Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Hapoel Jerusalem this afternoon at Bloomfield Stadium for Matchday 23 of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we’ve gathered all the essential statistics, head-to-head history, and interesting facts you need to know before kickoff.

Hapoel will take to the pitch today (afternoon) at their home stadium, which is expected to be packed and painted entirely in red, for the matchup against Hapoel Jerusalem.

The men in red arrive at this contest riding a wave of positive momentum. After completing their mission in the previous round and officially securing their spot in the upper playoff, Hapoel currently boasts an impressive streak of four consecutive victories, having scored two goals in each of those matches.

On the eve of the matchday, Hapoel sits in fourth place in the league table with 41 points (in addition to two points deducted from its tally by the disciplinary court) and a goal difference of 41:25 (+16).

Hapoel Jerusalem, on the other hand, is positioned 12th in the standings, holding 20 points and a negative goal difference (21 goals for, 31 against).

The previous league meeting between the two sides, which took place in the first round at Teddy Stadium, ended in a goalless draw and a sharing of the spoils. Additionally, the teams met earlier this season during the group stage of the Toto Cup, where Hapoel recorded a convincing 3-0 victory at Bloomfield Stadium, courtesy of goals from Stav Toriel (10', 17' pen.) and Daniel Dappa (35').

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The History Books

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem are veteran rivals; their first-ever encounter took place all the way back in 1932.

In total, the two clubs have faced each other 87 times in league play. Their long-standing rivalry has accumulated countless memorable and dramatic moments over the decades.

Overall Head-to-Head Record (87 Matches):

Hapoel Home Record (44 Matches):

Historical Highlights:

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will visit Green Stadium this afternoon to face Ironi Tiberias as part of Matchday 22 of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we have compiled all the statistics, head-to-head history, and interesting details you need to know before kickoff.

With only five rounds remaining in the regular season, Hapoel enters the final stretch focused and determined. The team travels for an away game at Green Stadium in Nof HaGalil, where they will meet Ironi Tiberias for an intriguing and crucial encounter in the battle for the top spots.

Hapoel arrives at this match on a streak of three consecutive league wins. In each of the last three games, the team has managed to score two goals.

Entering this round, Hapoel sits in 4th place in the table. They hold 38 points (following a 2-point deduction by the Disciplinary Court) and possess a positive goal difference of 39-25. Conversely, the northern hosts are ranked 9th in the table. Ironi Tiberias has accumulated 22 points and holds a goal difference of 26-44.

In the previous meeting between the two, held in the first round at Bloomfield Stadium, Hapoel emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. The match was decided by an own goal from the visitors in the 30th minute, with Stav Torial sealing the result with a goal in the 90+4 minute.

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Historical Record Hapoel Tel Aviv and Tiberias have met 14 times in league play to date. Let's look back at some of the past encounters.

The Full Record:

Record when Hapoel is the Visiting Team:

The first league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tiberias took place on November 18, 1961. Hapoel hosted the match at the Maccabi North pitch in Tel Aviv, winning 4-2 on Matchday 4. Rehavia Rosenbaum scored a hat-trick (minutes 40, 49, 70), and Daniel Danieli completed the tally in the 83rd minute.

On March 21, 1964, Hapoel recorded its biggest victory over Tiberias in history, defeating them 5-1 at the Tiberias Municipal Stadium on Matchday 20. The scoring celebration was led by Avraham Friedrich (37), Gideon Tish (44, 74), and Rehavia Rosenbaum (84, 86).

The last league match between the two where Hapoel was the visiting team took place on March 31, 1990. On that occasion, Hapoel visited Tiberias and lost 2-1. Hapoel's solitary goal was scored by Israel Maya in the 88th minute.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Maccabi Netanya this afternoon at Bloomfield Stadium as part of Matchday 21 of the Winner League. Ahead of the encounter, we have gathered all the key statistics, the history between the teams, and the main facts you need to know before kick-off.

Hapoel head into the home fixture in high spirits following the impressive victory in the Tel Aviv derby. Bloomfield Stadium is expected to be painted red as Hapoel welcome the Sharon-based side in the upcoming round, with around six matchdays remaining before the end of the regular season.

The Reds arrive after a strong run of form, recording three wins in their last four league matches. On the eve of the round, Hapoel are ranked fourth in the table with 35 points, including a two-point deduction imposed by the disciplinary court, and a goal difference of 37:25, plus 12.

Netanya, on the other hand, are placed seventh in the standings with 27 points and a goal difference of 35:42, minus 7.

