Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Maccabi Bnei Reineh this afternoon as part of Matchday 15 of the Winner League. Ahead of the encounter, we have gathered all the key statistics, the history between the teams, and the main details you need to know before kickoff.

Hapoel return home and will welcome Maccabi Bnei Reineh this afternoon in Matchday 15. This will also be the team’s first home match of the second round of the Israeli Premier League.

The Reds come into the fixture after a 2:2 draw against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona in the previous round, with the aim of getting back to winning ways and continuing their push at the top end of the table.

Hapoel are currently fifth in the standings with 22 points and a goal difference of 26:18.

On the other hand, Maccabi Bnei Reineh sit at the bottom of the table with 4 points and a goal difference of 10:36.

The previous meeting between the sides in the first round delivered plenty of drama and ended in a 2:2 draw, after an equalizer by Adrian Kreib in the 94th minute. Hapoel’s first goal in that match was scored by Setiv Toureil in the 47th minute.

Match Information

Date: Saturday, 20/12/2025, 15:00
Competition: Israeli Premier League, Second Round, Matchday 15
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Ariel Greenfeld
Assistant Referees: Oshri Cohen, Daniel Ben Hur
VAR Referees: Aviad Shiloh, Nati Dotan
Fourth Official: Nael Odeh
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD

Head to Head History

Maccabi Bnei Reineh are a relatively new club in the football landscape, and Hapoel have faced them six times in league competition to date. Here is a closer look at the full record between the teams.

Overall record:
6 matches
2 wins for Hapoel
3 draws
1 win for Reineh
Goal difference: 8:6 in favor of Hapoel

Matches hosted by Hapoel:
3 matches
1 win for Hapoel
1 draw
1 win for Reineh
Goal difference: 3:2 in favor of Hapoel

The first ever meeting between the two sides took place on 15 October 2022 at Bloomfield Stadium, when Hapoel Tel Aviv claimed a 2:0 victory with goals from Dan Einbinder in the 62nd minute and Alen Ožbolt in the 67th.

In February 2023, the teams met for the second time, this time at Netanya Stadium, and the match ended in a 1:1 draw. Alen Ožbolt gave Hapoel the lead deep into first half stoppage time, before the home side equalized in the 77th minute.

In April of the same year, the teams met again at Bloomfield Stadium, where Reineh recorded their only historical victory over Hapoel with a 2:1 win.

During the 2023/24 season, the encounters remained tight and highly competitive. In December 2023, Hapoel secured a 2:1 victory in a match that saw goals from Omer Senior in the 17th minute and Omri Altman from the penalty spot in the 41st. In February 2024, the final meeting of that season ended in a goalless 0:0 draw.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will travel this afternoon to Maryam Stadium in Netanya for a matchup against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona as part of Matchday 14 in the Winner League. Ahead of the encounter, we have gathered all the key statistics, the history between the teams, and the important details to know before kickoff.

Hapoel begins the second round of the Premier League on the road. The team heads to Netanya for a meeting with Hapoel Kiryat Shmona and will look to carry its recent momentum forward.

Hapoel finished the first round in fifth place with 21 points and a goal difference of 24:16. The team arrives after an impressive 4:0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva and aims to strengthen its position near the top of the table.

Their northern opponent sits in 11th place with 12 points and a goal difference of 18:14.

The sides met on the opening matchday. Hapoel fell behind in the 47th minute, but a precise penalty by Daniel Dappa in the 58th minute and a goal by Stav Toriel in the 73rd completed the turnaround and secured the team’s first league win of the season.

Match Information

Match date: Saturday, 13 December 2025, 17:00

Competition: Premier League, second round, Matchday 14

Venue: Maryam Stadium, Netanya

Referee: Gal Levi

Assistant referees: Mati Yakubov, Aviran Yehezkel

VAR officials: Gal Leibovitz, Yoav Mizrahi

Fourth official: Omer Biran

Broadcast: Sport 3 HD

History

The northern side from Kiryat Shmona has become a familiar opponent for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Premier League, and meetings between the clubs have regularly produced compelling encounters.

