Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will be hosted tonight at Turner Stadium in Be'er Sheva, where they will face the local Hapoel as part of Matchday 30 of the Winner League. Ahead of the encounter, we have gathered all the statistical data, the head-to-head history, and the interesting details you need to know before the opening whistle.

Hapoel arrives at the upcoming match riding a wave of positive momentum, having put together two consecutive victories in the Upper Playoff: a crushing 4-0 over Maccabi Haifa and a 1-0 over Hapoel Petah Tikva. Now, with only seven games remaining until the end of the season, the team's clear goal is to maintain this good form as they head south for the away game.

Table Situation

Hapoel: Stands in fourth place with 55 points (excluding 2 points deducted from the team by the disciplinary court) and holds a goal difference of 51:27 (+24). The Southern Rival: Arrives at the encounter from second place in the table with 63 points and a goal difference of 63:28.

Head-to-Head

This Season The teams have already met twice this season during the regular league, with the status quo maintained – each team defended its home turf and won by an identical 2-1 scoreline. First Round (Turner Stadium): The local team started strong and took an early lead, but a massive free-kick goal from Stav Toriel got Hapoel back into the game and leveled the score. The equalizer held up until the 73rd minute, when a penalty was awarded to Be'er Sheva, who converted it to score and decide the match.

Second Round (Bloomfield Stadium): The match opened with a storm, featuring a lightning-fast goal by Loizos Loizou in the fourth minute. The southern rival did manage to find an equalizer during the second half, but then came the 97th minute: Amit Lemkin scored a super-dramatic winning goal to grant Hapoel three precious points.

The two teams also met in the Toto Cup semi-final at the beginning of the season. Hapoel traveled to Turner and won 2-0, courtesy of goals from Liran Rotman (38) and Amit Lemkin (67).

Match Information

Date & Time: Saturday, 2/5/2026, 20:30

Competition: Premier League, Upper Playoff, Matchday 30

Location: Turner Stadium, Be'er Sheva

Main Referee: Gal Levi

Assistant Referees: Idan Bernstein, Abdallah Azzam

VAR Officials: Eli Hacmon, Nati Dotan

Fourth Official: Omer Biran

Broadcast: Sport 4 HD

The History Books

Hapoel and Be'er Sheva have met 115 times in the league, recording a total of 141 official meetings – among the highest figures in Israeli football. Over the years, the rivalry between the two clubs has evolved into one of the regular fixtures that draw immense interest every season. Here are all the numbers and prominent encounters from the shared history of the two clubs.

Overall League Record (115 Matches): 43 wins for Hapoel 31 draws 41 wins for Be'er Sheva Goal Difference: 153:140 in favor of Hapoel

Away Record (Hapoel as the Visiting Team - 58 Matches): 18 wins for Hapoel 18 draws 22 wins for Be'er Sheva Goal Difference: 71:65 in favor of Be'er Sheva

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva have met 115 times to date in the league, but surprisingly, their first meeting only took place on November 27, 1965. The match was held in Ashkelon as part of the seventh matchday. Be'er Sheva took the lead in the second minute, but Gideon Tish equalized for Hapoel in the 67th minute, leaving the match in a 1-1 draw.

One of the most memorable moments in the rivalry's history was recorded on January 3, 1970, when Hapoel Tel Aviv crushed Be'er Sheva at Bloomfield with a score of 8-0 – the Reds' biggest league victory. Scoring for Hapoel in that match: Meir Brenner (1), Yehezkel Chazom (7, 89), George Borba (12, 33, 84), Avraham Cohen (76), and Yehoshua Feigenbaum (88). (Photo: Kneper Arie - Luba)

Fast forward to the 1997/1998 season, the memorable "Shoelaces" season. In Matchday 28 at Vasermil, with Hapoel wearing grey and in the midst of a championship battle, the Reds exploded in the second half for a 4-1 win: Giorgi Daraselia (55), Ofer Shitrit (64, 90 pen.), and an own goal (78). Be'er Sheva narrowed the gap in the 84th minute.

Another significant victory occurred during the 2009/2010 double-winning season, in a match that marked Nemanja Vucicevic's debut. Hapoel arrived at Vasermil for the third matchday, scored three goals, and won 3-1.

