H. Beer Sheva vs Maccabi Haifa: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hapoel Beer Sheva prepare to host Maccabi Haifa on May 23, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al, Championship Group fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Hapoel Beer Sheva, currently 1st in the standings with 76 points from 34 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 38 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Maccabi Haifa, sitting 5th with 49 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Beer Sheva and Maccabi Haifa have favored Hapoel Beer Sheva, with Maccabi Haifa claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Overall, Hapoel Beer Sheva have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beer Sheva recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Marciano, Baltaksa, Blorian, Diop, Mizrahi, Kangwa, Ventura, Peretz, Levy, Zlatanovic, Abu Rumi. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Maccabi Haifa's last outing came against Hapoel Petah Tikva, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Kaiuf, Faingezicht, Sztejfman, Seck, Bataille, Agba, Darzi, Azoulay, Gabay, Melamed, Lusky. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Beer Sheva are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Beer Sheva and Maccabi Haifa are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hapoel Beer Sheva's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Maccabi Haifa's games average 3.3 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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