Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will face Beitar Jerusalem tonight at the Mariam Stadium in Netanya for the European Match. Ahead of the clash, we have gathered all the statistical data, head-to-head history, and key details you need to know before kickoff.
Hapoel enters tonight’s encounter after wrapping up a highly positive 10-day training camp in Slovakia. During the camp, the Reds played three friendly matches against top-tier opponents from Slovakia and the Czech Republic, recording two wins (1-2 and 0-1) and a scoreless draw in the final match.
Memories from Last Season
Just last season, the two arch-rivals faced each other no less than five times across all competitions (twice in the regular season, twice in the Championship Playoff, and once in the Toto Cup final).
In the regular season, each team defended its home turf. The most memorable match took place at Bloomfield Stadium: Hapoel found themselves trailing 2-1 deep into the 90th minute, but dramatic stoppage-time action turned the game on its head. A sensational header by Andrian Kraev secured a dramatic equalizer, and in the 98th minute, Omri Altman sent a brilliant free-kick into the back of the net, sealing a thrilling 2-3 victory and gifting the Reds a prestigious, unforgettable win.
In the Championship Playoff, Hapoel was defeated at Bloomfield and ended the final matchday of the season with a 1-1 draw at Teddy Stadium. In the Toto Cup, Hapoel lost 2-1 in the final match held at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
Match Information
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Date & Time: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 20:30
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Competition: Toto Cup, European Match (Quarter-Final)
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Venue: Mariam Stadium, Netanya
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Referee: Snir Levi
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Assistant Referees: Tuval Koltanof, Oshri Cohen
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VAR Referees: Eli Hachmon, Shalom Ben Avraham
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Fourth Official: Nael Odeh
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Broadcaster: Sport 2 HD
History Speaks
Hapoel and Beitar have met no fewer than 16 times in the Toto Cup over the years, but tonight a new chapter will be written as the two historic rivals face off for the first time in the European path of the competition.
To mark the occasion, we look back at some memorable past matches in the country's third most prestigious tournament.
Head-to-Head Record:
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16 Matches
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5 Wins for Hapoel
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4 Draws
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7 Wins for Beitar
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Goal Difference: 19-17 in favor of Beitar
Hapoel and Beitar first met in the Toto Cup on November 30, 1993, in the fifth round of the group stage. Hosting the Jerusalem side at Bloomfield Stadium, Hapoel fell behind in the 27th minute but managed to equalize through a Yehuda Amar goal in the 52nd minute, a result that held until the final whistle, 1-1.
Over the years, Hapoel has enjoyed quite a few sweet moments against Beitar in this competition, scoring four goals on two occasions. The first occurred on October 4, 1997, also in the group stage, when the Reds celebrated a massive 0-4 victory thanks to goals from Ofer Shitrit (23' pen, 61'), Pini Balili (31'), and Damjan Gajser (38').
Another unforgettable victory was recorded on August 7, 2005, when Hapoel thrashed Beitar 1-4 at Bloomfield Stadium. Baruch Dego (28'), Assi Domb (51'), John Paintsil (53'), and Elyaniv Barda (62') were the goalscorers.
The last meeting between the two sides in the Toto Cup was in last season's final. They faced off last October at Sammy Ofer Stadium, which Hapoel reached after defeating Hapoel Be'er Sheva 0-2 in the semi-finals. The final was slightly controlled by our rivals, and Hapoel was defeated 2-1, with Stav Torial scoring a consolation goal in second-half stoppage time.
Numbers from the Past
A new feature on the official website: diving into the rich history of our club, with the data, stats, and stories behind our past encounters.
Ahead of tonight's match, we dove into the statistical and historical data of past games against Beitar Jerusalem in the Toto Cup:
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🏃♂️ Most Appearances in the Competition: Shay Abutbul and Walid Badir hold Hapoel’s appearance record in Toto Cup matches against Beitar, with 5 appearances each in the red kit.
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⚽ Top Goalscorer in the Fixture: Ofer Shitrit is Hapoel's all-time top scorer against the Jerusalemites in the Toto Cup, with 3 goals.
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🏟️ On Neutral Ground: Tonight's match will be the seventh meeting in history between the two teams played on neutral ground (across all competitions). The record in the previous 6 meetings stands at 1 win for Hapoel, 3 draws, and 2 defeats. The goal difference is 7-6 in favor of Beitar.