Matchday Championship Group - 36Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 18:00Teddy Stadium
Form — last 5
LDWDD
Form — last 5
DWLLD
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 Jerusalem1-0
ModelBEI 48%·D 28%·24% HAP
Model confidence54%
Key factors
- Beitar Jerusalem have won 4 of the last 6 H2H meetings, including the most recent three in a row, suggesting a current psychological and stylistic edge over Hapoel Tel Aviv
- Beitar hold home advantage at Teddy Stadium, where they won 1-0 against this same opponent in January 2026
- Both sides average only 0.8 goals scored per game in their last 5 matches, pointing strongly toward a low-scoring, tight contest
- Hapoel Tel Aviv's defensive record is notably worse (1.6 conceded per game vs Beitar's 1.2), giving Beitar a marginal edge in a tight game
- Mild weather (17°C, no rain, light wind) suits technically-oriented play but with both teams in modest form, conditions are unlikely to significantly alter the tactical balance
Analyst reasoning
Beitar Jerusalem enter this derby with clear H2H momentum, having won their last three meetings including a 1-0 victory on the road just 17 days prior, and they carry a better defensive record over recent form. Both teams are low-scoring and inconsistent, making a narrow home win — matching the scoreline pattern of three recent H2H results — the most plausible outcome. Hapoel Tel Aviv's leaky defence (1.6 conceded per game) and their away assignment at a partisan Teddy Stadium tilt the balance toward Beitar, though the draw remains a genuine possibility given both sides' attacking struggles.