Sakhnin vs Hapoel Tel Aviv: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Bnei Sakhnin prepare to host Hapoel Tel Aviv on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises an intriguing contest.

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 Tel Aviv, sitting 3rd with 44 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins 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 11 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Bnei Sakhnin and Hapoel Tel Aviv have favored Hapoel Tel Aviv, with Hapoel Tel Aviv claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

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 Tel Aviv's last outing came against Hapoel Jerusalem FC, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Tzur, Leidner, Chico, Archel, Coco, Falcao, Kraev, Lemkin, Loizou, Torial, Altman. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Bnei Sakhnin are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Bnei Sakhnin and Hapoel 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 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 Tel Aviv's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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