Since Kiryat Shmona’s promotion to the top flight in 2007, the teams have met frequently, with memorable matches recorded almost every season.

Overall record:

41 matches

13 wins for Hapoel

15 draws

13 wins for Kiryat Shmona

Goal difference: 53:50 in favor of Kiryat Shmona

Away record for Hapoel:

21 matches

7 wins for Hapoel

6 draws

8 wins for Kiryat Shmona

Goal difference: 23:20 in favor of Kiryat Shmona

The first meeting between the clubs took place in December 2007, when Hapoel was stunned at Bloomfield by the newly-promoted side and lost 1:0.

In the years that followed, Hapoel recorded several notable victories, including the 4:2 win in May 2014. Lucas Sasha, Gili Vermouth (brace), and Ori Cohen scored to secure the victory.

Hapoel enters the match with a run of seven consecutive league games without defeat against the northern opponent, including five wins and two draws.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Hapoel Petah Tikva this afternoon at Bloomfield Stadium as part of Matchweek 13 of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we gathered all the key statistics, historical insights and interesting facts you should know before kickoff.

Hapoel continues its league marathon. After a busy week that included both a win and a loss, the Reds return home to Bloomfield Stadium where they will face Hapoel Petah Tikva.

Hapoel enters the match ranked fifth in the table with 18 points and a goal difference of 16:20. Elyaniv Barda’s players are eager to get back to winning ways against the visitors from Em HaMoshavot.

On the other side, Hapoel Petah Tikva arrives in ninth place with 13 points and a goal difference of 19:17. The Malabes team comes in with a streak of six consecutive draws while sitting six points above the relegation zone.

The teams have already met once this season in the Toto Cup group stage. Hapoel traveled to the Moshava Stadium and won 2:1 thanks to a dramatic 87th-minute goal by Stav Toriel.

Match Information

Match date: Saturday, 6/12/2025, 15:00
Competition: Israeli Premier League, First Round, Matchweek 13
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Ohad Asoulin
Assistant referees: Tuval Koltenov, Rifaat Alhamula
VAR officials: Idan Leiba, Idan Yarkoni
Fourth official: Aviel Levy
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD

Historical Overview

Hapoel meets Hapoel Petah Tikva today for the 144th time in league play. This is one of the longest-running rivalries in Israeli football. The total number of encounters places this matchup seventh in Hapoel’s all-time league meeting rankings. Let us revisit some memorable moments from the past between the clubs.

All-time record:

143 matches
64 Hapoel wins
42 draws
37 Hapoel Petah Tikva wins
Goal difference: 219:145 in Hapoel’s favor

Home record for Hapoel:

73 matches
37 Hapoel wins
20 draws
16 Hapoel Petah Tikva wins
Goal difference: 126:69 in Hapoel’s favor

The first official match between the sides was played on February 23, 1935 in Petah Tikva as part of Matchweek 3 of the Palestine League. The hosts from Em HaMoshavot claimed a 2:0 win.

On January 10, 1942 Hapoel recorded one of its most impressive victories in this rivalry. In Matchweek 12 of Liga Alef the Reds crushed Petah Tikva 6:0. The scorers were Meir Aharon Malika (18' pen), Moshe Melamed (49'), Zvi “Doctor” Erlich (52', 79'), Yitzhak “Itzik” Tzatzik (62') and Shmuel (88').

Moving forward. The first meeting after the establishment of the State of Israel took place in Matchweek 2 of the 1949/1950 season. Hapoel delivered a dominant 5:1 win in Petah Tikva with goals from Reuven Allalouf (4'), Shimon Banudis (29'), Naftali Shvalb (50') and a late brace by Chaim Glazer (87', 88').

