Maccabi Haifa Eyes Strong Start Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva Amidst Lineup Changes
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Maccabi Haifa is set to play Hapoel Be'er Sheva with potential lineup changes, including Tsunami at left-back. Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces player absences and is considering extensive rotation. The match is highly anticipated with a full stadium. Maccabi Haifa has been in strong form with a winning streak, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva is the defending champion.
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- Maccabi Haifa may start Tsunami at left-back, with Yila Batai at right-back against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva is missing Eliel Peretz and Lucas Ventura and considering extensive squad rotation.
- Maccabi Haifa is on a five-game winning streak and has a perfect home record.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva has a perfect away record and is the reigning champion.
- All tickets have been sold for the match at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
Maccabi Haifa has finalized preparations for their upcoming match, with coach Barak Bakhar experimenting with Tsunami at left-back, potentially sidelining Keni Saf. Yila Batai is slated to start at right-back, indicating a decision to favor the foreign player over Eli Dasa, who may again be benched. The forward line is expected to remain unchanged, featuring Pedro Brazão, Bruninho, Kangi Gura, and Andria Novković, supported by midfielders Eitan Azulai and Ali Mohamed. The stadium is anticipated to be full, with all tickets sold.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces significant challenges due to the absence of Eliel Peretz and Lucas Ventura. Coach the coach is deliberating over starting Guy Mizrahi and Itay Rotman at right-back and center-back respectively, despite both players suffering from severe cramps in their previous match. Their availability for the starting lineup will be determined closer to game time. The coach is also considering extensive squad rotation, with Adrian Ugrisa and Mohamed Abu Rumi potentially featuring in the starting eleven. Niv Yehoshua and Amankwaa Forson are expected to play in midfield, and Pedro Amador is likely to continue up front. The team emphasized the need for precise lineup decisions considering all variables, but the coach expressed confidence in the team's ability to secure a victory in Haifa despite Maccabi Haifa's strong form.
Historically, Maccabi Haifa has struggled at home against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, losing four consecutive matches without scoring. Their last home win against Be'er Sheva was a 4-1 victory in April 2024 under coach Massai Dego. Maccabi Haifa is currently on a five-game winning streak, their longest since early 2023, and has a history of extended winning runs. Notably, their last three victories came after conceding first, positioning them as leaders in comeback wins. Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the reigning champion, arrives with four consecutive wins and a perfect away record, while Maccabi Haifa boasts a perfect home record. The match will be officiated by Orel Grinfeld at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
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