Match Analysis: Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Beitar Jerusalem
← Back to fixturesMatchday Championship Group - 34Tuesday, 19 May 2026 at 17:30HaMoshava Stadium
Form — last 5
LLDDD
Form — last 5
LDWDD
Current group table
Group Premier League , Championship Round standings
| # | Team | P | Form | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 36 | WDWWL | +41 | 79 |
| 2 |  Beitar Jerusalem | 36 | LDWDD | +38 | 76 |
| 3 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv | 36 | DWLLD | +29 | 66 |
| 4 |  Hapoel Tel Aviv | 36 | DWLLD | +17 | 60 |
| 5 |  Maccabi Haifa | 36 | WLDWW | +19 | 55 |
| 6 |  Hapoel Petah Tikva | 36 | LLDDD | -9 | 40 |
Injuries & suspensions
Team news
No injuries or suspensions reported for this fixture.
AI prediction report
Analyst verdict
AI Prediction Report
Generated —
Predicted result
Beitar Jerusalem1-2
ModelHAP 22%·D 28%·50% BEI
Model confidence58%
Key factors
- Beitar Jerusalem have dominated this fixture recently, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings including both encounters in the 2025/26 season with an aggregate of 6-2
- Hapoel Petah Tikva's poor form (LLDDD) and low scoring average of 1.0 goals per game suggests they struggle to break down opposition defenses
- Beitar Jerusalem's away record in this fixture is strong — they won 3-1 at HaMoshava Stadium in January 2026 and 2-0 there in April 2024
- Both teams are drawing frequently in recent form, but Beitar have shown more attacking quality when it matters, particularly in big fixtures
- Ideal weather conditions (21.7°C, minimal wind, no rain) favor technical play, which may slightly benefit Beitar's more accomplished squad
Analyst reasoning
Beitar Jerusalem hold a commanding head-to-head advantage over Hapoel Petah Tikva, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings with a significant goal difference, and have won both encounters this season. Despite both sides showing moderate and draw-heavy recent form, Beitar's superior H2H record at this ground specifically (wins in January 2026 and April 2024) and their slightly better defensive record make them the clear favorites. A narrow away win is the most probable outcome, though the draw remains a realistic possibility given both teams' tendency to share points in recent weeks.