Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host the Tel Aviv Derby tonight at Bloomfield Stadium as part of the 32nd round of the Winner League. Ahead of the clash, we have gathered all the statistical data, the history between the teams, and the interesting details you need to know before the opening whistle.
The upper playoff marathon reaches its boiling point tonight as Hapoel Tel Aviv prepares for the most important match on the calendar: the big derby against bitter rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv.
In the final stretch of the league with only five rounds remaining, Hapoel aims to achieve its second derby victory of the season, which would provide a massive boost toward the finish line. For this fateful encounter, the team welcomes back Lucas Falcao and Doron Leidner to the squad.
Ahead of the round, Hapoel sits in fourth place with 55 points (after the 2-point deduction by the court) and a goal difference of 51:30 (+21). On the other side, the city rivals arrive from third place with 61 points and a goal difference of 66:37.
As a reminder, the first-round meeting did not take place, and from the second round, there isn't a fan who doesn't remember the sweet 2-1 "Red" victory. It was an incredible comeback in stoppage time with goals by Omri Altman (90+2) and Chico (90+4). Two weeks ago, in the opening round of the upper playoff, the two met again, and the match ended in a 1-0 loss.
Match Information
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Date: Saturday, 9/5/2026, 20:30
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Competition: Premier League, Upper Playoff, Round 32
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Location: Bloomfield Stadium
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Head Referee: Snir Levy
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Assistant Referees: Oshri Cohen, Rifaat Al-Hamoula
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VAR Referees: Daniel Bar Natan, Rafael Geva
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Fourth Official: Idan Leiba
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Broadcast: Sport 4 HD
History Tells The Tel Aviv Derby is the most played match in the history of Israeli football. Tonight's encounter will be the 243rd in all competitions and the 195th in league history. Let's dive into past meetings and further data ahead of the match.
Full Record (League):
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194 matches
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58 wins for Hapoel
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64 draws
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72 wins for Maccabi
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Goal difference: 251:202 in favor of Maccabi
Record with Hapoel as the Host:
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101 matches
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37 wins for Hapoel
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27 draws
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37 wins for Maccabi
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Goal difference: 121:113 in favor of Maccabi
A Look Through the Decades:
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1930s: Hapoel's first league derby win was recorded on 23.1.1932, ending in a 5-1 victory.
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1940s: Hapoel recorded its highest-ever derby victory – 6-2.
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1950s: On 19.1.1957, Hapoel scored four on the way to a 4-2 win.
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1960s: On 27.1.1962, Hapoel celebrated a 3-0 away win at the Maccabi North ground.
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1970s: Despite Maccabi's dominance this decade, Hapoel avenged a 5-0 loss with a 2-1 win on 11.3.1970, thanks to a brace from Shiye Feigenbaum.
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1980s: In the 1980/81 championship season, Hapoel won 3-0 on 29.11.1980.
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1990s: In the 1994/95 season, Hapoel won a particularly memorable 4-2 match at Ramat Gan.
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2000s: A decade of almost total "Red" dominance – including 3-1 in 2002/03, 3-0 in 2004/05, and the famous 1-0 win by Damari in 2012/13.