GKS Katowice vs Hapoel Tel Aviv Preview: First-Leg Deficit and Where to Watch

GKS Katowice host Hapoel Tel Aviv at Arena Katowice on 12 August in the semi-finals of Conference League - Qualification. The Polish side return home needing to respond to a 2-0 defeat in the previous meeting, while Hapoel arrive with an advantage earned through two early first-half goals.

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Recent Form

GKS Katowice have produced mixed results across domestic and European competition. They beat Radomiak Radom 3-1 in the Ekstraklasa and also defeated Zilina 3-1 at home in Europe, but lost away to Wisla and Zilina before the first meeting with Hapoel. Hapoel Tel Aviv have been much more consistent across their listed matches, remaining unbeaten through a run containing seven wins and three draws. Their European results include a 2-0 home victory over Ludogorets, a 2-2 away draw in the return match and the 2-0 win against Katowice.

Players in Form

Bartosz Nowak has been one of GKS Katowice's strongest recent performers from attacking midfield, while striker Ilya Shkurin has also stood out over recent matches. For Hapoel Tel Aviv, full-back Marcus Coco and centre-back Chico have produced strong recent performances, with winger Stav Turiel another player arriving in good form.

First-Leg Context and Outlook

The previous meeting gives Hapoel a clear advantage in the tie. Turiel opened the scoring after five minutes and Roei Alkoukin added the second in the 18th minute as Hapoel won 2-0 at home. Katowice now have home advantage and have recently recorded 3-1 victories at Arena Katowice against both Radomiak Radom and Zilina. Hapoel, however, bring the stronger sequence of recent results into the return fixture. The contrast leaves Katowice needing a response against a visiting side that has been difficult to beat.

Where to Watch

Broadcast listings include TVP Sport in Poland, ESPN+ and SportsEngine Play in the USA, Arena Premium 1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Arena sport 1 in Slovakia, and Arena Premium 2 in both North Macedonia and Serbia. Availability may depend on location, subscription arrangements or local restrictions.