Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Ironi Tiberias this evening at Bloomfield Stadium in the ninth round of the Winner League. Ahead of the match, we’ve gathered all the key stats, historical data, and interesting facts you should know before kickoff.
Following the loss in the Toto Cup final, Hapoel returns to focus on league action, hosting Ironi Tiberias at Bloomfield Stadium in the ninth round of the Israeli Premier League.
The Reds enter the match aiming to get back on the winning track after suffering two consecutive league defeats. Captain Fernand Mayembo is expected to return to the lineup after serving a suspension.
Hapoel currently sits in fourth place in the standings with 13 points from seven matches and a positive goal difference of 15:11.
Ironi Tiberias, on the other hand, is positioned tenth with 10 points from eight matches and a goal difference of 8:19.
Match Information
Date and Time: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 17:30
Competition: Israeli Premier League, First Round, Matchday 9
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Snir Levy
Assistant Referees: Oshri Cohen, Aviran Yitzhakel
VAR Officials: Eitan Shmuelevitz, Rafael Geva
Fourth Official: Dekel Tsino
Broadcast: Sport 4 HD
The History Tells the Story
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Tiberias have met 13 times in league play, their last encounter took place back in 1990, more than three decades ago. Let’s revisit some of their notable meetings over the years.
Overall Record:
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13 matches
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8 wins for Hapoel
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2 draws
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3 wins for Tiberias
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Goal difference: 28:19 in favor of Hapoel
When Hapoel Hosted:
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6 matches
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5 wins for Hapoel
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1 draw
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Goal difference: 17:6 in favor of Hapoel
The first-ever league meeting between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tiberias took place on November 18, 1961. Hapoel hosted the match at the Maccabi North Ground in Tel Aviv and won 4:2 in the fourth round. Rahamim (Rachavia) Rosenbaum netted a hat-trick (40’, 49’, 70’), while Daniel Danieli added the fourth in the 83rd minute.
On March 21, 1964, Hapoel recorded its biggest victory over Tiberias in history, thrashing them 5:1 at the Tiberias Municipal Stadium in the 20th round. The goals came from Avraham Friedrich (37’), Gideon Tish (44’, 74’), and Rachavia Rosenbaum (84’, 86’).
The last home meeting between the sides in league play took place on December 2, 1989, at Bloomfield Stadium, ending in a 2:0 Hapoel win thanks to goals from Rafi Shmuel (39’) and Maurice Jeannot (84’).
The last league encounter occurred on March 31, 1990, when Hapoel traveled to Tiberias and suffered a 2–1 defeat. Hapoel’s only goal came from Israel Maya in the 88th minute.
Last season, the teams met in the State Cup Round of 32, when Hapoel visited Green Stadium and claimed a 2:0 victory with goals from Stav Turiel (21’) and Milan Makarić (87’).