Maccabi Haifa's Poor Record Against Top Teams Under Coach Bakhar
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Haifa's coach Barak Bakhar has a poor record against top Israeli league teams, accumulating only 22 points out of 75 possible since his return. The team recently lost 5-2 to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, adding to a season record of zero points against major rivals. This includes losses to Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem, with upcoming matches against Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem.
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- Coach Barak Bakhar's teams have won only 6 of 25 games against top Israeli rivals.
- Maccabi Haifa lost 5-2 to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, continuing a poor streak against major teams.
- Bakhar's overall record against top teams is 22 points out of a possible 75.
- This season, Bakhar's teams have zero points from six games against top opponents.
- Upcoming matches include Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem.
Maccabi Haifa suffered a significant 5-2 defeat to Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Monday, despite entering the match on a five-game winning streak and leading the Israeli Premier League. This loss highlights a concerning trend for coach Barak Bakhar, whose record against the league's "big teams" has been particularly difficult since his return to Maccabi Haifa for a second tenure in the summer of 2024. After being fired in May 2025 following a 5-1 derby loss to Hapoel Haifa, Bakhar began his third stint with the club in October, succeeding Diego Flores.
Since returning from his brief period with Red Star Belgrade, Bakhar's record against top rivals is stark. Against Maccabi Tel Aviv, he has secured only 4 points out of a possible 21, with one win, one draw, and five losses, including a cup defeat. Against Beitar Jerusalem, his record stands at 7 points from 21, with two wins, one draw, and four losses. Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, he has accumulated 5 points from 21, with one win, two draws, and four losses, plus a cup loss. Against Hapoel Tel Aviv, he has achieved 6 points from 12, with two wins and two losses.
Overall, Bakhar has garnered just 22 points out of a possible 75 against these top teams, a mere 29.33% success rate. In 25 games, his teams have suffered 15 losses, secured 6 wins, and drawn 4. This season alone, Bakhar has earned zero points from six possible against top opponents, following a 3-1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv and the recent 5-2 defeat to Be'er Sheva. Upcoming fixtures include matches against Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem before the end of the first round.
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