Hapoel last won in Be'er Sheva on March 7, 2021, when a header by Iyad Abu Abaid in the 44th minute gave the Red Devils a 1-0 victory in Matchday 24. Played for Hapoel in that match: Ernestas Setkus, Ben Bitton, Iyad Abu Abaid, Siyanda Xulu, Danny Gruper, Dan Einbinder, Shay Elias (Emmanuel Boateng – 69), Omri Altman, Osher Davida (Doron Leidner – 82), Lidor Cohen (Ofek Bitton – 69), Shlomi Azulay [Striker] (Raz Stein – 14). Referee: Daniel Bar Natan

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv crushes Maccabi Haifa 4-0 tonight in Matchday 29 of the Winner League. Braces for Loizou and Altman.

Following the important victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva in the last matchday, Hapoel returned tonight for its first home game in the Upper Playoff.

Accompanied by a massive push from the "Red Army" in the stands, Hapoel indisputably controlled most minutes of the game and showcased sweeping, attacking football.

The red dominance manifested towards the end of the first half. In the 41st minute, an excellent through ball from Stav Toriel found Loizos Loizou, who finished the move with a superb goal, setting it at 1-0 heading into the break.

The second half was a direct continuation of the first. Hapoel continued to dictate the pace on the pitch, and a tremendous 7-minute blitz yielded three wonderful goals that sealed the deal. In the 67th minute, Omri Altman doubled the lead from a Loizou assist, and three minutes later (70'), Altman completed a quick brace, this time following another assist by Toriel. In the 74th minute, a great ball recovery by Andrian Kraev in midfield led to Loizou's second goal of the match, sealing the result: a resounding 4-0 for Hapoel.

Tonight's victory is not just three points, but an unprecedented achievement: Hapoel Tel Aviv equaled the club's all-time record for consecutive home wins, holding a perfect home record this season of 13 wins out of 13 matches.

Numbers and Statistics Following the Match:

Following the win, Hapoel raises its tally to 55 points (excluding 2 points deducted by the disciplinary court), with a goal difference of 51:27 (+24). As of now, Hapoel is firmly established in fourth place, opening a 13-point gap from fifth-place Maccabi Haifa, and sits 9 points away from the top of the table.

Played for Hapoel: Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernand Mayembo {Captain}, Chico Alves, Doron Leidner, El Yam Kancepolsky (Lucas Falcao – 61), Andrian Kraev (Roei Alkukin – 76), Stav Toriel, Loizos Loizou (Mor Buskila – 77), Daniel Dappa (Omri Altman – 61), Emmanuel Boateng (Roy Korine – 76).

Refereed by Yoav Mizrahi in front of 22,200 spectators at Bloomfield.

Hapoel's next game will take place this coming Saturday (2/5) when they travel to Be'er Sheva to face the local Hapoel as part of Matchday 30 of the Winner League. The game will kick off at 20:30.

Events

Minute 14: Loizou delivered a great cross from the left wing into the box; Boateng went up and headed wide.

Minute 17: Piven crossed from the right, the ball bypassed everyone and reached the head of Mayembo, who headed out.

Minute 41: Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv goes up 1-0: Stav Toriel sent a wonderful through ball to Loizou, who advanced into the box and, one-on-one with Yermakov, made no mistake and scored.

Minute 67: Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv goes up 2-0: Loizou turned provider after his goal, delivering a great cross into the box; Altman, who had just come on as a substitute a few minutes prior, arrived from behind and headed into the net.

Minute 70: Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv goes up 3-0: Stav Toriel received a great ball on the edge of the box and artistically chipped it to Altman, who controlled it wonderfully with his chest, made no mistake, and completed a great brace.

Minute 74: Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv goes up 4-0: This is already a humiliation. Kraev threaded a wonderful through ball to Loizou, who also completed a massive brace.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Maccabi Haifa this evening at Bloomfield Stadium as part of Matchday 29 in the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we have gathered all the key statistics, historical background between the teams, and important details you need to know before kickoff.

