Hapoel Jerusalem vs Hapoel Petah Tikva: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hapoel Jerusalem FC prepare to host Hapoel Petah Tikva on January 23, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Hapoel Jerusalem FC, currently 13th in the standings with 15 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 5 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Hapoel Petah Tikva, sitting 6th with 26 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins 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 15 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Jerusalem FC and Hapoel Petah Tikva have favored Hapoel Jerusalem FC, ending in a 0-0 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Ironi Tiberias, Hapoel Jerusalem FC recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zamir, Nadir, Domgjoni, Laish, Shalom, Otomewo, Madmon, Vrasana, Eshata, Idoko, Rakonjac. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Hapoel Petah Tikva's last outing came against Beitar Jerusalem, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Katz, Nir, Rotman, Dgani, Cohen, Niddam, Amian, Songa, David, Cle, Koszta. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Jerusalem FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Jerusalem FC and Hapoel Petah Tikva 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 Jerusalem FC's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Hapoel Petah Tikva's games average 3.7 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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