Hapoel Be’er Sheva Maintains Top Spot in Israeli Premier League
Round 17 Highlights
The 17th round of the Israeli Premier League commenced today (Saturday) with several exciting matches. Hapoel Be’er Sheva solidified its position at the top of the league table with an impressive 5-0 victory over Bnei Sakhnin. Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv celebrated a return to form, defeating Hapoel Jerusalem 3-1.
Key Matches and Performances
In other notable results, Maccabi Netanya faced a crushing defeat, being overwhelmed 4-0 by Ironi Tiberias. Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s decisive win not only secured their lead but also provided much-needed breathing room in the standings for at least another round.
Standings Update
As of now, Be’er Sheva sits comfortably at the top with 41 points. Betar Jerusalem, who has yet to play this round, currently ranks second, trailing by just three points after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recent performance. Maccabi Haifa will only enter the fray on Monday, potentially facing a tense situation if Netanya were to leap ahead of them in the standings.
Hapoel Tel Aviv finds itself in fifth place, also currently without a match in this round.
Current Top Five in the Premier League
- Hapoel Be’er Sheva: 41 points, Goal Difference: +27
- Betar Jerusalem: 36 points, Goal Difference: +20
- Maccabi Tel Aviv: 33 points, Goal Difference: +17
- Maccabi Haifa: 25 points, Goal Difference: +15
- Hapoel Tel Aviv: 25 points, Goal Difference: +9
The current landscape of the league sets the stage for another thrilling week of Israeli football, with significant implications for all teams involved as they vie for top positions.