Fixture between Maccabi Tel Aviv x Hapoel Jerusalem is looking to be one of those spectacles where momentum gets out the window. Starting
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s been all over the shop, their displays fluctuating from brilliant to questionable. Meanwhile, Hapoel Jerusalem’s grinding through a slump, their defense looking shaky.
Checking past meetings, it’s a crapshoot. Maccabi Tel Aviv’s enjoyed the edge lately, but footy’s got a terrible memory.
For what it’s worth: Both teams’ve got issues. Maccabi Tel Aviv’s midfield’s off-rhythm, while Hapoel Jerusalem’s frontline craves a cutting edge.
When it comes to the Cup, this matchup carries added significance. The division’s fight for top spots means every result matters, and both teams know a statement win here could shift momentum in the rankings. How they’ve fared lately in the Cup suggests neither side can afford lapses, making this tie even more compelling.
But hey, there’s a vibe about this one—perhaps, it’s the game where somebody delivers.
Bottom line: This ain't just another match—it's must-watch action with ramifications at both ends of the table. Don't miss it.Maccabi Tel Aviv: ofek melika, Noam Ben Harush, Heitor, Mohamed Ali Camara, Denny Gropper, Kristijan Belic, Itamar Noy, Ben Lederman, Sayed Abu Farkhi, Dor David Turgeman, Sagiv Shalom Yehezkel
Hapoel Jerusalem: Ben Anbary Gordin, Kay Laish, Yonatan, David Domgjoni, tamir haimovich, Harel Shalom, Don, Cedric Franck, Oli, Ido, nati shafrau, Almagor, Ohad, Ilay Madmoun, Aweka AshataThe latest head-to-head meetings of competitors in every tournament. Following this statistics we conclude that Maccabi Tel Aviv has historical advantage.
Over the last games Maccabi Tel Aviv holds wins - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Hapoel Jerusalem on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Based on the games played we come to a conclusion that rivals are in similar shape.
Maccabi Tel Aviv: Hamrun Spartans – (Win 3:1), Hamrun Spartans – (Win 1:2), Pafos – (Loss 0:1), Pafos – (Draw 1:1), Hapoel Rishon Letzion – (Win 2:1).
Hapoel Jerusalem: Maccabi Netanya – (Win 4:0), Hapoel Tel Aviv – (Loss 3:0), Hapoel Petah Tikva – (Win 1:0), Ironi Ashdod – (Win 1:2), Olimpia Grudziadz – (Draw 1:1).