The two sides have met twice this season, both times in Netanya. In the first league meeting, Hapoel suffered a 2:0 defeat, and in the Toto Cup group stage they were beaten 3:0.

Match information

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 15:00
Competition: Israeli Premier League, second round, Matchday 21
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Nael Odeh
Assistant referees: Idan Tzoler, Artyom Galkov
VAR officials: Ohad Assoulin, Idan Bernstein
Fourth official: Aviv Amdursky
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD

The history tells the story

This evening will mark the 151st league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Netanya, two long-standing rivals who have produced decades of memorable matches, drama, and unforgettable goals.

Overall record:
150 matches
65 Hapoel wins
37 draws
48 Netanya wins
Goals: 212:170 in Hapoel’s favor

Matches hosted by Hapoel:
74 matches
37 Hapoel wins
20 draws
17 Netanya wins
Goals: 116:70 in Hapoel’s favor

The first league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Netanya took place on October 23, 1943, in Matchday 4 of League A. Hapoel hosted the match at the Montefiore ground and fell behind in the 22nd minute, but an equalizer by Zvi Herbert Meitner in the 57th minute sealed a 1:1 draw.

Over the years, Hapoel have scored numerous goals against Netanya, including eight four-goal wins, one five-goal win, and one seven-goal haul. During the 1956/57 championship season, on March 16, 1957, Hapoel travelled to Netanya and claimed a 1:4 victory on their way to the title. The goals were scored by Asher Blot, twice including a penalty in the 7th and the 75th minutes, Michael Michaelov in the 84th minute, and Pinhas Yehudioff in the 85th minute.

In the 1999/2000 double-winning season, Hapoel recorded their only five-goal performance against Netanya in a match held at Ramat Gan Stadium, which ended in a 2:5 victory. The goals were scored by an own goal in the 5th minute, Ronen Harazi in the 27th and 53rd minutes, Salim Touama in the 40th minute, and Sebastian Simerotic in the 90th minute.

One of the most memorable encounters came on January 21, 2012, in a wild 3:7 match at Bloomfield Stadium, during which Netanya received three red cards. Hapoel took the lead through Omer Damari in the 15th minute. Netanya responded with two quick goals in the 20th and 21st minutes, before Shay Abutbul equalized in the 25th minute. Toto Tamuz restored Hapoel’s lead just before the break in the 33rd minute, added another from the penalty spot in the 65th minute, Salim Touama made it six in the 75th minute, and Tamuz completed his hat-trick with the final goal in the 83rd minute.

Hapoel scorers in that match:
Omer Damari, 15, 77
Shay Abutbul, 25
Toto Tamuz, 33, 65 penalty, 84
Salim Touama, 75

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will visit Bloomfield Stadium tonight to face Maccabi Tel Aviv as part of Matchday 20 in the Winner League. Ahead of the match, we have gathered all the statistical data, the history between the teams, and the interesting details you need to know before the opening whistle.

The Reds arrive at the match following a streak of three league games without a loss, during which they recorded two victories.

Entering this round, Hapoel sits in fifth place with 32 points (after accounting for the two points deducted from its tally by the disciplinary court) and a goal difference of 35:24 (+11).

On the other side, the city rivals arrive from third place with 36 points and a goal difference of 38:23.

As a reminder, the match scheduled for the first round of the season did not take place.

Match Information

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026, 20:30

Competition: Premier League, Second Round, Matchday 20

Location: Bloomfield Stadium

Main Referee: David Fuxman

Assistant Referees: Idan Bernstein, Tuval Koltanoff

VAR Referees: Eitan Shmuelevitz, Roi Hassan

Fourth Official: Nael Odeh

Broadcast: Sport 5 HD

History

The Tel Aviv Derby is the most played match in the history of Israeli football. Tonight's encounter will be the 241st across all competitions and the 193rd within the league framework. Let's dive into past meetings and additional data ahead of the match.

The Full Record: 192 games 57 wins for Hapoel 64 draws 71 wins for Maccabi Goal difference: 249:200 in favor of Maccabi

Record when Hapoel is the Away Team: 91 games 19 wins for Hapoel 37 draws 35 wins for Maccabi Goal difference: 128:87 in favor of Maccabi

Decade by Decade – A look back at one memorable derby from each era:

1930s: Hapoel's first derby victory in the league was recorded on January 23, 1932, when the seventh round of League A ended in a 5-1 win for the Reds. Mordechai Meir (penalty), Yohanan Sukenik, Aba Fishman, Avraham Nudelman, and Moshe Simon scored for Hapoel.