Hapoel comes into this important fixture following a dramatic and sweet victory in the previous round against Hapoel Petah Tikva at HaMoshava Stadium. As a reminder, the match was decided just before the final whistle, when Daniel Daffa scored the decisive winning goal in the 89th minute.

League Table Snapshot
Ahead of Matchday 29, Hapoel sits in fourth place with 52 points (including a 2-point deduction by the disciplinary court), holding a goal difference of 47:27 (+20).
Meanwhile, Maccabi Haifa is one place below in fifth, with 42 points and a goal difference of 51:34.

Head-to-Head: Regular Season Meetings
The two sides have already met twice this season, with an even record. Each team won its home match:

First Round (Sammy Ofer): Hapoel lost 2:1 away, with Roy Korin scoring for the Reds in the 88th minute.

Second Round (Bloomfield): The Red Demons won 0:2. Stav Turiel (63’) and Luizios Luizou (88’) both converted penalties to secure all three points for Hapoel.

Match Information
Date: Wednesday, 29/4/2026, 19:30
Competition: Israeli Premier League, Championship Round, Matchday 29
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Yoav Mizrahi
Assistant Referees: Dor Medina, Guy Klipper
VAR Referees: Idan Leiba, Rafael Geva
Fourth Official: Shenir Levy
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD

The History Tells the Story
This evening’s match will be the 198th meeting between the two clubs in all competitions, and the 158th in league play.

Overall record:
157 matches
43 Hapoel wins
42 draws
72 Maccabi Haifa wins
Goal difference: 220:187 in favor of Maccabi Haifa

When Hapoel hosts:
77 matches
30 Hapoel wins
19 draws
28 Maccabi Haifa wins
Goal difference: 116:95 in favor of Hapoel

Hapoel and Wednesday Matches
Hapoel’s history with Wednesday matches dates back to April 13, 1955. In Matchday 10, the team hosted the Tel Aviv derby and secured a 1:2 victory thanks to an unforgettable brace from Pinchas Yehudiov (11’, 61’).

Matches against Maccabi Haifa on Wednesdays have not been favorable for Hapoel in the two previous instances:

April 1976: Hapoel lost 1:0 away in Haifa (Matchday 26).
March 2021: A 2:1 loss at Bloomfield, with Shay Elias scoring Hapoel’s only goal in the 22nd minute.

Hapoel’s lineup in that 2021 match included: Ernestas Šetkus, Ben Bitton, Iyad Abu Abaid, Siyanda Xulu, Danny Gruper (Doron Leidner, 82’), Shay Elias (Gil Itzhak, 76’), Dan איינבינדר, Omri Altman, Osher Davida (Dan Azaria, 82’), Lidor Cohen (Raz Shtain, 67’) and Shlomi Azulay (forward).

Hapoel’s last league match on a Wednesday took place on January 31, 2024 (Matchday 19). It was a dramatic encounter at Sammy Ofer Stadium. After trailing 4:0 at halftime, Hapoel mounted a spirited comeback in the second half and nearly completed it, scoring three goals to finish 4:3. The scorers were Elan Ozbolt (51’), an own goal (57’), and Bryan Passi (90+5’).

First home game in the playoff: Maccabi Haifa arrives at Bloomfield. All the details are below.

The playoff battle steps up a gear. Hapoel will host Maccabi Haifa this coming Wednesday (29.4, 19:30) at Bloomfield Stadium for an important encounter in the final stretch of the season.

Ticket sales for the match are now open exclusively for fans with a purchase history for Hapoel Tel Aviv matches.

Additionally, the sale of Upper Playoff season tickets is ongoing. The season ticket will give you peace of mind and secure your seat for all home games in the Upper Playoff. Furthermore, it allows you to accumulate points as part of the loyalty points system and guarantees your eligibility to renew your season ticket for the next season at the renewal price.

As part of the points system, a fan who attends the match (by scanning their ticket at the stadium entrance) will be awarded 10 points.

Any opposing team fan identified in the Hapoel Tel Aviv stands will be immediately removed from the stadium, and their money will not be refunded.

We urge the red crowd to arrive at the stadium early to avoid congestion at the entrances.

Every minute matters, every game counts - come be there with Hapoel during the most decisive moments of the season!

