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
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Date & Time: Saturday, 25/4/2026, 20:00
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Competition: Premier League, Upper Playoff, Matchday 28
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Location: Shlomo Bituach Stadium, Petah Tikva
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Main Referee: Idan Leiba
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Assistant Referees: Idan Bernstein, Omer Barbiro
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VAR Officials: Eli Hacmon, Lioz Adi
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Fourth Official: Aviv Klein
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Broadcast: Sport 3 HD
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):
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Hapoel Wins: 65
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Draws: 43
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Hapoel Petah Tikva Wins: 37
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Goal Difference: 223:145 in favor of Hapoel
Away Record (Hapoel as the Visiting Team - 71 Matches):
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Hapoel Wins: 27
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Draws: 23
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Hapoel Petah Tikva Wins: 21
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Goal Difference: 93:76 in favor of Hapoel
Historical Highlights:
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The first official meeting between Hapoel and Hapoel Petah Tikva took place on February 23, 1935. The match was held in Petah Tikva as part of the third matchday of the National League, and it was the hosts who celebrated a 2-0 victory.
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On January 10, 1942, Hapoel recorded one of its most impressive wins over Hapoel Petah Tikva. During Matchday 12 of Liga Alef, they hammered their Petah Tikva rivals 6-0. The goals were scored by Meir Aharon Melika (18' pen.), Moshe Melamed (49'), Zvi "Doctor" Ehrlich (52', 79'), Yitzhak Isaac Czecik (62'), and Shmuel (88').
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The first match between the two following the establishment of the State of Israel took place in Matchday 2 of the 1949/1950 season. Hapoel put on a show in Petah Tikva, winning 5-1 with goals from Reuven Alalouf (4'), Shimon Benodis (29'), Naftali Schwalb (50'), and Chaim Glazer (87', 88').
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Throughout history, Hapoel has delivered quite a few offensive masterclasses against Petah Tikva. There were four-goal, five-goal, and six-goal hauls, as well as one unforgettable seven-goal thriller during the 2009/2010 double-winning season. In Matchday 10, Hapoel hosted the encounter at Ramat Gan Stadium and won 7-1. Joining the goal-fest were Itay Shechter with a hat-trick (3', 33', 42'), Dedi Ben Dayan (66'), Maharan Lala (70'), Eran Zahavi (83'), and Gil Vermouth (86').
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.