All the details ahead of tonight’s match
Hapoel Tel Aviv will return to Bloomfield Stadium for the first official home match of the 2025/26 season, as they host Hapoel Jerusalem in Matchday 3 of Group B in the Toto Cup. Ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, we’ve gathered all the key statistics, historical background, and essential information you need to know before kickoff.
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Hapoel Jerusalem tonight (Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 20:00) at Bloomfield Stadium, in what marks the team’s first official appearance at home this season. The Red fans are expected to return in large numbers and bring their trademark atmosphere back to their home ground.
Hapoel Tel Aviv opened their Toto Cup campaign with a dramatic 2-1 away win over Hapoel Petah Tikva, thanks to an 87th-minute winner by Stav Toriel.
Jerusalem’s side also got off to a strong start in the competition, earning a 2–1 victory over M.S. Ashdod in the opening round. They maintained their momentum in the second matchday with a 1–0 win against Hapoel Petah Tikva.
Match Information:
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 20:00
Competition: Toto Cup, Group B – Matchday 3
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Yigal Frid
Assistant Referees: Tuval Koltanov, Omer Barbairo
Fourth Official: Tal Carmeli
Broadcast: Sport 1 HD
A Rivalry Through the Years
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem are two of the most historic clubs in Israeli football, with a rich and competitive rivalry spanning decades. They have met 105 times across all competitions — including league play, State Cup, and Toto Cup.
In the Toto Cup alone, the sides have faced off 9 times, with the record perfectly balanced:
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3 wins for Hapoel Tel Aviv
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3 draws
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3 wins for Hapoel Jerusalem
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Goals scored: 11 (Hapoel Tel Aviv) – 10 (Hapoel Jerusalem)
In matches where Hapoel Tel Aviv hosted:
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4 matches
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1 win for Hapoel Tel Aviv
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2 draws
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1 win for Hapoel Jerusalem
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Goal tally: 5–5
The first Toto Cup meeting between the sides took place on September 10, 1988, ending in a 1-1 draw, with a penalty goal from Maurice Jeano. Over the years, several moments stand out — including Eli Cohen’s memorable brace in a 2-2 draw in December 1989, and a 2-1 Hapoel Tel Aviv win in 2021/22, with goals by Shai Elias and striker Shlomi Azulay.
One of the more recent matchups saw Hapoel Tel Aviv win 3-1 away at Teddy Stadium in 2022/23, with goals from Hisham Layous, midfielder Shlomi Azulay, and Omer Senior.
The most recent Toto Cup encounter was on July 29, 2023 — a 1-1 draw. Layous scored first for Hapoel Tel Aviv just before halftime, but Hapoel Jerusalem equalized in the 91st minute.