1940s: Hapoel recorded its biggest victory in derby history – 6-2.

1950s: On January 19, 1957, in the seventh round, Hapoel scored four goals on the way to a 4-2 victory, with goals from Haim Glazer, Michael Michaelov, and a brace by Rehavia Rosenbaum.

1960s: On January 27, 1962, away at the Maccabi North pitch, Hapoel celebrated a 3-0 win with goals from Daniel Danieli (brace) and Rehavia Rosenbaum.

1970s: Despite Maccabi's superiority during this decade, Hapoel took revenge for a 5-0 loss with a 2-1 victory on March 11, 1970, thanks to a brace by Yehoshua "Shiye" Feigenbaum.

1980s: During the 1980/81 championship season, on November 29, 1980, Hapoel won 3-0 following goals from Amir Lieberman and Shabtai Levi (brace).

1990s: In the sixth round of the 1994/95 season, Hapoel achieved a particularly memorable 4-2 victory at Ramat Gan Stadium – Sagiv Eliyahu (brace), Kazimierz Moskal, and Alon Ofir were the scorers.

2000s: A decade of almost absolute Red dominance – 3-1 in 2002/03 (Toama, Balili, Ben Luz), 3-0 in 2004/05, 3-0 in the final round of 2006/07, the header by Douglas da Silva in 2009/10, 4-2 in the Double Season, 3-1 in 2011/12, and the 1-0 winner by Damari in 2012/13.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv hosts Hapoel Be'er Sheva tonight at Bloomfield Stadium for Matchday 19 of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we’ve gathered all the stats, history, and key details you need to know before kickoff.

Hapoel returns to league action tonight, hosting Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Bloomfield Stadium for a Matchday 19 showdown.

Hapoel sit fifth in the table with 29 points and a goal difference of 23:33. On the other hand, the southern side arrive at Bloomfield in second place, with 42 points and a goal difference of 16:43.

In the first round of the season (Matchday 6), the teams met at Toto Turner Stadium. Hapoel fell behind early in the 6th minute, but Stav Turiel scored a spectacular equalizer in the 9th minute to level the score. However, a penalty awarded to Be'er Sheva in the 73rd minute decided the match, ending in a 2-1 loss.

The teams also met in the Toto Cup semi-finals earlier this season. In that match, Hapoel traveled to Turner and secured a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Liran Rotman (38') and Amit Lemkin (67').

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History Tells a Story

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva have met 114 times in the league, with a total of 140 official meetings—one of the highest figures in Israeli football. Over the years, the rivalry has become a marquee matchup that draws significant interest every season.

Here are the key numbers and moments from the history of these two clubs.

All-Time League Record (114 Games):

Record When Hapoel is the Away Team (56 Games):

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva have met 114 times in the league, but surprisingly, their first meeting took place only on November 27, 1965. Played in Ashkelon during Matchday 7, Be'er Sheva took the lead in the second minute, but Gideon Tish equalized for Hapoel in the 67th minute, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.

One of the most memorable moments in this rivalry occurred on January 3, 1970, when Hapoel Tel Aviv thrashed Be'er Sheva at Bloomfield 8-0—the Reds' biggest league victory. The scorers for Hapoel were: Meir Brenner (1), Yehezkel Chazom (7, 89), George Borba (12, 33, 84), Avraham Cohen (76), and Yehoshua Feigenbaum (88).

(Photo Credit: Kanfer Aryeh [Luba])

Last 10 Home Games (Hapoel hosting Be'er Sheva):

Hapoel's last home victory over Be'er Sheva was on May 10, 2022 (Matchday 34), when an 88th-minute winner by Liad Ramot secured the win. Shlomi Azulay (the midfielder) scored the opener in the 49th minute.

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Tonight at Bloomfield Stadium, Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv hosts the Great Tel Aviv Derby as part of the State Cup Round of 16. Ahead of the showdown, we’ve gathered all the statistics, history, and interesting details you need to know before kickoff.

Tonight, Hapoel will put its Premier League top-table battles on hold to focus on the next mission: a State Cup Round of 16 match against our city rivals. This marks the first derby of the current season, after the planned meeting in the 7th league round was cancelled.

The Reds, currently sitting in 5th place, face the 3rd-ranked rival in a battle for a ticket to the next round. Hapoel will benefit from a bolstered squad, as Adrian Kraev, Chico Alves, and Omri Altman return to the roster after serving suspensions and missing last Saturday's match.

