Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv to Face Hapoel Be’er Sheva in Turner Stadium Tonight
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will visit Turner Stadium in Be’er Sheva tonight to face the local Hapoel side in the sixth round of the Israeli Premier League. Ahead of the clash, we’ve compiled all the key statistics, historical context, and interesting details you need to know before kickoff.
After last round’s dramatic victory over Hapoel Haifa at Bloomfield Stadium, Hapoel will line up tonight in a top-of-the-table showdown against Hapoel Be’er Sheva, as part of the league’s sixth round.
Tel Aviv arrives in positive momentum, sitting in third place with four wins and one draw from five rounds, alongside a goal difference of 14 scored and 7 conceded.
In contrast, the Negev capital club is enjoying a perfect start to the season, boasting five wins from five matches, a goal difference of 20:4, and first place in the standings.
The two teams met in the Toto Cup semifinal earlier this season. Hapoel traveled to Turner Stadium and won 2–0 with goals from Liran Rotman (38’) and Amit Lemkin (67’).
Match Information
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Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 20:00
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Competition: Israeli Premier League, Round 6, First Leg
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Venue: Turner Stadium, Be’er Sheva
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Referee: David Fuchsman
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Assistant Referees: Omer Barbiru, Shnir Wintraub
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VAR Officials: Idan Leibah, Eliyahu Caspo
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Fourth Official: Aviv Klein
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Broadcast: Sport 2 HD
A Look at the History
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be’er Sheva have met 113 times in league play, and 139 times across all official competitions – among the highest totals in Israeli football. Over the years, this rivalry has become one of the league’s most compelling fixtures, attracting attention every season. Here are the key numbers and highlights from their shared history:
Overall Record:
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113 league matches
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42 wins for Hapoel Tel Aviv
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31 draws
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40 wins for Be’er Sheva
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Goal difference: 137 scored, 150 conceded for Hapoel
As the Away Team (Hapoel Tel Aviv):
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57 matches
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18 wins
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18 draws
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21 wins for Be’er Sheva
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Goal difference: 64 scored, 69 conceded
Surprisingly, the first league meeting took place only on November 27, 1965, at Ashkelon – Be’er Sheva’s temporary home stadium – during the seventh round. Be’er Sheva took the lead in the 2nd minute, but Gideon Tish equalized for Hapoel in the 67th minute, finishing the match 1:1.
One of the most memorable moments in the rivalry came on January 3, 1970, when Hapoel Tel Aviv thrashed Be’er Sheva 0:8 at Bloomfield – the club’s largest league victory against this opponent. Goals were scored by Meir Berner (1), Yehezkel Hazum (7, 89), George Borba (12, 33, 84), Avraham Cohen (76), and Yehoshua Feigenbaum (88).
Fast-forward to the 1997/1998 season – the “shoelace season” – in round 28 at Vasermil Stadium. Wearing gray, Hapoel, in the midst of a title race, exploded in the second half to win 1:4, with goals by Giorgi Darselia (55), Ofer Shtrit (64, 90 penalty), and an own goal (78). Be’er Sheva pulled one back in the 84th minute.
Another notable victory occurred during the 2009/2010 double-winning season. In round three at Vasermil, Hapoel won 1:3, marking Nemanja Vučinić’s debut, scoring three goals along the way.
Notable encounters from recent years
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Jan 13, 2024: Last league match – Be’er Sheva won 0:4 at Bloomfield
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Sep 18, 2023: Last meeting in Be’er Sheva – 0:0 draw
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May 10, 2022: Hapoel’s last league win vs. Be’er Sheva – 2:1 at Bloomfield (Goals by Shlomi Azulai and Liad Ramot)
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Mar 7, 2021: Hapoel’s last away win in Be’er Sheva – 0:1, headed goal by Iyad Abu Abid
In the last ten league meetings: two wins for Hapoel, three draws, and five wins for Be’er Sheva.
One interesting historical note: the teams have met only once in a sixth-round league fixture – on December 7, 1968, when Hapoel hosted at Bloomfield and won 2:4, with goals from Yehezkel Hazum (13), Ami Admoni (38, 65), and Chaim Noreli (43).