- Austria Wien won the first leg of this UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 tie 2-1 and have the bit between their teeth.
- Austria Wien have won 2, drawn 2 and lost just 1 of their 5 home games in all competitions (W2, D2, L1).
- Beitar Jerusalem have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their 5 away games in all competitions (W3, D1, L1).
Tight tie should stay in Austria Wien hands
Austria Wien are the favourites to win this second leg of their UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 clash with Beitar Jerusalem, but that's nothing like an absolute certainty.
The hosts are listed at 63/50, with the visitors at 217/100 and the draw at 253/100, which looks like a little on the high side for the hosts, who won the reverse fixture 2-1.
Stephan Helm's men have the sharper form to support a home win, however, as they've won four and lost just one of their last five matches in all competitions, beating FK Liepaja 3-1 at home prior to last week's 2-1 win over Beitar Jerusalem.
Beitar have had a patchier run of 1-2-2, although they did get a good away win at AEK Larnaca in the first qualifying round and know how to keep it tight, so we're not anticipating an easy evening for the Austrians on Thursday.
Helm’s hosts have a higher tempo
The home team should have the momentum from their 2-1 victory in the first leg, where they pressed Beitar into mistakes high up the field and made the most of their chances.
Helm's side operate in an aggressive manner, pressing high and keeping the ball in good order when they have it, but Almog Cohen's men will be disciplined and compact, which sets up a classic press vs block contest.
If the Israelis sit too deep, Austria's tempo should create a few gaps for them to get at Beitar, but they will also need to beware the visitors' counter-attacks and set-piece danger.
Back the home side for the points
Austria Wien look the more likely to edge this fixture a second time and we are going for them to do just that, although Beitar's away record and the 1-0 win they notched in Cyprus a few weeks ago tell us that this is unlikely to be a walkover.
Florian Wustinger has been a spark for the Viennese club in this competition, with one goal in three UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 games.
So, the former St. Polten player, with one goal in three UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 games, is the danger man to watch for the match at Generali Arena, while Beitar will be looking to Omer Atzili, who is their highest scorer in the competition with two goals in three appearances.
Austria Wien have scored nine and averaged 1.80 goals per game at home in all competitions this season, while Beitar Jerusalem have conceded just 0.80 per game away from home, so the goals market appeals too, with both teams to score at 67/100 and over 2.5 goals at 17/20 the best bets for a small stakes flutter.
