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Austria Vienna and Beitar Jerusalem meet at the Generali Arena for the second leg of their UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round tie. Austria won the first leg 2-1 in Jerusalem, so they carry a one-goal advantage into this home fixture. Beitar need to score at least twice without conceding to progress, which makes this an interesting tactical puzzle — a team that shipped six goals in a domestic cup draw against AEK Larnaca just weeks ago now faces an elimination scenario on the road.
Two players deserve attention ahead of kick-off. Sanel Saljic has been quietly productive for Austria Vienna, contributing three goals from midfield across the last five matches while operating in a disciplined central role that also limits opposition transitions. For Beitar, Omer Atzili is the main creative threat — two goals in four recent appearances and a tendency to drift into dangerous areas make him the man most likely to keep Beitar’s European hopes alive.
Hot stat: Beitar Jerusalem drew 6-6 on aggregate against AEK Larnaca in their most recent domestic cup encounters, a sequence that tells you everything about their defensive fragility at this stage of the season.
| 🏆 Tournament: | UEFA Conference League 2026/27 – Third Qualifying Round |
| 🏟 Venue: | Generali Arena, Vienna |
| 🗓️ Date: | 13.08.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:30 CEST |
Austria Vienna vs Beitar Jerusalem Prediction
Austria Vienna are the logical pick here. They hold a first-leg lead, play at home, and have won five of their last seven matches. Their 4-3-3 system has produced 12 goals across the last five games, and the home crowd at the Generali Arena adds another layer of pressure on a Beitar side that has been inconsistent on the road.
Beitar’s defensive record is the key concern. They conceded twice in Jerusalem, and their backline — which accumulated 18 yellow cards across the last five matches — is prone to discipline issues under pressure. Austria’s midfield is more controlled, picking up 11 yellows over the same span but committing 62 fouls compared to Beitar’s 36, which suggests Austria press and challenge aggressively. That aggression tends to pay dividends at home.
Beitar’s pass accuracy sits at roughly 85% based on their recent data, which is solid, but Austria’s volume of play is significantly higher — 1,874 passes versus Beitar’s 1,364 over the last five matches. Austria dominate possession and create more from it. We think Austria win this and advance, likely with a scoreline that keeps the game competitive early before Austria’s greater fitness and depth tells.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Austria Vienna to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Austria Vienna have been one of the more active Austrian sides in European qualifying this summer. They beat Wiener SC 5-0 and Liepaja 3-1 before running into a difficult Wolfsberger side, losing 3-0 domestically. Their most recent match — a 0-2 defeat to LASK — is the one result that gives pause, though that came after the first leg win over Beitar. In the context of this tie, Austria have shown they can perform when European stakes are clear. Their 71% win rate across the last 30 days backs that up, even accounting for the two losses.
Beitar Jerusalem’s recent run is harder to read. They beat AEK Larnaca 1-0 in one fixture, then drew 6-6 with the same opponent on aggregate, which reflects a team capable of attacking output but unreliable at the back. A 2-2 draw with Hapoel Tel Aviv and a narrow 1-0 win over Dukagjini round out their recent form. They lost the first leg 1-2 and now face the task of overturning that deficit away from home. Their 40% win rate over the last 30 days and only two wins in five matches makes that task look steep.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Austria Vienna | Beitar Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Total shots | 63 | 66 |
| Free kicks | 63 | 30 |
| Corner kicks | 21 | 23 |
| Total fouls | 62 | 36 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 1414 | 1164 |
| Interceptions | 64 | 24 |
| Offsides | 15 | 6 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Austria Vienna vs Beitar Jerusalem stats page for more info.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Austria Vienna the Favourite
- Moneyline Austria Vienna 2.18 | Beitar Jerusalem 2.81
- Draw 3.53
- Over/Under Over 2.5 — | Under 2.5 —
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes — | No —
The bookmakers give Austria Vienna roughly a 42% implied probability of winning, with Beitar at 33% and the draw at 26%. Honestly, those odds feel about right given the first-leg result and Austria’s home form. The value, if any, sits on over 2.5 goals — Beitar need to attack, Austria have been scoring freely, and both teams have shown they can concede. A draw would eliminate Beitar, so they have no option but to commit forward at some point, which opens space for the hosts to exploit on the counter.
Beitar Jerusalem. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
Austria Vienna Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Samuel Sahin-Radlinger
- DF: Johannes Handl, Aleksandar Dragović, ibrahim buhari, Daniel Nnodim
- MF: Reinhold Ranftl, Manfred Fischer, Vasilije Markovic, Philipp Maybach, Kang-Hee Lee
- FW: Johannes Eggestein
Stephan Helm has consistently deployed a 4-3-3 shape, and this selection reflects the players who have featured most across the last five matches. Samuel Sahin-Radlinger is the clear first choice in goal with 16 saves in recent outings. Ranftl, Fischer, and Markovic form a midfield that works hard defensively — Markovic’s 10 interceptions across five games stand out. Up front, Johannes Eggestein has three goals in four appearances and is the likeliest source of a decisive moment. Sanel Saljic, also on three goals recently, provides a goal threat from deeper positions and is a player Beitar will need to track carefully.
Beitar Jerusalem Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Miguel Silva
- DF: Brayan Carabalí, Yarden Cohen, Gil Cohen, Nana Kwame Antwi
- MF: Boris Enow Takang, Dagats Worko, noam mucha, Eugene Ansah
- FW: Omer Atzili, Shon Weissman
Almog Cohen has favoured a 3-4-2-1 in recent matches, but facing a one-goal deficit away from home may push him toward a more attacking shape. This lineup reflects the players with the most minutes and impact in Beitar’s last four games. Brayan Carabalí has been active defensively and scored once from the backline, while noam mucha brings two goals and a physical presence from midfield. Atzili remains the technical focal point in attack. Miguel Silva starts in goal, having appeared in four of the last five fixtures.
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Austria Vienna. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
Austria Vienna are in a strong position and we think they see this through at home. Their 12 goals in five matches, combined with a midfield that intercepts well and a goalkeeper in form, gives them a clear structural edge over a Beitar side that has been leaking goals all summer. Beitar’s 18 yellow cards in five games also hints at a team that struggles when the game gets physical, and Austria commit fouls freely — this fixture has the ingredients for a scrappy, open second half.
We back Austria Vienna to win and both teams to score. Beitar will push forward and maybe grab one, but Austria’s home advantage and the first-leg cushion should be enough to carry them through to the next round. Over 2.5 goals looks like the most reliable line on the card.
