Upcoming Match: Beitar Jerusalem Hosts Maccabi Netanya
Match Preview
The 33rd round of the Israeli Premier League playoffs continues this Sunday as Beitar Jerusalem faces Maccabi Netanya at the Teddy Stadium. Following a loss to Maccabi Haifa in the previous match, Beitar Jerusalem aims to capitalize on any slip by their competitors and reclaim a challenge for third place.
Beitar Jerusalem’s Recent Form
Head Coach Barak Itzhaki’s squad arrives at this critical match after suffering a 2-1 defeat at home against Maccabi Haifa. Prior to that, however, they showcased a strong performance with a convincing 3-1 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv, also at Teddy Stadium. The team is poised to return to winning ways against the side from Sharon.
Starting XI for Beitar Jerusalem:
- Miguel Silva
- Omri Atzil
- Jean Marslan
- Gil Cohen
- Grigory Morozov
- Timothy Muzzi
- Ismaila Soro
- Yarin Levi
- Adi Yonah
- Jordan Shua
- Silva Kani
Maccabi Netanya’s Outlook
On the opposing side, Maccabi Netanya, managed by Yossi Abukasis, ended an eight-game winless streak in their last match, achieving a dramatic 2-1 victory over Hapoel Be’er Sheva. The team will look to build on this momentum, despite feeling that their season is nearing its conclusion.
Starting XI for Maccabi Netanya:
- Omer Niroun
- Helberto Tabarash
- Karam Jaber
- Muhammad Jetei
- Itay Ben Shabat
- Rotem Kler
- Yuval Shade
- Maxim Plakushchenko
- Maor Levi
- Freddy Vargas
- Daniel Dapaah
Historical Head-to-Head
In the context of their historical encounters, Beitar Jerusalem holds a slight edge over Maccabi Netanya. In their last five meetings, Beitar has won three times, while Netanya has claimed victory once, with start draw recorded.
As both teams gear up for what promises to be an exciting matchup, fans can anticipate a fierce contest as each side strives for crucial points in the latter stages of the season