Liam Duckstein
This July friendly pits Czech side Zlin against Israeli outfit Hapoel Tel Aviv in what looks like an evenly contested pre-season fixture. Bookmakers lean slightly toward Hapoel Tel Aviv, giving them a 40% implied win probability against Zlin’s 33%, and the odds back that up. What makes this match interesting is that Zlin’s most recent outing ended in a 3-1 win over Trencin, giving Bronislav Cervenka’s side some momentum heading into this game, while Hapoel Tel Aviv, coached by Elyaniv Barda, arrives off the back of a 3-3 draw with Bnei Yehuda that showed both their attacking intent and defensive fragility.
Keep an eye on Zlin’s attacking output in open play. Their 3-1 win over Trencin showed a team willing to press and convert chances in transition. For Hapoel Tel Aviv, the concern is at the back. They conceded three in their last outing and four in a 1-4 loss to Maccabi Haifa earlier in July, which raises questions about their defensive shape under Barda’s setup.
Hot stat: Hapoel Tel Aviv have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five matches, conceding at least once in every game during that stretch, including that heavy 1-4 defeat to Maccabi Haifa.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026, July Phase |
| 🗓️ Date: | 08.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 11:00 CEST |
Zlin vs Hapoel Tel Aviv Prediction
The best value in this match sits with both teams to score. Zlin have found the net in their recent wins and drawn 3-3 against Petrzalka not long ago, so their attack carries real threat. Hapoel Tel Aviv, despite their defensive issues, have scored in four of their last five matches. A low-scoring but goal-laden game from both ends is the most likely scenario.
Zlin have shown a tendency to commit fouls in midfield, which feeds into set-piece situations and disrupts rhythm. Hapoel Tel Aviv, based on their recent results, appear to rely on periods of possession to build attacks, but their pass accuracy and defensive concentration have been inconsistent. Zlin’s pressing style could exploit that. We predict the match stays tight but both sides find the net at least once.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Zlin to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
Zlin come into this match with some positive signs. Their last four games produced one win, one draw, and two losses, but the win was a confident 3-1 result against Trencin just days ago. Before that, they fell 1-2 to Skalica and 0-2 to Kromeriz, which showed a team capable of poor defensive performances. The 3-3 draw with Petrzalka earlier in the window also highlighted their attacking instincts, even if the backline remained porous. Over the last 30 days, Zlin hold a 25% win rate from four matches, which is modest but enough to suggest they are not in freefall. Cervenka’s side appear to play with directness and are willing to commit bodies forward.
Hapoel Tel Aviv’s recent run tells a complicated story. Their only match in the last 30 days ended in a 3-3 draw with Bnei Yehuda, which was an entertaining but defensively poor performance. Looking further back, they beat Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0, then were beaten 0-2 by Hapoel Beer Sheva, lost 1-4 to Maccabi Haifa, and drew 1-1 with Beitar Jerusalem. That sequence shows a team that struggles to string results together. Their year-long win rate sits at 35% from 23 matches, marginally better than Zlin’s 31%, but their form in July has been far from convincing. Barda’s side can score but have not shown the defensive discipline needed to win games comfortably.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
These two sides have not built up a meaningful head-to-head record to draw deep conclusions from. The only registered encounter in this tournament phase ended 0-0 at the time of data capture, which was likely a placeholder ahead of the fixture itself.
🚨Check out our dedicated Zlin vs Hapoel Tel Aviv stats page for more info.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Hapoel Tel Aviv the Favourite
- Moneyline Zlin 2.70 | Hapoel Tel Aviv 2.25
- Draw 3.40
- Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A
Hapoel Tel Aviv are priced as favourites at 2.25, which reflects their slightly higher global club ranking and marginally better year-long win rate. Zlin at 2.70 offer decent value given their momentum from the Trencin win. The draw at 3.40 feels overpriced for a friendly where both sides may rotate squads and neither is under serious pressure to win. We prefer backing both teams to score and Zlin to cause problems for a Hapoel defence that has leaked goals freely this pre-season.
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Hapoel Tel Aviv. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
TipsGG Match Prediction
This is a friendly with limited tactical stakes, but the recent form data points toward a competitive, goal-filled match. Zlin arrive with confidence from their Trencin win and a track record of scoring in multiple fixtures this month. Hapoel Tel Aviv have the quality to score but have been repeatedly exposed at the back. Their 1-4 loss to Maccabi Haifa and the 0-2 defeat to Hapoel Beer Sheva are not isolated incidents but part of a pattern.
We predict a Hapoel Tel Aviv win, but with Zlin finding the net at least once. The Israeli side’s slight edge in ranking and their attacking output in the 3-3 draw with Bnei Yehuda suggest they can edge this, though a clean sheet looks unlikely. Both teams to score at Yes and over 2.5 goals are the bets we back with confidence here.