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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv defeats Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 tonight in Matchday 28 of the Winner League. Dappa scored the winning goal in the 89th minute.

Hapoel Tel Aviv arrived at Shlomo Bituach Stadium in Petah Tikva following the defeat in the opening matchday of the Upper Playoff, with the goal of returning to the winning track.

Hapoel started at a high pace, displayed an intensive game, and pressed the hosts against their goal, but despite reaching several good chances, failed to translate the advantage into goals.

The red dominance continued throughout the first half, which was characterized by the clear superiority of the visiting team, but ended goalless.

Hapoel remained the dominant team on the pitch in the second half as well, but for long minutes it seemed the ball refused to go in. The decisive moment arrived in the 89th minute. A masterclass pass by Loizos Loizou cut through the local defense and found Daniel Dappa, who finished with an accurate touch into the net to score the winning goal. For Dappa, this is his third league goal of the season, while Loizou registers his second assist.

The victory raises Hapoel to 52 points, while their tally also includes a two-point deduction by the disciplinary court. The team increases the gap from fifth place to ten points and presents a goal difference of 47:27 (+20).

Played for Hapoel: Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernand Mayembo {Captain}, Chico Alves, Amit Lemkin, Lucas Falcao (Roei Alkukin – 86), Andrian Kraev (El Yam Kancepolsky – 70), Stav Toriel (Roy Korine – 86), Xande Silva (Omri Altman – 70), Loizos Loizou, Emmanuel Boateng (Daniel Dappa – 60).

Refereed by Idan Leiba at Shlomo Bituach Stadium, Petah Tikva.

Hapoel's next game will take place this coming Wednesday (29/4) when they host Maccabi Haifa at Bloomfield Stadium as part of Matchday 29 of the Winner League. The match will kick off at 19:30.

Event Log

Minute 7: Xande Silva turned wonderfully on his marker and sent a powerful shot from outside the box; Shahar Amsalem deflected it for a corner.

Minute 28: This time Loizos Loizou with a shot from distance, the ball whistled over the crossbar.

Minute 39: Lucas Falcao threatened from almost the 16-meter line, his ball hit an opposing player and went out for a corner.

Minute 40: Andrian Kraev sent a wonderful pass to Loizou, with nothing separating him and goalkeeper Amsalem, but a poor touch allowed Orel Dgani to slide in and save a goal.

Minute 50: Stav Toriel blasted the crossbar of Hapoel Petah Tikva from the edge of the box; it was close.

Minute 54: The Reds' pressure forced a turnover in blue; Loizou intercepted and instead of scoring facing the goalkeeper, tried to pass to Emmanuel Boateng, who couldn't reach the ball.

Minute 64: A cross from the left found the head of Fernand Mayembo, who went up for the header and wasn't far from the target.

Minute 89: Goal! Hapoel Tel Aviv goes up 1-0: Loizou found Daniel Dappa with a wonderful pass with the outside of the boot, the striker got there first before his marking defender and beat Amsalem to give the Reds a late lead.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will be hosted tonight at Shlomo Bituach Stadium, where they will face Hapoel Petah Tikva as part of Matchday 28 of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we’ve gathered all the essential statistics, head-to-head history, and interesting details you need to know before the opening whistle.

Hapoel Tel Aviv will head out for an away game in Matchday 28 of the Winner League, facing Hapoel Petah Tikva at HaMoshava Stadium in the second match of the Upper Playoff.

The Reds arrive at the encounter following a defeat in the previous matchday, which opened the Upper Playoff stage—a loss that snapped a streak of ten consecutive league games without a defeat.

Ahead of the matchday, Hapoel is ranked fourth in the Winner League table with 49 points, holding a goal difference of 46 goals for and 27 goals against. It should be noted that two points were deducted from the team's tally following a disciplinary court decision.

On the other side stands Hapoel Petah Tikva, positioned sixth in the table with 37 points and a goal difference of 41 goals for versus 39 goals against.

The first league meeting between the teams, during Matchday 13 at Bloomfield, ended in a resounding 4-0 victory for Hapoel. The goals were scored by Loizos Loizou (13'), Andrian Kraev (28'), Stav Toriel (68'), and an own goal (77').

