Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Katowice preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
DVTK Borsodi Stadion Today - 6:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Hapoel Tel Aviv HTA
Katowice KAT
KICKOFF : Today - 6:00 PM
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Hapoel Tel Aviv prepares to host Katowice at DVTK Borsodi Stadion for the opening leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round encounter in the 2026/2027 campaign. The Israeli side carries a notable power score edge of 7.9 points, positioning them as the stronger unit on paper. Katowice arrives with a lower rating yet remains capable of testing the hosts through organized play. Venue conditions at the neutral ground could shape patterns of possession and tempo from the outset. Both clubs operate without recent domestic league standings to reference, shifting focus toward overall squad depth and tactical adaptability. Early exchanges may hinge on midfield control and defensive organization as each team seeks to establish momentum across the two legs.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Hapoel Tel Aviv holds a power score advantage of 7.9 points over Katowice.
  • Form: Hapoel Tel Aviv enters with a form score of 33.33 compared to Katowice's 25.
  • Squad: Both teams have limited recent outing data available for squad assessment.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play details are not specified in current data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both sides.
  • xVariable: The venue at DVTK Borsodi Stadion may influence variable performance factors.
  • Market: Hapoel Tel Aviv 42.7% (Δ+0%) | Draw 27.3% (Δ+0%) | Katowice 30% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Hapoel Tel Aviv E. Barda
E. Barda
VS
Katowice R. Górak
R. Górak
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.5
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ludogorets Rank: 68 D
Ludogorets Rank: 68 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Žilina Rank: 73 W
Žilina Rank: 72 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Hapoel Tel Aviv
42.65%
Draw
27.32%
Away Katowice
30.03%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
36.67
28.73
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Katowice
Power Score
36.67
28.73
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Hapoel Tel Aviv — Opponent-weighted form score
Katowice — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Hapoel Tel Aviv Katowice

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Hapoel Tel Aviv HTA Home
0 matches
Katowice KAT Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-05T00:05:52+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 06, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
DVTK Borsodi Stadion
Capacity
14398
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Bastien Dechepy
Brice Parinet Le Tellier
Steven Torregrossa
Jeremy Stinat

CONCLUSION

Hapoel Tel Aviv steps forward as the side expected to dictate proceedings given their superior power metrics and form indicators. Katowice will look to exploit any lapses in concentration while maintaining a compact structure to frustrate attacks. The neutral venue setting adds an element of unpredictability that could reward disciplined execution over the ninety minutes. Midfield battles and wide area duels appear central to unlocking opportunities. Defensive resilience from both units may determine whether the contest opens up or stays measured. Preparation and adaptability will prove decisive as the tie begins its two-legged journey.