Sakhnin vs Hapoel Jerusalem: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Bnei Sakhnin prepare to host Hapoel Jerusalem FC on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 17:30 under referee Berman, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Bnei Sakhnin, currently 8th in the standings with 28 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 26 points. They've earned 13 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Hapoel Jerusalem FC, sitting 13th with 20 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Bnei Sakhnin and Hapoel Jerusalem FC have favored Hapoel Jerusalem FC, ending in a 0-0 draw. Over the past few seasons, Hapoel Jerusalem FC have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Maccabi Haifa, Bnei Sakhnin recorded a 0-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Abu Nil, Salman, Brucic, Gantus, Hilu, Azugi, Bushnak, Maicom, Abuhav, Cudjoe, Miranyan. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Hapoel Jerusalem FC's last outing came against Hapoel Tel Aviv, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Zamir, Shalom, Domgjoni, Laish, Agvadish, Vrasana, Haimovich, Otomewo, Almagor, Rakonjac, Idoko. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Bnei Sakhnin are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Hapoel Jerusalem FC are likely to counter with a 4-4-2 setup. 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 a moderate number of goals: Bnei Sakhnin's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Hapoel Jerusalem FC's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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