Throughout the years Hapoel has produced many memorable attacking displays against Petah Tikva. There were fours, fives, sixes and even an unforgettable seven-goal performance during the 2009/2010 double-winning season. In Matchweek 10 Hapoel hosted the encounter at Ramat Gan Stadium and triumphed 7:1. The scorers: Itay Shechter with a hat-trick (3', 33', 42'), Dedi Ben Dayan (66'), Maor Lala (70'), Eran Zahavi (83') and Gil Vermouth (86').

Last season the teams met three times in the National League. A 2:2 draw at Bloomfield in Matchweek 2. A 1:0 Hapoel win at the Moshava in Matchweek 17 with a goal by Ran Ben-Yamin. And a 0:0 draw in Matchweek 32 back at Bloomfield.

Their most recent top-flight encounter was on April 13, 2024. Hapoel hosted at Bloomfield and finished in a 1:1 draw with Ran Ben-Yamin once again scoring for the Reds.

Hapoel’s last home win over Petah Tikva in the league came on December 23, 2023. The Reds celebrated a 4:1 victory with goals from Omer Senior (13', 69'), Mawais Chibuta (39') and Omri Altman (74').

Hapoel enters today’s match with a run of seven league games without a loss against the Malabes side.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will travel tonight to Sammy Ofer Stadium, where they will face Maccabi Haifa in Matchday 12 of the Winner League. Ahead of the encounter, we have gathered all the statistical data, the history between the clubs, and the key details worth knowing before kickoff.

Hapoel enters the match on a positive league run with three games unbeaten. Within this stretch, the team secured two victories, including last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Bnei Sakhnin at Bloomfield.

On the other side stands Maccabi Haifa, a club searching for stability. The Carmel side has not recorded a win in its last eight league matches.

Hapoel currently sits in fourth place with 18 points after a two-point deduction. The goal difference stands at 19:14.

Maccabi Haifa is placed seventh with 13 points. Their goal difference is 19:13.

Match Information

Match Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 20:30
Competition: Premier League, First Round, Matchday 12
Venue: Sammy Ofer Stadium, Haifa
Referee: Orel Grinfeld
Assistant Referees: Mati Yakubov, Shahar Rahminan
VAR Officials: Eli Hachmon, Idan Bernstein
Fourth Official: Yoni Klez
Broadcast: Sport 5 HD

History

Tonight’s meeting will mark the 196th encounter between Hapoel and Maccabi Haifa in all competitions, and the 156th in league play. Ahead of the match, we revisit their past encounters and the memorable moments that shaped this long-standing rivalry.

Overall Record

155 matches
42 Hapoel wins
42 draws
71 Maccabi Haifa wins
Goal difference: 218–184 in favor of Maccabi Haifa

Hapoel as the visiting team

79 matches
13 Hapoel wins
23 draws
43 Maccabi Haifa wins
Goal difference: 123–70 in favor of Maccabi Haifa

The first official match between the clubs was played on 12 December 1931 in Matchday 2 of Liga Alef in the 1931/32 season. Hapoel hosted the game at the Tamarim Ground and claimed a 5–2 victory, with goals from Amnon Harlap (hat-trick) and Mordechai Meir (brace).

On 17 December 1949, Hapoel recorded its largest-ever win over the northern club with a resounding 5–0. The goals were scored by Haim Glazer in the 7th, 17th and 67th minutes, Moshe Kleinman in the 15th minute, and Reuven Alaluf in the 77th. The Hapoel lineup included Yaakov Khodorov, Moshe Melamed, David Schweitzer, Moshe Kleinman, Avraham “Buchka” Feldman, Yitzhak Schuler, Asher Blut, Shimon Zimmerman, Haim Glazer, Erich Rosenbaum, and Reuven Alaluf. The match was officiated by Muni Kario in front of roughly 1,500 spectators at the “Bassa” Ground in Jaffa.

