Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Maccabi Netanya this afternoon at Bloomfield Stadium as part of Matchday 21 of the Winner League. Ahead of the encounter, we have gathered all the key statistics, the history between the teams, and the main facts you need to know before kick-off.
Hapoel head into the home fixture in high spirits following the impressive victory in the Tel Aviv derby. Bloomfield Stadium is expected to be painted red as Hapoel welcome the Sharon-based side in the upcoming round, with around six matchdays remaining before the end of the regular season.
The Reds arrive after a strong run of form, recording three wins in their last four league matches. On the eve of the round, Hapoel are ranked fourth in the table with 35 points, including a two-point deduction imposed by the disciplinary court, and a goal difference of 37:25, plus 12.
Netanya, on the other hand, are placed seventh in the standings with 27 points and a goal difference of 35:42, minus 7.
The two sides have met twice this season, both times in Netanya. In the first league meeting, Hapoel suffered a 2:0 defeat, and in the Toto Cup group stage they were beaten 3:0.
Match information
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 15:00
Competition: Israeli Premier League, second round, Matchday 21
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Nael Odeh
Assistant referees: Idan Tzoler, Artyom Galkov
VAR officials: Ohad Assoulin, Idan Bernstein
Fourth official: Aviv Amdursky
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD
The history tells the story
This evening will mark the 151st league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Netanya, two long-standing rivals who have produced decades of memorable matches, drama, and unforgettable goals.
Overall record:
150 matches
65 Hapoel wins
37 draws
48 Netanya wins
Goals: 212:170 in Hapoel’s favor
Matches hosted by Hapoel:
74 matches
37 Hapoel wins
20 draws
17 Netanya wins
Goals: 116:70 in Hapoel’s favor
The first league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Netanya took place on October 23, 1943, in Matchday 4 of League A. Hapoel hosted the match at the Montefiore ground and fell behind in the 22nd minute, but an equalizer by Zvi Herbert Meitner in the 57th minute sealed a 1:1 draw.
Over the years, Hapoel have scored numerous goals against Netanya, including eight four-goal wins, one five-goal win, and one seven-goal haul. During the 1956/57 championship season, on March 16, 1957, Hapoel travelled to Netanya and claimed a 1:4 victory on their way to the title. The goals were scored by Asher Blot, twice including a penalty in the 7th and the 75th minutes, Michael Michaelov in the 84th minute, and Pinhas Yehudioff in the 85th minute.
In the 1999/2000 double-winning season, Hapoel recorded their only five-goal performance against Netanya in a match held at Ramat Gan Stadium, which ended in a 2:5 victory. The goals were scored by an own goal in the 5th minute, Ronen Harazi in the 27th and 53rd minutes, Salim Touama in the 40th minute, and Sebastian Simerotic in the 90th minute.
One of the most memorable encounters came on January 21, 2012, in a wild 3:7 match at Bloomfield Stadium, during which Netanya received three red cards. Hapoel took the lead through Omer Damari in the 15th minute. Netanya responded with two quick goals in the 20th and 21st minutes, before Shay Abutbul equalized in the 25th minute. Toto Tamuz restored Hapoel’s lead just before the break in the 33rd minute, added another from the penalty spot in the 65th minute, Salim Touama made it six in the 75th minute, and Tamuz completed his hat-trick with the final goal in the 83rd minute.
Hapoel scorers in that match:
Omer Damari, 15, 77
Shay Abutbul, 25
Toto Tamuz, 33, 65 penalty, 84
Salim Touama, 75