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History Tells the Story

The Tel Aviv Derby is the most played fixture in the history of Israeli football. This time, the two veteran rivals meet for their 21st duel in the country's second most important competition, the State Cup. Just before the opening whistle, we look back at the biggest past meetings in this tournament.

The Full Record:

Record when Hapoel is the Host:

The first State Cup meeting between the two teams took place back in 1933, when they met in the final. In that match, Hapoel was defeated 1-0 from a goal conceded in the 88th minute. However, redemption arrived just a year later. On June 2, 1934, the two met again in the Cup Final, and this time Hapoel emerged victorious with a dramatic 3-2 win. The goals were scored by Amnon Harlap (10'), Ze'ev Willy Berger (penalty, 25'), and Moshe Simon (85'), securing a historic Double for the club.

In the Round of 16—the stage where tonight's match takes place—the teams have met four times in the past. In the first three instances, the city rival won. However, the last time they met at this stage, on March 7, 2000, Hapoel celebrated at Bloomfield with a 2-0 victory. Ilan Bakhar (40') and Omri Afek (52') scored the goals that paved the way for another incredible Double in the club's history.

The last time the two sides met in the State Cup was the memorable 2021 Final. It was the only cup match between the clubs decided in extra time. Hapoel eventually lost 2-1, despite taking an early lead with a wonderful goal by Omri Altman in the 31st minute.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv travels to Sammy Ofer Stadium tonight to face Hapoel Haifa for Matchday 18 of the Premier League. Ahead of the clash, we’ve compiled all the key statistics, the history between the clubs, and the essential details you need to know before kickoff.

The crucial victory in the last round against M.S. Ashdod kept the team firmly in the race for the top spots. Tonight, Hapoel will aim to complete a season double over the rival from the Carmel, just before the highly anticipated Derby this coming Wednesday in the State Cup Round of 16.

Squad Status

Hapoel enters tonight’s encounter with a depleted squad. Omri Altman, Chico Alves, and Andrian Kraev will miss the match due to suspensions and yellow card accumulation. On a positive note, Anas Mahamid returns to the squad after serving his suspension.

Memories from the First Round

In the previous meeting between the two sides at Bloomfield Stadium, Hapoel emerged victorious. After a hard-fought battle, it was Roy Korine who scored a magnificent goal in the 84th minute, securing a 1-0 win for the Reds.

By The Numbers

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History Tells the Story

Following 150 league meetings, tonight marks the 151st league encounter between the two clubs. For Hapoel, Hapoel Haifa represents the opponent ranked 4th all-time in terms of total league meetings.

Full Head-to-Head Record (150 Games):

Away Record (Hapoel Tel Aviv as Visitors - 76 Games):

The long-standing rivalry between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Haifa spans nearly a century, featuring unforgettable moments and impressive victories alongside painful disappointments.

The First Meeting: The first-ever league match between the teams took place on October 4, 1930, in the opening round of the Eretz Israel League. Hapoel Tel Aviv traveled to Haifa and the match ended in a deadlock, 0-0.

The Biggest Win: Almost seven years later, on November 6, 1937, Hapoel recorded its largest league victory over the Reds from the Carmel—a crushing 6-0 win at the "Tmarim" (Palm Trees) ground in Tel Aviv. Avraham "Butchka" Fellman starred with a hat-trick (16', 25', 59'), with Yohanan Sukenik (35') and Shuka Breshedsky (36') adding goals, before Mordechai Meir (80') sealed the scoreline.

High Scoring Affairs: Throughout history, Hapoel has scored five goals against Hapoel Haifa on several occasions. On December 24, 1955 (Matchday 4), Hapoel defeated Haifa 5-1 at the "Basa" Stadium. The scorers were Israel Weiss (10'), Asher Balut (39'), Rehavia Rosenbaum (49', 90'), and Pinchas Yehudioff (76').

The Last "Manita": The last time Hapoel put five past their Haifa rivals was on January 1, 2011, celebrating a 5-0 victory at Bloomfield. Ben Sahar led with a brace (14', 74'), Salim Tuama scored (45'), Eran Zahavi added one (61'), and Itay Shechter converted from the penalty spot (84').

The Last Visit: Hapoel's last league visit to face Hapoel Haifa was on January 31, 2024 (Matchday 19). Hapoel found themselves trailing 4-0 at halftime. Despite scoring three goals in the second half, the comeback fell short. Hapoel's scorers were Alen Ožbolt (51'), an own goal (57'), and Bryan Passi (90+5'). Stav Lemkin provided two assists in that match.

