Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem Face Off in Highly Anticipated Match

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem are set to clash in a highly anticipated Israeli Premier League match at Bloomfield Stadium on Thursday evening. The game is a makeup from the first week of the season and is described as a rivalry that is always more than just football.

This encounter marks nearly a year since Hapoel Tel Aviv last defeated Beitar Jerusalem in regulation time. That victory occurred on September 15, 2025, at Bloomfield Stadium, where Hapoel came back from a 2-1 deficit in the 90th minute to win 3-2 with goals from Adrian Krye and Omri Altman. Since then, the two teams have met five times across various competitions, including league play, the Toto Cup final, and a European playoff match, with Hapoel failing to secure a win in any of those ninety-minute contests. Their most recent meeting ended in a 1-1 draw, with Hapoel advancing via penalties on their way to the Toto Cup final.

Despite Hapoel's recent struggles against Beitar in regulation, their recent matches have been closely contested. Since Hapoel's return to the Premier League in the summer of 2025, all six of their encounters have been decided by a single goal. The last time either team won by more than one goal was in April 2024, when Beitar Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 5-1 at Bloomfield Stadium, a result that preceded Hapoel's relegation to the National League.

Historically, Hapoel Tel Aviv holds the edge in their league encounters. Across 134 league matches played between the two clubs, Hapoel Tel Aviv has won 55 times, compared to Beitar Jerusalem's 43 victories, with 36 matches ending in a draw.