Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will visit Sammy Ofer Stadium tonight where it will meet Maccabi Haifa as part of the 35th 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.
Just one round before the end of the season, Hapoel will visit Sammy Ofer Stadium tonight for a meeting against Maccabi Haifa. The Reds, who have already secured fourth place in the table and will finish the current season there, arrive at the encounter aiming to recover from the home loss in the last round to Hapoel Beer Sheva.
Regarding the squad, the one who will be missing tonight in the team's ranks is Andrian Kraev, who will miss the encounter following a red card he received in the last game. Immediately after tonight's match, Hapoel will begin preparations for the official end of the season, which will take place this coming Saturday in another away game – this time at Teddy Stadium against Beitar Jerusalem.
Table Standings Ahead of the meeting in the 35th round, Hapoel occupies fourth place in the league table with 59 points (with the addition of 2 points deducted by the court), holding a goal balance of 53:33 (+20). On the other hand, the opponent Maccabi Haifa is located one place below Hapoel, in fifth place, with 49 points and a goal balance of 57:44.
Head-to-Head All Meetings This Season
First round (Sammy Ofer): Hapoel went out for an away game and was defeated 2-1. The goal for the Reds in this match was scored by Roy Korine in the 88th minute.
Second round (Bloomfield): The Red Devils won 0-2. Stav Toriel (63) and Loizos Loizou (88) were precise from the penalty spot, scored penalties, and kept the three points with Hapoel.
Round 29 (Bloomfield): Hapoel crushes Maccabi Haifa 0-4 in the upper playoff with a masterclass performance. Participating in the celebration: Loizos Loizou (40, 74) and Omri Altman (67, 70).
Match Information
Match Date: Tuesday, 19/5/2026, 20:30
Competition: Premier League, Upper Playoff, Round 35
Location: Sammy Ofer Stadium, Haifa
Head Referee: Yoni Klaz
Assistant Referees: Mati Yakobov, Aviran Yehezkel
VAR Referees: Eli Hachmon, Eliyahu Kaspo
Fourth Official: Aviv Amdurski
Broadcast: Sport 3 HD
History
Hapoel will meet Maccabi Haifa tonight for the 199th meeting between the two in all competitions, and for the 159th time in the league.
The Full Record: 158 matches 44 wins for Hapoel 42 draws 72 wins for Maccabi Haifa Goal balance: 220:191 for Maccabi Haifa
And the record with Hapoel as the away team: 80 matches 13 wins for Hapoel 23 draws 44 wins for Maccabi Haifa Goal balance: 125:71 for Maccabi Haifa