- Recent form (Beitar): Beitar Jerusalem have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five matches.
- Recent form (Austria): FK Austria Wien have won four and drawn one of their last five, having recently hit a four-game winning streak.
- Defensive stat: Beitar are conceding an average of 1.60 goals per game across all competitions so far this season.
Austria Wien to edge out Beitar
Almog Cohen's Beitar Jerusalem face off against FK Austria Wien in Stadionul Ilie Oana, Romania, in a UEFA Conference League qualification game on Thursday with a lot more than just pride on the line.
Beitar have an inconsistent record of late (Won 1, Drawn 2, Lost 2), yet their form since the start of 2026 is a shade more encouraging (Won 4, Drawn 3, Lost 3). Cohen's men can absorb pressure well, but also switch the game into high gear when it opens up.
Beitar need him to be on form if they're to challenge the Austrians here as, while they've scored six times in their last five, Atzili has accounted for two of those himself.
Form:
Austria Wien are on a roll, beating FK Liepaja twice in their previous two matches and blowing out Wiener Sport-Club 5-0 on their way to a four-game win streak.
Tactics:
Stephan Helm has worked wonders with the club since taking over in June 2024, varying the team's structure between their back-three and their use of wing-backs to stretch the field and cover the wide areas when in transition.
Key players:
If Austria keep up the pace and stick to their game plan, they should be the side that dictates the flow of the game. If Beitar can win possession and create turnovers, it could get scrappy and tough.
However, we're backing Austria to come through as the slight upset-minded favorite in the money line market and make a statement on Thursday. Beitar are 1.72 in the head-to-head market, while Austria Wien are 4.6 and the draw is 3.65.
Austria Wien have conceded just 0.70 goals per-game in all competitions this season, which makes them the more reliable option in this game at the back. Beitar have shipped 1.60 per-game in comparison, which could be a factor in this match if Austria get out in front early on. Both teams to score – No at 1.87 and under 2.5 goals at 1.83 looks a nice way to play this one if you like it to stay tight.
- They've got one of Europe's best finishers in Omer Atzili, who has scored two goals in his two appearances in the UEFA Conference League qualification campaign.
- Johannes Eggestein has been in fine form for the Viennese side with four goals in five, during which time they have scored 11.
- Florian Wustinger has been their best in the competition so far with one goal in two appearances, giving them a nice option from midfield.