The Last Away Win: The last time Hapoel defeated Hapoel Haifa away in the league was on January 8, 2022. Hapoel arrived at Sammy Ofer and secured a 2-0 victory in Matchday 17, with goals from Ofek Bitton (34') and Shay Elias (86').

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host S.C Ashdod tonight at Bloomfield Stadium for Matchweek 17 of the Winner League. Ahead of the match, we have gathered all the statistics, the history between the teams, and the interesting details you need to know before kickoff.

Hapoel continues its intense schedule and will host S.C Ashdod at Bloomfield tonight, with a clear goal: to put the loss in the last round behind them and get back to accumulating important league points.

Following the stumble three days ago at Teddy Stadium, the club is determined to return to the form that characterized the team in recent weeks. Until the last round, Hapoel held a streak of four unbeaten games, three of which were victories.

Entering the match, Hapoel sits in 5th place in the table with 25 points and a goal difference of 29:20. On the other hand, the visitors from the Port City arrive at the encounter in 10th place, with 18 points and a goal difference of 22:33.

The two teams are very familiar with each other from recent times: just ten days ago, they met at the exact same stadium for the 8th Round of the State Cup. As recalled, Hapoel had the upper hand with a convincing 3:0 victory, with goals from Roy Korine (brace) and Anas Mahamid.

In addition to the State Cup meeting, the teams have met twice this season in official competitions.

The first meeting was held during the Toto Cup group stage at Bloomfield Stadium, where Hapoel showed superiority and won 2:0. Daniel Dappa scored the first in the 22nd minute, and Ran Binyamin sealed the result deep in stoppage time (96).

The second meeting, held in Matchweek 4 of the Premier League at the Yud-Alef Stadium in Ashdod, turned into an unforgettable offensive display. Hapoel returned from the Port City with a crushing 6:2 away victory. The list of scorers that evening: Daniel Dappa opened the celebration (7), Roei Alkukin completed a great brace (13, 36), an own goal (29), Stav Toriel (42), and Chico Alves (77) completed the sextet.

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History Tells Us

The two teams have met no less than 63 times in the top flight, providing quite a few dramatic games, plenty of goals, and unforgettable moments over the years.

The Full Record:

Record when Hapoel is the Host:

The first historic meeting between Hapoel and Ashdod was held on October 30, 1999, in the 9th round. Hapoel traveled to the stadium in Ashdod and won 2:1, with a goal by Pini Balili and an own goal by the hosts.

Hapoel's biggest home league win over M.S. Ashdod was on March 16, 2019, when they won 5:1 at HaMoshava Stadium. Scorers for Hapoel in that game: Nerijus Valskis (45+1), Ahmed Abed (59), Ramzi Safouri (73), Claudemir Ferreira (78), Idan Cohen (84).

In the last five league matches between the two at Bloomfield, Hapoel has won two and los

t three. The last game was the relegation match on May 11, 2024, in which they were defeated 2:0 in front of 25,550 Reds.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will visit Teddy Stadium tonight to face Beitar Jerusalem as part of the 16th round of the Winner League. Ahead of the encounter we have gathered all the statistical data the history between the teams and the interesting details you need to know before the opening whistle.

After securing qualification for the State Cup round of 16 Hapoel Tel Aviv returns tonight to the battle for the top of the Premier League as they head to Teddy Stadium for the prestigious match against their arch rival Beitar Jerusalem. The Reds arrive at the match in positive momentum counting a streak of three league matches without a loss including two victories in which the team scored nine goals.

Brazilian midfielder Lucas Falcao will return to the squad and will be available for the professional staff after completing his suspension.

On the eve of this round Hapoel is ranked fourth in the table with 25 points and a goal difference of 29 to 19 while the host from the capital stands in second place with 33 points and a goal difference of 37 to 18.

The previous meeting between the two teams in the league held at Bloomfield Stadium provided one of the greatest dramas seen in Israeli football in recent years. Stav Turiel gave Hapoel an early lead in the 26th minute but the opponent managed to complete a comeback in the 78th minute to lead 2 to 1. Just when it seemed the game was heading for a loss Andrian Krayev headed a massive equalizer in the 90th minute. In the 98th minute the big moment arrived as Omri Altman sent a perfect free kick into the net to secure a 3 to 2 victory and a sweet heroic comeback.