Hapoel has played 79 away league matches against Maccabi Haifa and recorded 13 wins. Some of these victories remain etched in the memory of supporters. Among the standout moments: the 2–1 win in 1988 with goals by Morris Zano (23’) and Miki Ben-Shitrit (69’). The 1–0 by Assi Domb in 1997, followed by Walid Badir’s dramatic 91st-minute winner that ended a nine-year drought without an away win in Haifa. Later came Mehran Lala’s goal that helped pave the way toward the 2010 double, and the impressive 4–1 victory on 12 March 2012, highlighted by standout performances from Nosa Igiebor and Omer Damari.

Hapoel’s most recent away win at Sammy Ofer came during the pandemic season on 30 May 2020, a 2–1 victory with goals by Moti Barshazki (14’) and Omer Damari (69’).

Since that win, Hapoel has gone 11 league matches without a victory against Maccabi Haifa, with the last two meetings ending in goalless draws.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Bnei Sakhnin this evening at Bloomfield Stadium as part of Matchday 11 of the Winner League. Ahead of the encounter, we have gathered all the statistical data, the history between the teams, and all the key details you should know before kickoff.

Hapoel returns to league action this evening after the international break and the pitch-renovation break, hosting Bnei Sakhnin at home to open a busy week in which the team will play three matches in seven days.

The Reds enter the match ranked fifth in the table with 15 points, including a two-point deduction by the disciplinary court, and a goal difference of 17:14.

Bnei Sakhnin arrives for the match in seventh place after ten rounds, with 13 points and a goal difference of 14:13.

Match Information

Match Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025, 17:30
Competition: Israeli Premier League, First Round, Matchday 11
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium

Referee: Aviad Shiloach
Assistant Referees: Chen Orpaz, Louai Wahba
VAR Officials: Shalom Ben Avraham, Mati Yakubov
Fourth Official: Tal Carmeli
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD

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History Tells the Story

Tonight marks the 51st league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Bnei Sakhnin. We looked back at several memorable encounters and the overall head-to-head record.

All-Time Record

50 matches
• 22 Hapoel wins
• 15 draws
• 13 Bnei Sakhnin wins
Goal difference: 58–49 in favor of Hapoel

When Hapoel is the Home Team

25 matches
• 11 Hapoel wins
• 8 draws
• 6 Bnei Sakhnin wins
Goal difference: 31–26 in favor of Hapoel

The first league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Bnei Sakhnin took place in Matchday 1 of the 2003/2004 season, when newly promoted Bnei Sakhnin hosted Hapoel at Kiryat Eliezer Stadium. Sakhnin took the lead in the 22nd minute, but an equalizer by Yigal Antebi in the 71st minute secured a share of the points.

On April 12, 2014, Hapoel recorded its largest home victory over Bnei Sakhnin - a 3:0 win at Bloomfield on Matchday 30 of the 2013/2014 season. The goals were scored by Israel Zaguri in the 64th and 71st minutes, and Omer Damari in the 81st minute from the penalty spot.

Hapoel’s Lineup in that Match:

Dani Amos, Lior Levy, Orel Dgani, Branco Ilić, Yigal Antebi, Brayan Gerzicic, Shay Abutbul (Besarat Abdurahimi, 72), Lucas Sasha (Salim Toama, 46), Gil Vermouth, Israel Zaguri, Omer Damari (Petar Orlandić, 82).
Referee: Eitan Shmuelevitz. Attendance: 8,435 at Bloomfield.

In the 2018/2019 season, Hapoel also won 3:0 at the Moshava Stadium on Matchday 32, with goals from Ramzi Safouri (43’, 73’) and Shahar Hirsh (90+1).

The most recent match between the teams took place on January 3, 2024, on Matchday 14, with Hapoel hosting Bnei Sakhnin at Bloomfield. The match ended in a dramatic 3:3 draw. Hapoel’s goals were scored by Omri Altman (52’) and Or Blorian (66’, 90+10).

