Netanya vs Beitar Jerusalem: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Maccabi Netanya prepare to host Beitar Jerusalem on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Maccabi Netanya, currently 7th in the standings with 31 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 16 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses 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 10 goals scored.

Beitar Jerusalem, sitting 2nd with 48 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Maccabi Netanya 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 Maccabi Bnei Raina, Maccabi Netanya recorded a 4-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Antman, Keller, Konate, Kulikov, Jaber, Ouattara, Tavares, Zaarura, Levi, Bilu, Davo. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Beitar Jerusalem's last outing came against Maccabi Tel Aviv, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Silva, Cohen, Gadrani, Carabali, Antwi, Levi, Enow, Muzie, Yona, Gonzalez, Shua. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Maccabi Netanya are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Maccabi Netanya 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 a moderate number of goals: Maccabi Netanya's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Beitar Jerusalem's games average 2.3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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