About two weeks ago, during the second round of the Winner League, the two teams parted ways with a goalless draw in a match held at the stadium in Petah Tikva.

Additionally, the two met in the group stage of the Toto Cup, where Hapoel traveled to the stadium in Petah Tikva and returned with a 2-1 victory, thanks to a dramatic goal by Stav Toriel in the 87th minute.

Match Information

The History Books

Tonight, Hapoel will face Hapoel Petah Tikva for the 146th time in league encounters. This is one of the oldest rivalries in Israeli football, with the sheer number of matches placing this rivalry seventh on Hapoel's list of most frequent league opponents. Let's dive into fascinating moments from the shared past of these two clubs.

Overall League Record (145 Matches):

Away Record (Hapoel as the Visiting Team - 71 Matches):

Historical Highlights:

Hapoel arrives at the upcoming clash with an active streak of 9 league games without a loss against the Malabess. Furthermore, in the last 13 away league meetings between the clubs, Hapoel remains undefeated; the Reds' last away loss to Hapoel Petah Tikva occurred on December 6, 2004.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv loses 1-0 tonight in the Tel Aviv Derby as part of Matchday 27 of the Winner League.

Hapoel kicked off the Upper Playoff matches arriving in excellent form, following an impressive streak of ten league games without a defeat.

The match started at a high pace, with the opponent managing to create a slight advantage early on and capitalizing on one of their few attacks to score the opening goal.

Despite the less-than-ideal start, Hapoel got into the game from the 20th minute onwards and began to control the proceedings on the pitch.

The Reds reached two excellent situations through the feet of Emmanuel Boateng, but the striker failed to translate the opportunities into an equalizing goal, and the teams went down to the break with Hapoel trailing 1-0.

This trend continued at the start of the second half, as Hapoel continued to hold possession, take the initiative, and apply pressure in order to find the equalizer.

In the 50th minute, it seemed the efforts had borne fruit, but a goal by Chico was ruled out for offside.

Until the final whistle, Hapoel tried to find the net, but without success, and the match ended in defeat.

Following the matchday, Hapoel remains in fourth place in the table with 49 points, in addition to a two-point deduction by the disciplinary court, and a goal difference of 46:27 (+19).

Played for Hapoel: Assaf Tzur, Marcus Coco, Fernand Mayembo {Captain} (Mor Buskila – 74), Chico Alves, Doron Leidner, Lucas Falcao (El Yam Kancepolsky – 86), Tal Archel, Stav Toriel, Loizos Loizou (Roy Korine – 86), Xande Silva (Omri Altman – 65), Emmanuel Boateng (Roei Alkukin – 74).

Refereed by Yigal Frid at Bloomfield Stadium.

Hapoel's next game will take place on Saturday (25/4) when they will be hosted by Hapoel Petah Tikva as part of Matchday 28 of the Winner League. The match will be held at Shlomo Bituach Stadium and will kick off at 20:00.

Events

Minute 12: Hapoel concedes.

Minute 27: Loizos Loizou, with a stunning turn in midfield, lost Sissoko and immediately sent a wonderful through ball to Emmanuel Boateng; the striker, one-on-one from a slightly difficult angle, missed Melika's target.

Minute 38: Xande Silva found Boateng with an amazing ball, leaving him completely alone facing Melika, but he shot straight at the goalkeeper's body.

Minute 45+2: Doron Leidner controlled the ball; Boateng, who was offside, opened his legs to let it through, and the full-back surged towards the box but shot off target.

Minute 50: Chico scored from a rebound after Melika parried a header from Fernand Mayembo, but the VAR called Frid to watch the monitor, and he decided Mayembo was offside, ruling out the goal.

Minute 82: A corner kick by Stav Toriel was punched away by Melika; Mor Buskila tried to get past his man, and the ball reached Doron Leidner, who missed the target with a powerful shot from outside the box.

Minute 83: Marcus Coco won the ball and sent Stav Toriel, who cut to the left side and curled it with his left foot to the far post, but the ball went wide.