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv visits Teddy Stadium this afternoon to face Hapoel Jerusalem as part of Matchday 10 of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we’ve gathered all the key statistics, historical data, and interesting facts you should know before kickoff

After returning to winning form in the previous round, Hapoel Tel Aviv heads into another Premier League encounter just before the international break against Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium.

Hapoel currently sits 5th in the league table with 14 points and a goal difference of 17:14, following a two-point deduction.

The capital side, Hapoel Jerusalem, is ranked second from bottom, still searching for its first league win this season, with three draws from nine matches and a goal difference of 7:16.

The two sides already met earlier this season in the Toto Cup group stage, when Hapoel claimed a 3:0 victory at Bloomfield Stadium with goals from Stav Turiel (10’, 17’ pen.) and Daniel Dappa (35’).

Match Information

A Look Back in History

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem share one of the oldest rivalries in Israeli football, with their first-ever league meeting dating back to 1932.
In total, the two sides have faced each other 86 times in league play, producing many memorable and dramatic moments over the decades.

Overall Record:

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s away record vs Hapoel Jerusalem:

Historical Highlights

The first league encounter between the clubs took place on February 6, 1932, in Matchday 9 of Liga Alef (then the top division), with Hapoel Tel Aviv crushing their Jerusalem rivals 8:0.

Throughout the 1930s, Hapoel recorded several more dominant wins, including one of its biggest away victories of the era a 5:0 triumph on February 16, 1935, at the Hapoel Ground in Jerusalem (Matchday 5 of the 1934/35 season).
The scorers that day were Amnon Harlap (2), Moshe Zimun (2), and Furi Kraus.

Decades later, on September 14, 1991, Hapoel Tel Aviv made history once again when it inaugurated Teddy Stadium with the first-ever league match held there  a 3:0 victory on Matchday 1 of the 1991/92 season.
Goals: Moshe Sinai (62’), Eli Cohen (73’, 79’).

Hapoel lineup that day:
Peter Kermans, David Hershlikovich, Yaakov Ekhoiz, Moshe Mostrel, Ahmad Musa, Rami Arama, Eli Cohen (Tal Osovsky – 88’), Yossi Abukasis, Moshe Sinai, Hezi Shirazi (Yuval Filos – 83’), Moshe Eisenberg.
Referee: Ovadia Ben Yitzhak | Attendance: 8,000 spectators.

Recent Encounters

Hapoel Tel Aviv has gone three consecutive away league matches against Hapoel Jerusalem without a win (two losses and one draw), scoring only once by Omri Altman.

Their last away victory came on March 5, 2022, with a 1:0 win courtesy of Shlomi Azulay (striker), who converted a 57th minute penalty.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Ironi Tiberias this evening at Bloomfield Stadium in the ninth round of the Winner League. Ahead of the match, we’ve gathered all the key stats, historical data, and interesting facts you should know before kickoff.

Following the loss in the Toto Cup final, Hapoel returns to focus on league action, hosting Ironi Tiberias at Bloomfield Stadium in the ninth round of the Israeli Premier League.

The Reds enter the match aiming to get back on the winning track after suffering two consecutive league defeats. Captain Fernand Mayembo is expected to return to the lineup after serving a suspension.

Hapoel currently sits in fourth place in the standings with 13 points from seven matches and a positive goal difference of 15:11.

Ironi Tiberias, on the other hand, is positioned tenth with 10 points from eight matches and a goal difference of 8:19.

Match Information

Date and Time: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 17:30
Competition: Israeli Premier League, First Round, Matchday 9
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Snir Levy
Assistant Referees: Oshri Cohen, Aviran Yitzhakel
VAR Officials: Eitan Shmuelevitz, Rafael Geva
Fourth Official: Dekel Tsino
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD

The History Tells the Story

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Tiberias have met 13 times in league play, their last encounter took place back in 1990, more than three decades ago. Let’s revisit some of their notable meetings over the years.

