Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem Set for Tightly Contested Match

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem are set to face each other in a highly anticipated Israeli Premier League match at Bloomfield Stadium on Thursday evening. This rescheduled fixture from the first week of the season is expected to be a close contest, reflecting the historical parity between the two clubs.

Nearly a year has passed since Hapoel Tel Aviv last defeated Beitar Jerusalem in regular time. That victory occurred on September 15, 2025, also at Bloomfield Stadium, where Hapoel came back from a 1-2 deficit in the 90th minute to win 3-2 with goals from Adrian Kere and Omri Altman.

Since that match, the two teams have met five times across different competitions, including three league games, a Toto Cup final, and a European playoff match. Hapoel Tel Aviv has not secured a win in regulation time in any of these encounters. Their most recent meeting ended in a 1-1 draw, with Hapoel advancing via penalties in the Toto Cup.

Historically, the matches between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem have been exceptionally close. Since Hapoel's return to the Premier League in the summer of 2025, all six of their meetings have been decided by a single goal. The last time one team won by more than a single goal was Beitar's 5-1 victory in April 2024, a result that preceded Hapoel's relegation to the second division.

Overall, Hapoel Tel Aviv holds a historical advantage in league play, having won 55 of their 134 encounters. Beitar Jerusalem has won 43 matches, with 36 ending in draws.