Hapoel Be'er Sheva Aims for Momentum in Home Opener Against Hapoel Haifa

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to host Hapoel Haifa on Wednesday evening for their first league match of the season at Turner Stadium, and their first home game since losing the Super Cup to Maccabi Tel Aviv in early July. The team aims to build on their current momentum against a strong Hapoel Haifa squad, emphasizing the need for a robust performance and minimal errors, recalling their last home encounter.

Young forward Amit Ouhana, who scored his first career goal recently, is expected to start again due to the absence of Igor Zlatanovic. The club is hopeful that Zlatanovic will be fit to play in the upcoming crucial match against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Monday.

Competition is fierce for the left wing position, with Mohamed Abu Rumi, Amir Ganayem, and Hamudi Kanaan vying for a spot. Abu Rumi is currently favored to start. In defense, coach Ran Kochav is undecided between Miguel Vítor, who is returning to the squad, and Jibril Djop. Itay Rotman is slated to play alongside the chosen center-back.

The midfield will likely consist of Lucas Ventura, Eliel Peretz, and Niv Yehoshua. Zahy Ahmed will be unavailable due to a suspension stemming from an altercation in the State Cup final.

The projected starting lineup includes Ofir Marciano in goal, Guy Mizehi, Miguel Vítor or Jibril Djop, Itay Rotman, and Pedro Amador in defense. The midfield comprises Lucas Ventura, Niv Yehoshua, and Eliel Peretz. The attack features Javon East, Mohamed Abu Rumi or Amir Ganayem, and Amit Ouhana.