Overall Record:

When Hapoel Hosted:

The first-ever league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tiberias took place on November 18, 1961. Hapoel hosted the match at the Maccabi North Ground in Tel Aviv and won 4:2 in the fourth round. Rahamim (Rachavia) Rosenbaum netted a hat-trick (40’, 49’, 70’), while Daniel Danieli added the fourth in the 83rd minute.

On March 21, 1964, Hapoel recorded its biggest victory over Tiberias in history, thrashing them 5:1 at the Tiberias Municipal Stadium in the 20th round. The goals came from Avraham Friedrich (37’), Gideon Tish (44’, 74’), and Rachavia Rosenbaum (84’, 86’).

The last home meeting between the sides in league play took place on December 2, 1989, at Bloomfield Stadium, ending in a 2:0 Hapoel win thanks to goals from Rafi Shmuel (39’) and Maurice Jeannot (84’).

The last league encounter occurred on March 31, 1990, when Hapoel traveled to Tiberias and suffered a 2–1 defeat. Hapoel’s only goal came from Israel Maya in the 88th minute.

Last season, the teams met in the State Cup Round of 32, when Hapoel visited Green Stadium and claimed a 2:0 victory with goals from Stav Turiel (21’) and Milan Makarić (87’).

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will face Beitar Jerusalem this evening at Sammy Ofer Stadium in the Toto Cup Final. Ahead of the clash, we’ve gathered all the key stats, historical insights, and interesting facts you should know before kickoff.

The Reds shift their focus away from league action as they meet Beitar Jerusalem at Sammy Ofer Stadium for the Toto Cup Final.
Hapoel aims to cap off its campaign in the competition by lifting its first top-division trophy since 2012.

The two sides have already met earlier this season in Matchweek 3 of the Premier League, when Hapoel claimed a dramatic 3:2 victory thanks to Omri Altman’s stunning 98th-minute winner.

Match Information

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 20:30
Competition: Toto Cup Final
Venue: Sammy Ofer Stadium, Haifa
Referee: Aviad Shiloah
Assistant Referees: Tuval Koltanoff, Chen Orpaz
VAR Officials: Daniel Bar-Natan, Eliyahu Kespo
Fourth Official: Ohad Assoulin
Broadcast: Sport 5 HD

History Between the Teams

Hapoel and Beitar have met 15 times in the Toto Cup over the years, but tonight a new chapter will be written — it’s the first-ever final between the two historic rivals in this competition.
In honor of the occasion, we revisited some memorable encounters from the past in Israel’s third-most prestigious competition.

Overall Record:

Historic Encounters

The first Toto Cup meeting between the sides took place on November 30, 1993, during the fifth round of the group stage. Hapoel hosted Beitar at Bloomfield Stadium, fell behind in the 27th minute, but equalized through Yehuda Amar in the 52nd minute to end 1:1.

Over the years, Hapoel enjoyed several sweet moments against Beitar in the competition, including two matches in which the Reds scored four goals.
The first came on October 4, 1997, also in the group stage, when Hapoel celebrated a 4:0 win thanks to goals from Ofer Shitrit (penalty 23’, 61’), Pini Balili (31’), and Damien Gaiser (38’).

Another memorable win came on August 7, 2005, when Hapoel thrashed Beitar 4:1 at Bloomfield Stadium. Baruch Dego (28’), Assi Domb (51’), John Paintsil (53’), and Elyaniv Barda (62’) were the scorers.

The most recent Toto Cup encounter between the sides was on August 13, 2022, in the fourth round of the group stage. Once again, Bloomfield was painted red as Hapoel won 2–1 with goals from Kais Ghanem (65’) and Alen Ozbolt (69’).

Hapoel in Toto Cup Finals

Hapoel has made three previous appearances in Toto Cup finals at the Premier League level, winning the title once (the club also won the Toto Cup in the second division last season).

