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

As Maccabi Tel Aviv prepare to host Beitar Jerusalem on May 16, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, currently 3rd in the standings with 62 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 33 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 defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Beitar Jerusalem, sitting 2nd with 70 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 35 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 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem have favored Beitar Jerusalem, with Beitar Jerusalem claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-4). Over the past few seasons, Beitar Jerusalem have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-1-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Melika, Revivo, Shlomo, Camara, Asante, Shahar, Noy, Varela, Peretz, Sahiti, Madmon. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Beitar Jerusalem's last outing came against Maccabi Haifa, where they secured a 0-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Silva, Morozov, Dahan, Carabali, Antwi, Levi, Enow, Kalu, Ben Shimol, Muzie, Shua. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Maccabi Tel Aviv are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Maccabi Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv's fixtures have averaged 3.7 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Beitar Jerusalem's games average 3.8 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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