Match Preview | Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv Travels to Maccabi Netanya for Toto Cup MD4 Clash
Undefeated in the Group, the Reds Look to Maintain Momentum Against Netanya
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv continues its Toto Cup campaign on Tuesday evening with an away fixture at Maccabi Netanya, as part of Matchday 4 in Group B. Sitting at the top of the group with a perfect record, the Reds aim to extend their winning streak and solidify their position at the summit of the table.
After two convincing performances, Hapoel arrives in Netanya full of confidence. The campaign opened with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva at the Moshava Stadium. Daniel Dapa leveled the score, before Stav Torial secured all three points with a late winner in the 87th minute.
The momentum carried over into the second match, where Hapoel hosted its first official home game of the season at Bloomfield Stadium, defeating Hapoel Jerusalem 3-0. Torial once again led the charge with a superb brace, and Dapa added another to his tally in a dominant display from start to finish.
On the other side, Maccabi Netanya also completed two group stage fixtures. The Diamonds opened their campaign with a 1-1 home draw against Ashdod SC, followed by a dramatic 3-2 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva in Matchday 3 at the Moshava.
Match Information
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Kick-off: 20:00
Competition: Toto Cup, Group B – Matchday 4
Venue: Netanya Stadium
Referee: Gal Leibovitz
Assistant Referees: Yossi Babiuf, Daniel Ben Hur
Fourth Official: Aviel Levy
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD
Toto Cup Head-to-Head: A Storied Rivalry
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Netanya share a long-standing rivalry in the Toto Cup, having clashed 13 times in the competition’s history. Their encounters have produced tightly contested battles, dramatic goals, and surprising outcomes—traits expected once again in the upcoming fixture.
Overall Record – Toto Cup Only:
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13 matches played
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4 wins for Hapoel
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3 draws
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6 wins for Netanya
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Goal difference: Hapoel 19 – 17 Netanya
As the Visiting Team (Hapoel in Netanya):
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8 matches
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2 wins for Hapoel
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2 draws
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4 wins for Netanya
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Goal difference: Netanya 11 – 9 Hapoel
Historic Encounters – Highlights from the Archive
📅 September 13, 1986 – The first-ever Toto Cup meeting between the two sides was held at Bloomfield Stadium as part of the second round of the group stage. Maccabi Netanya went 2-0 up in the first half, with Hapoel’s Moshe Sinai pulling one back in the 43rd minute. The final score: 2-1 to Netanya.
📅 August 23, 2002 – Sixteen years later, the teams met again at Bloomfield, where Hapoel delivered their largest Toto Cup victory over Netanya with a resounding 4-0 win. Omri Afek opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, followed by goals from Pini Balili (72’) and a brace by Salim Toama (77’, 90’).
📅 August 11, 2021 – The most recent Toto Cup encounter was held at Netanya Stadium. Hapoel edged a dramatic 2-1 win, with Ofek Biton netting the decisive goal in the 80th minute.