The lone top-flight Toto Cup triumph came on May 14, 2002, when Hapoel defeated M.S. Ashdod 4:2 at Ramat Gan Stadium. Goals by Ben Luz (39’), Kfir Udi (44’), Salim Toama (61’) and an own goal (85’) secured the Reds’ first trophy in the competition.

A year later, Hapoel returned to the final but lost 2:0 to Maccabi Haifa, also at Ramat Gan.

The club’s third appearance in the final was on January 24, 2012, against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. After a dramatic 1–1 draw following 120 minutes — Mahmoud Abbas equalized in the 98th minute — the match was decided by penalties, where Hapoel fell 4–3.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will visit Miriam Stadium in Netanya tonight to face the local Maccabi team in the 8th round of the Winner League. Ahead of the match, we have compiled all the statistical data, the history between the clubs, and key details to know before kickoff.

Hapoel comes into tonight’s match following last Sunday’s derby, accompanied by the Red Army, which will fill the stands at Marium Stadium in Netanya. The Red Devils aim to continue their strong start to the season and return with three more points for their record.

After six rounds, Hapoel is ranked fourth in the table with 13 points and a positive goal difference of 15:9. On the other hand, Maccabi Netanya sits ninth with 9 points and a goal difference of 18:14.

The two teams already met this season in the Toto Cup group stage, where Hapoel suffered a 3:0 defeat- their only loss in the competition.

Match Information

Historical Overview

Tonight’s match marks the 150th league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Netanya, two longstanding rivals who have delivered thrilling matches, drama, and unforgettable goals for decades.

Overall Record:

Record as the Away Team (Hapoel in Netanya):

The first league encounter between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Netanya took place on 23 October 1943, in the fourth round of Liga Alef. Hapoel hosted at Montefiore Stadium, fell behind in the 22nd minute, but Zvi Herbert Maitner’s equalizer in the 57th minute secured a 1:1 draw.

Over the years, Hapoel has scored numerous goals against Netanya, including eight four-goal hauls, one five-goal match, and one seven-goal match. In the 1956/1957 championship season, on 16 March 1957, Hapoel traveled to Netanya and won 4:1 on the way to the title, with goals from Asher Blot (7th, penalty, 75th), Michael Michaelov (84th), and Pinchas Yehudiuf (85th).

In the 1999/2000 double-winning season, Hapoel celebrated its only five-goal away game against Netanya, winning 5:2 at Ramat Gan Stadium. Goal scorers: own goal (5th), Ronen Harazi (27th, 53rd), Salim Toama (40th), and Sebastien Simrotic (90th).

One of the most memorable games was the crazy 7:3 victory at Bloomfield on 21 January 2012, when Netanya received three red cards. Hapoel took the lead 1:0 with Omer Damari (15th), Netanya quickly responded with two goals (20th, 21st). Shay Abutbul equalized (25th), and Toto Tamuz gave the lead before halftime with additional goals (33rd, 65th penalty, 84th), with Salim Toama sealing the win (75th).

Hapoel scorers in that match:

The last match between the teams in Netanya took place on 4 May 2024, during Hapoel’s relegation battle. A header by Omri Altman in the 37th minute secured a crucial win for Hapoel.

In the last five away matches in Netanya:

Referee Aviv Klein will officiate Hapoel for only the second time in history. The first was last season, in a 4:3 victory over Hapoel Nof HaGalil. In that match, Hapoel scorers were Stav Toriel (13th, 78th), Roy Korine (69th), and Goran Antonic (87th), with each team receiving two yellow cards.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Maccabi Tel Aviv this evening at Bloomfield Stadium as part of Matchday 7 of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we’ve gathered all the key statistics, head-to-head history, and interesting facts you should know before kickoff

Hapoel Tel Aviv will welcome Maccabi Tel Aviv to Bloomfield Stadium, which is expected to be packed with thousands of red-clad supporters who will paint the stands and back the team in the city derby.

