Maccabi Bnei Raina vs Hapoel Jerusalem: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Maccabi Bnei Raina prepare to host Hapoel Jerusalem FC on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Maccabi Bnei Raina, currently 14th in the standings with 11 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 44 points. They've earned 5 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Hapoel Jerusalem FC, sitting 13th with 20 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 12 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Maccabi Bnei Raina and Hapoel Jerusalem FC have favored Maccabi Bnei Raina, with Hapoel Jerusalem FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Over the past few seasons, Maccabi Bnei Raina have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Ironi Tiberias, Maccabi Bnei Raina recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Gliklich, Jaber, Habshi, Abu Abaid, Hutba, Khalaili, Tiehi, Elmkies, Shaker, Damascan, Sefer. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Hapoel Jerusalem FC's last outing came against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Zamir, Shalom, Domgjoni, Laish, Agvadish, Idoko, Haimovich, Otomewo, Badash, Eshata, Rakonjac. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Maccabi Bnei Raina are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Maccabi Bnei Raina and Hapoel Jerusalem FC 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: Maccabi Bnei Raina's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Hapoel Jerusalem FC's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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