On 09.05.2026, the Israel Premier League features a compelling match-up as Maccabi Haifa takes on Beitar Jerusalem. With both teams equally skilled, our in-depth analysis of their tactics, past performances in the Israel Premier League, and key player stats is crucial. Don’t miss out on our expert prediction, and get ready to place your bets on Maccabi Haifa vs. Beitar Jerusalem!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | |||||||
| 1 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 26 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 58/25 | 59 |
| 2 | Beitar Jerusalem | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 61/29 | 57 |
| 3 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 55/32 | 49 |
| 4 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 46/26 | 49 |
| 5 | Maccabi Haifa | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 50/28 | 42 |
| 6 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 41/36 | 37 |
| 7 | Maccabi Netanya | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 45/55 | 35 |
| 8 | Bnei Sakhnin | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 27/35 | 32 |
| 9 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 37/46 | 27 |
| 10 | Hapoel Haifa | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 31/44 | 25 |
| 11 | Ashdod | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 32/50 | 23 |
| 12 | Hapoel Katamon | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 22/37 | 21 |
| 13 | Ironi Tiberias | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 32/52 | 18 |
| 14 | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 26 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 17/59 | 12 |
| Premier League , Championship Round | |||||||
| 1 | Beitar Jerusalem | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 74/34 | 70 |
| 2 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 31 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 66/28 | 69 |
| 3 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 31 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 66/37 | 61 |
| 4 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 51/30 | 55 |
| 5 | Maccabi Haifa | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 53/40 | 45 |
| 6 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 43/49 | 37 |
Key Player Statistics: Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem
Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Haifa | 19.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Beitar Jerusalem | 22.12.2025 | 1-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Haifa | 31.08.2025 | 0-0 |
| Toto Cup Ligat Al | Maccabi Haifa | Beitar Jerusalem | 19.07.2025 | 0-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Haifa | 28.04.2025 | 1-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Beitar Jerusalem | 16.03.2025 | 3-3 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Beitar Jerusalem | 06.01.2025 | 1-3 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Haifa | 22.10.2024 | 3-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Haifa | 10.02.2024 | 0-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Beitar Jerusalem | 10.12.2023 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 06.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Petah Tikva | Maccabi Haifa | 02.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Haifa | 29.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 25.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Haifa | 19.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| State Cup | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Maccabi Haifa | 15.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 12.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Haifa | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 21.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Bnei Sakhnin | 15.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Beitar Jerusalem | 06.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 02.05.2026 | 4-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 28.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Beer Sheva | Beitar Jerusalem | 25.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Haifa | 19.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Katamon | Beitar Jerusalem | 12.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Ironi Tiberias | 04.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Netanya | Beitar Jerusalem | 23.02.2026 | 2-8 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 16.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Beer Sheva | Beitar Jerusalem | 09.02.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Maccabi Haifa VS Beitar Jerusalem
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem
Bookies' predictions
Maccabi Haifa
Betting Intelligence: Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem
htmlThis one means everything. Maccabi Haifa host Beitar Jerusalem in what could be one of the most emotionally charged fixtures of the Israel Premier League season, and the stakes could not be clearer. Beitar sit top of the table with 67 points from 30 games. Haifa are fifth, 22 points behind, fighting for European ambitions. This is a clash between a team chasing glory and a team fighting for pride.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a dead rubber for Haifa. Their recent form tells a complicated story. They've been wildly inconsistent, hammering Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-1 at home in January, then shipping four goals away at Hapoel Tel Aviv just days before this fixture. They lost 3-0 to Beitar back in April too. That's a worrying pattern against top opposition.
Beitar, on the other hand, have been absolutely relentless. They've put eight past Maccabi Netanya, beaten Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-2, and are scoring freely from multiple sources. Y. Shua and O. Atzili both have eight league goals. A. Yona adds seven more. Three genuine attacking threats. That's not a coincidence. That's a system working at full capacity.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head data is fascinating. In the last six competitive meetings, Beitar have won four. Haifa's only real bright spot came in cup football, where Maccabi have historically performed well in knockout games. But league form? Beitar have dominated this rivalry recently, and convincingly.
Here's the surprising statistical insight most casual fans will miss. In their last three league meetings, every single game has seen at least three goals scored. That's not noise. That's a clear pattern between two teams who simply cannot keep things tight against each other. The Over 2.5 Goals market at this fixture looks like serious value.
I'll also be watching T. Muzi and L. Gadrani in Beitar's midfield. Nine yellow cards and eight yellow cards respectively this season. In a high-intensity local derby, expect one of them to walk a disciplinary tightrope. The cards market is worth exploring here.
My prediction? Beitar Jerusalem win this 2-1. They have the quality, the momentum, and the psychological edge right now. Back Beitar on the Asian handicap and look at Both Teams to Score as your value combo. Atzili to score anytime also looks tempting given his output this campaign.
Saturday night football doesn't get more electric than this in Israel. Get your seat ready.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Seck | Senegal | 33 | Defender | 192 | 95 |
| J. Bataille | Belgium | 26 | Defender | 191 cm | 72 kg |
| D. Sabia | Israel | 33 | Attacker | 168 | 72 |
| Đ. Jovanović | Serbia | 27 | Attacker | 187 | 81 |
| K. Saief | USA | 32 | Defender | 176 cm | 72 kg |
| M. Ohana | Israel | 30 | Midfielder | 168 cm | n/a |
| P. Cornud | France | 29 | Defender | 177 cm | 60 kg |
| G. Naor | Israel | 27 | Midfielder | 185 cm | n/a |
| D. Haziza | Israel | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| A. Muhammad | Niger | 30 | Midfielder | 172 | 70 |
| E. Azoulay | Israel | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | 74 |
| S. Podgoreanu | Israel | 24 | Attacker | 193 cm | 80 kg |
| T. Stewart | Jamaica | 26 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| X. Severina | Curaçao | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | n/a |
| H. Ermakov | Ukraine | 24 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | 89 kg |
| R. Elimelech | Israel | 24 | Defender | 173 cm | 66 kg |
| L. Hermesh | Israel | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| L. Eissat | Israel | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Kasa | Israel | 21 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| Iyad Khalaili | Israel | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Carabalí | Colombia | 27 | Defender | 188 | 93 |
| A. Mendy | Senegal | 31 | Defender | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| Miguel Silva | Portugal | 31 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 78 kg |
| G. Morozov | Russia | 31 | Defender | 184 cm | 75 kg |
| D. Micha | Israel | 34 | Midfielder | 174 cm | n/a |
| O. Atzili | Israel | 32 | Attacker | 177 | n/a |
| Y. Shua | Israel | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Hugi | Israel | 30 | Attacker | 180 cm | 78 kg |
| Y. Cohen | Israel | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| G. Cohen | Israel | 25 | Defender | 176 cm | 74 kg |
| O. Dahan | Israel | 26 | Defender | 192 cm | n/a |
| Z. Zasno | Israel | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Muzi | Israel | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Aílson Tavares | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 188 cm | 72 kg |
| S. Kani | Israel | 23 | Attacker | 186 cm | n/a |
| A. Yona | Israel | 22 | Midfielder | 170 | 74 |
| J. Kalu | Nigeria | 28 | Attacker | 187 | 79 |
| N. Dabush | Israel | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Levi | Israel | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Shimol | Israel | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem match odds
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