 Assaf Tzur
- 2 Marcus Coco
- 3 Fernand Mayembo
- 4 Chico
- 5 Doron Leidner
- 6 Lucas Falcão
- 7 Andrian Kraev
- 8 Stav Turiel
- 9 Omri Altman
- 10 Roei Alkukin
- 11 Emmanuel Boateng
Bench
- Roy Baranes
- Yanal Bazdog
- Tal Archel
- Or Israelov
- Shahar Piven
- Yonatan Ferber
- El Yam Kancepolsky
- Amit Lemkin
- Mor Buskila
- Daniel Dappa
- Roy Korine
- Xande Silva
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated tag here, drawn from first-leg reports rather than official confirmation, so treat the shape of things as probable rather than certain. That said, the tactical contrast is clear enough: Katowice's 3-4-3 sets up for aggressive wide coverage at home, while Hapoel Tel Aviv's 4-2-3-1 offers a more compact defensive base on the road.
For Katowice, the three-man attack with Marković and Zreľák will look to exploit the half-spaces that a visiting double pivot can leave exposed. Hapoel's Emmanuel Boateng operating wide in the attacking three adds a direct threat on the counter, which could be decisive in a second-leg tie where away goals still carry psychological weight.
Final thoughts on the predictions for Katowice vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
Katowice's fortress record at Stadion Rozwoj, where they have won nine of their last twelve and remained unbeaten in 32 of 40 home fixtures, provides genuine cause for backing the hosts. Needing at least two goals, their front-foot approach should produce an open, attacking contest. The home win at 1.89 represents the pick here. Odds and markets subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main prediction for Katowice vs Hapoel Tel Aviv?
The pick is a Katowice home win at 1.89, driven by their outstanding record at Stadion Rozwoj where they have won 75% of their last 12 home matches, giving them the platform to mount a spirited fightback against a Hapoel Tel Aviv side protecting a 2-0 aggregate lead.
What is the highest odd for Katowice to win?
The best available price for a Katowice victory is 1.89. For bettors seeking safer coverage, a double chance backing Katowice or the draw spreads the risk across two outcomes, though it naturally compresses the return. Given the home side's strong fortress record, the outright win remains the sharper value play.
Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?
With Katowice averaging 1.8 goals per match and needing at least two to survive, the attacking intent will be high, yet Hapoel Tel Aviv's compact, transition-based style kept them to a 2-0 win with minimal fuss in the first leg. The balance of probabilities leans toward 1.99, particularly given Katowice's 22-shot European home display against MSK Zilina.
When and where is Katowice vs Hapoel Tel Aviv played?
The match kicks off at 18:00 local time (CET) on 12 August 2026 at Stadion Rozwoj in Katowice, Poland. This is the second leg of the Europa Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round tie, with Hapoel Tel Aviv holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg.
Can Hapoel Tel Aviv pull off an upset against Katowice?
Hapoel Tel Aviv are not the underdogs here. Sitting on a 2-0 aggregate cushion and priced at 3.65, they are realistically the side in control. With Doron Leidner confirmed fit and their clinical efficiency already proven in the first leg, a composed away performance to protect the lead is entirely within reach.
Which alternative market offers the best value?
Both Teams to Score at 1.78 offers compelling value in this context. Katowice must score to stay alive, virtually guaranteeing attacking intent, while Hapoel Tel Aviv's transition game is sharp enough to punish any overcommitment. The combination of desperation from the home side and Israeli efficiency on the break makes a two-way scoring outcome quite plausible.
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