Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will visit Miriam Stadium in Netanya tonight to face the local Maccabi team in the 8th round of the Winner League. Ahead of the match, we have compiled all the statistical data, the history between the clubs, and key details to know before kickoff.
Hapoel comes into tonight’s match following last Sunday’s derby, accompanied by the Red Army, which will fill the stands at Marium Stadium in Netanya. The Red Devils aim to continue their strong start to the season and return with three more points for their record.
After six rounds, Hapoel is ranked fourth in the table with 13 points and a positive goal difference of 15:9. On the other hand, Maccabi Netanya sits ninth with 9 points and a goal difference of 18:14.
The two teams already met this season in the Toto Cup group stage, where Hapoel suffered a 3:0 defeat- their only loss in the competition.
Match Information
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Date & Time: Saturday, 25/10/2025, 20:00
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Competition: Israeli Premier League, Round 8, First Leg
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Venue: Marium Stadium, Netanya
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Referee: Aviv Klein
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Assistant Referees: Omer Barbiro, Guy Kliper
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Video Assistant Referees (VAR): Gal Leibovitz, Idan Yarkoni
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Fourth Official: Aviel Levi
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Broadcast: Sport 5 HD
Historical Overview
Tonight’s match marks the 150th league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Netanya, two longstanding rivals who have delivered thrilling matches, drama, and unforgettable goals for decades.
Overall Record:
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149 matches
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65 Hapoel wins
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37 draws
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47 Netanya wins
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Goal difference: 212:168 in favor of Hapoel
Record as the Away Team (Hapoel in Netanya):
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75 matches
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28 Hapoel wins
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17 draws
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30 Netanya wins
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Goal difference: 98:96 in favor of Netanya
The first league encounter between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Netanya took place on 23 October 1943, in the fourth round of Liga Alef. Hapoel hosted at Montefiore Stadium, fell behind in the 22nd minute, but Zvi Herbert Maitner’s equalizer in the 57th minute secured a 1:1 draw.
Over the years, Hapoel has scored numerous goals against Netanya, including eight four-goal hauls, one five-goal match, and one seven-goal match. In the 1956/1957 championship season, on 16 March 1957, Hapoel traveled to Netanya and won 4:1 on the way to the title, with goals from Asher Blot (7th, penalty, 75th), Michael Michaelov (84th), and Pinchas Yehudiuf (85th).
In the 1999/2000 double-winning season, Hapoel celebrated its only five-goal away game against Netanya, winning 5:2 at Ramat Gan Stadium. Goal scorers: own goal (5th), Ronen Harazi (27th, 53rd), Salim Toama (40th), and Sebastien Simrotic (90th).
One of the most memorable games was the crazy 7:3 victory at Bloomfield on 21 January 2012, when Netanya received three red cards. Hapoel took the lead 1:0 with Omer Damari (15th), Netanya quickly responded with two goals (20th, 21st). Shay Abutbul equalized (25th), and Toto Tamuz gave the lead before halftime with additional goals (33rd, 65th penalty, 84th), with Salim Toama sealing the win (75th).
Hapoel scorers in that match:
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Omer Damari (15th, 77th)
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Shay Abutbul (25th)
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Toto Tamuz (33rd, 65th penalty, 84th)
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Salim Toama (75th)
The last match between the teams in Netanya took place on 4 May 2024, during Hapoel’s relegation battle. A header by Omri Altman in the 37th minute secured a crucial win for Hapoel.
In the last five away matches in Netanya:
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Hapoel won twice
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Two matches ended in a draw
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Netanya won once
Referee Aviv Klein will officiate Hapoel for only the second time in history. The first was last season, in a 4:3 victory over Hapoel Nof HaGalil. In that match, Hapoel scorers were Stav Toriel (13th, 78th), Roy Korine (69th), and Goran Antonic (87th), with each team receiving two yellow cards.