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

As Hapoel Beer Sheva prepare to host Maccabi Tel Aviv on May 19, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hapoel Beer Sheva, currently 1st in the standings with 73 points from 33 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 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, sitting 3rd with 65 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 29 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Beer Sheva and Maccabi Tel Aviv have favored Hapoel Beer Sheva, with Maccabi Tel Aviv claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). This fixture has generally favored Hapoel Beer Sheva in recent years.

In their previous league match against Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Beer Sheva recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Marciano, Lopes, Blorian, Diop, Mizrahi, Kangwa, Ventura, Peretz, Ganah, Zlatanovic, Abu Rumi. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's last outing came against Maccabi Haifa, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Melika, Revivo, Camara, Asante, Jehezkel, Shahar, Sissokho, Peretz, Andrade, Abu Farkhi, Sahiti. 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 Tel Aviv 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 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Maccabi Tel Aviv's games average 3.5 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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