Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv Set for Derby Clash

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv are set to face off in the headline match of the fourth round of the Israeli Premier League at Bloomfield Stadium on Monday. Both teams enter the derby in strong form, occupying the top two spots in the league table. Maccabi Tel Aviv, currently in first place with a perfect record of three wins from three games, is coming off a dominant 4-1 away victory against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Hapoel Tel Aviv sits in second place, having secured two wins and a draw in their opening three matches, including a 3-0 home win over Beitar Jerusalem.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's coach, Keni Miller, has opted to maintain the same starting lineup that secured their last victory. This includes Noam Ben Harush at left-back and Ester Sokler in the forward line, alongside the in-form duo of Hilo and Erla, and Osher Davida. Hapoel Tel Aviv, managed by Eliniv Barda, will see one change to their lineup. Marcus Coco, who missed the previous game due to pain, returns to the starting eleven, replacing Shahar Piven. Roey Alkokin will again play on the left wing, with Douglas Owusu positioned behind Emmanuel Boateng.

The match is anticipated to be a closely contested affair, with both sides aiming to continue their winning momentum at the expense of their rivals. The league table shows Maccabi Tel Aviv leading with 9 points, followed by Hapoel Tel Aviv with 7 points. The referee for the derby will be David Foxman.