The Reds come into the match following their first loss of the season in Matchday 6 and currently sit third in the table with 13 points and a goal difference of 15:9 (+6). Their city rivals are in second place with 14 points and a goal difference of 15:3.

The last meeting between the sides took place on January 17, 2024, and ended in a 4–2 defeat. Elian Ruhana (32’) and Tal Archal (38’) scored for Hapoel.

Match Information

Date: Sunday, 19/10/2025, 20:30
Competition: Israeli Premier League, First Round, Matchday 7
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium

Referee: Sapir Berman
Assistant Referees: Louay Wahba, Idan Bernstein
VAR Referees: Daniel Bar-Natan, Idan Yarkoni
Fourth Official: Dekel Tsino
Broadcast: Sport 5 HD

The History Books

The Tel Aviv Derby is the most frequently played fixture in Israeli football history. Tonight’s encounter will be the 240th in all competitions and the 192nd in league play. Let’s take a look at the historic meetings and key data ahead of the match.

Overall Record (League Matches):
191 games
57 Hapoel wins
64 draws
70 Maccabi wins
Goal difference: 246–200 in favor of Maccabi

When Hapoel are the home team:
100 games
38 Hapoel wins
27 draws
35 Maccabi wins
Goal difference: 118–113 in favor of Maccabi

Memorable Derby Moments – Decade by Decade

1930s: Hapoel’s first-ever derby win in league play came on January 23, 1932, with a resounding 5–1 victory in Matchday 7 of Liga Alef. The scorers were Mordechai Meir (penalty), Yohanan Sukenik, Aba Fishman, Avraham Nudelman, and Moshe Zimun.

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

1950s: On January 19, 1957 (Matchday 7), Hapoel netted four goals in a 4–2 win thanks to strikes from Chaim Glazer, Michael Michaelov, and a brace from Rahavia Rosenbaum.

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

1970s: Despite Maccabi’s dominance that decade, Hapoel avenged a 5–0 defeat with a 2–1 win on March 11, 1970, courtesy of a Shaya Feigenbaum brace.

1980s: In the 1980/81 championship season, on November 29, 1980, Hapoel won 3–0 with goals from Amir Liberman and a brace from Shabtai Levi.

1990s: In Matchday 6 of the 1994/95 season, Hapoel claimed a memorable 4–2 win in Ramat Gan – with goals from Sagiv Eliyahu (brace), Kazimierz Moskál, and Alon Ofir.

2000s: A decade of almost complete red dominance – 3–1 in 2002/03 (Toama, Balili, Ben Luz), 3–0 in 2004/05, 3–0 on the final day of 2006/07, Douglas da Silva’s header in 2009/10, 4–2 in the double-winning season, 3–1 in 2011/12, and Demari’s 1–0 winner in 2012/13.

Hapoel & Referee Sapir Berman

Sapir Berman has officiated just three Hapoel Tel Aviv league matches throughout history. The first was on April 5, 2018, in the National League, when Hapoel defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2–1 in Matchday 30 with goals from Moti Barshazki (45+1) and Edi Gotlieb (45+3).
The second came in the 2023/24 season, a 4–3 away defeat to Hapoel Haifa.
The most recent league match was last season, a 2–2 draw against Hapoel Kfar Saba in Matchday 12 (a brace by Roy Korin).

This season, she also officiated Hapoel in the Toto Cup – a 2–0 win over Ashdod in Group B (Matchday 5). Additionally, she refereed two other Toto Cup matches: a 2–1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem on August 15, 2021, and a 1–0 loss away to Ashdod on August 8, 2023.

In total, Berman has taken charge of six Hapoel matches as head referee: three wins, one draw, and two losses – with a goal tally of 11–9. Notably, every single one of those matches featured goals – not a single goalless draw.