Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Maccabi Haifa prepare to host Beitar Jerusalem on May 9, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al, Championship Group fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Maccabi Haifa, currently 5th in the standings with 45 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 25 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Beitar Jerusalem, sitting 1st with 67 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 32 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 draw 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 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem have favored Beitar Jerusalem, with Beitar Jerusalem claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). Over the past few seasons, Beitar Jerusalem have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Hapoel Petah Tikva, Maccabi Haifa recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Kaiuf, Faingezicht, Eissat, Amir, Zasano, Agba, Azoulay, Saief, Don, Benson, Grimberg. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Beitar Jerusalem's last outing came against Maccabi Tel Aviv, where they secured a 4-2 victory using a 4-5-1 system. Their starting XI featured Silva, Cohen, Gadrani, Carabali, Antwi, Kalu, Ben Shimol, Levi, Enow, Atzili, Shua. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Maccabi Haifa are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem 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: Maccabi Haifa's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Beitar Jerusalem's games average 4 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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