Minute 90+8: The opponent was left with ten men following a red card.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will be hosted tonight at Bloomfield Stadium, where they will face Maccabi Tel Aviv in Matchday 27 of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we have gathered all the statistical data, head-to-head history, and interesting details you need to know before the opening whistle.

Hapoel will take to the pitch tonight for the Tel Aviv Derby, a matchup that will officially kick off the Upper Playoff matches.

Ahead of the encounter, Hapoel arrives riding a streak of ten consecutive league games without a defeat. During this run, the team recorded seven victories and posted a goal difference of 17 goals for compared to 6 goals against.

The team arrives at tonight's match with a full squad available. The main goal within the club is to maintain the positive momentum and start the final stretch of the league on the right foot, knowing that after the derby, only nine games will remain until the end of the season.

On the eve of the matchday, Hapoel sits in fourth place with 49 points (factoring in the two points deducted by the disciplinary court) and a goal difference of 46:26 (+20).

On the other side, the city rival arrives from third place with 49 points and a goal difference of 55:32.

The first-round encounter, as remembered, did not take place. As for the second round, there isn't a fan who doesn't remember the match: a sweet, red 2-1 victory following a massive stoppage-time comeback, featuring goals from Omri Altman (90+2') and Chico Alves (90+4').

Match Information

The History Books

The Tel Aviv Derby is the most played fixture in the history of Israeli football. Tonight's encounter will be the 242nd across all competitions and the 194th in league play. Let's dive into past meetings and additional data ahead of the clash.

Overall League Record (193 Matches):

Away Record (Hapoel as the Visiting Team - 92 Matches):

Decade by Decade – Remembering One Special Derby from Each Era:

The youth team returned to league action after a two-month break, securing a playoff win with goals from Levy, Olezki, Talmi, and Chosyd.

​Our U19 team hosted Maccabi Petah Tikva at Bat Yam Stadium for Matchday 23 of the Youth Premier League, returning to the pitch after a forced hiatus due to the war.

​Match Highlights:
​5': Hapoel strikes first! Omri Levy pounced on a rebound from Ofer Gelbard's shot to net his 7th league goal of the season.

​Second Half: A straight red card for a Maccabi PT player following a foul on Ron Talmi handed Hapoel complete control of the game.

​55': Ravid Olezki initiated a brilliant run from the left, exchanged passes with Levy inside the box, and tapped into an empty net to double the lead.

​75': Alon Moskovitz set up Ron Talmi at the edge of the box, who fired into the bottom right corner for his 8th goal of the season.

​90+': Deep into stoppage time, Itamar Chosyd intercepted a pass in the opponent's box and smashed it home. 4:0 at the final whistle.

​Shahar Vizinger's squad returns to winning ways, maintaining 2nd place in the table with 48 points - just three points off the top with five matches remaining.

​Hapoel Lineup: Ynal Bazdog, Ilay Muri, Guy Aligulashvili, Giorgi Kuprava, Ofer Gelbard (Henley Agbo, 77'), Yarin Shiovitz (Elad Ben Shimon, 69'), Itamar Chosyd, Alon Moskovitz, Ravid Olezki (Noam George, 81'), Ron Talmi (Maky Benbenisty, 77'), Omri Levi (Shahar Nahum, 69')

The midfielder will remain in Red until at least the end of the 2028/29 season: "I appreciate the trust placed in me; we have great goals yet to achieve"

​Roei Alkukin will continue to wear the Red kit until the end of the 2028/29 season after extending his contract with the club.

​The 22-year-old Alkukin has made 24 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring four goals and providing four assists.

He joined our youth academy at the Under-15 level and progressed through all the academy ranks. He made his senior debut at the end of the 2022/23 season in the final match against Hapoel Hadera, and spent the second half of the 2023/24 season on loan at Maccabi Herzliya. During the 2024/25 season, he made 37 appearances in Red, scoring four goals.

Alkukin said after signing: "I am thrilled to be part of this great club and to continue wearing the red shirt in the coming years. Hapoel Tel Aviv has become much more than a home to me, and I am happy with the trust placed in me. We still have significant goals to achieve in the near and distant future - and I am certain we will give our fans many more moments of joy. Yalla Hapoel"

​Good luck, Roei!