Both teams met once more this season in the Toto Cup final held at Sami Ofer Stadium where Hapoel was defeated 2 to 1 with Stav Turiel scoring for Hapoel in the 90th minute.

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History

The long-standing rivalry between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem is one of the most fascinating and charged in Israeli football. From the first meeting until today, the teams have met 130 times, weaving a rich story of great battles, dramatic moments, and unforgettable goals.

Full Record:

Record with Hapoel as the Away Team:

The first league match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem was held on March 5, 1955, at the YMCA field. Hapoel fell behind twice but managed to come back thanks to goals from Asher Balout (23') and Michael Michaelov (83'), ending in a 2-2 draw.

Over the years, Hapoel Tel Aviv has had particularly memorable away games against Beitar Jerusalem. The historical record shows impressive success in the capital, with 24 victories out of 62 away encounters.

Red dominance in the capital has continued in recent years: in the last five league matches hosted at Teddy Stadium, Hapoel has won four, with a total goal difference of 9:3 in its favor. In the most recent meeting at Teddy on October 2, 2023, the team recorded a 3-0 victory with a brace from Alen Ožbolt and a goal by Hisham Layous.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host M.S. Ashdod tonight at Bloomfield Stadium for the Eighth Round of the State Cup. Ahead of the clash, we have gathered all the statistics, history between the teams, and interesting details you need to know before kickoff.

Hapoel Tel Aviv puts the league campaign on hold tonight (Thursday) and shifts its focus. The club joins the State Cup cycle in the Eighth Round, hosting M.S. Ashdod at Bloomfield Stadium with the clear objective of securing a spot in the Round of 16.

On the professional front, the coaching staff will have to manage without Lucas Falcao, who is serving a suspension and will not be included in the squad. Conversely, Roy Elkokin and Yazen Nassar return to the squad after completing their suspensions from the last match.

Season Head-to-Head The two teams have met twice in official competitions this season, with Hapoel having the upper hand in both instances: The first encounter took place during the Toto Cup group stage at Bloomfield Stadium, where Hapoel demonstrated superiority with a 2-0 victory. Daniel Dappa scored the opener in the 22nd minute, and Ran Binyamin sealed the result deep into stoppage time (96).

The second meeting, held on Matchday 4 of the League at the Yud-Alef Stadium in Ashdod, turned into an unforgettable offensive display. Hapoel returned from the port city with a crushing 6-2 away victory. The scorers that evening were: Daniel Dappa (7), Roy Elkokin with a brace (13, 36), an own goal (29), Stav Turiel (42), and Chico Alves (77).

Match Information

  • Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025, 20:00

  • Competition: State Cup, Eighth Round

  • Venue: Bloomfield Stadium

  • Main Referee: Aviel Levi

  • Assistant Referees: Omer Barbiro, Tuval Koltanoff

  • Fourth Official: Nael Odeh

  • Broadcast: Sport 5 HD

History Tells Us Hapoel and M.S. Ashdod are veteran rivals, having met 80 times to date in all official competitions. In the State Cup framework, the two have met three times. Below is the breakdown of the encounters:

Full Record:

  • 3 Matches

  • 3 Wins for Hapoel

  • Goal Difference: 5-0 to Hapoel

Home Record (Hapoel hosting):

  • 2 Matches

  • 2 Wins for Hapoel

  • Goal Difference: 2-0 to Hapoel

A reminder of the three State Cup encounters:

1. Ninth Round (2003): Omri Afek Makes the Difference On March 22, 2003, Hapoel met Ashdod in the Ninth Round. The game was largely balanced, but in the 66th minute, Omri Afek’s moment arrived. The midfielder found the net, broke the deadlock, and secured a crucial 1-0 victory that was enough to send Hapoel to the next stage.

2. Round of 16 (2006): The Great Away Performance Three years later, on March 4, 2006, the teams met again, this time in the Round of 16 at the Yud-Alef Stadium. The floodgates opened in the second half: Shay Abutbul started the celebration in the 54th minute, Elyaniv Barda doubled the lead 8 minutes later (62), and Ilya Yavruyan hammered the final nail in the 84

3. Semi-Final (2007): The Goal Worth a Final The most memorable and significant encounter took place on May 9, 2007. The setting: The State Cup Semi-Final. At stake: A ticket to the Grand Final at Ramat Gan Stadium. Hapoel didn't wait long. Already in the 4th minute, defender Tal Chen was in the right place to score a lightning-fast goal. The early lead (1-0) was maintained until the final whistle. This victory paved the way for the Cup win in that unforgettable season