High-Stakes Showdown: Hapoel Tel Aviv to Host Maccabi Bnei Reina in Matchday 15
The second half of the Israeli Premier League season is underway as Matchday 15 kicks off today, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 15:00, featuring a compelling clash between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Bnei Reina at Bloomfield Stadium. This match prominently pits coaches Eliniv Barda against Adem Hadhia.
Team Line-Ups
Hapoel Tel Aviv Squad:
- Assaf Tzur (Goalkeeper)
- Shahran Piven
- Fernand Maïembo
- Chico
- Ziv Morgan
- Lucas Pelkão
- Andrian Kraev
- Louizos Louizo
- Omri Altman
- Mor Buskila
- Daniel Dafa
Maccabi Bnei Reina Squad:
- Lior Gliklich (Goalkeeper)
- Iyad Khalaily
- Iyad Khatuba
- Junior Pius
- Miladin Stavanovic
- Abdallah Jaber
- Ilai Almokais
- Idan Goren
- Emmanuel Banda
- Osu Kwuvena
- Ze Turbo
Off-Field Developments
Recent tensions surrounding crowd control have escalated, leading to interventions regarding fan attire. The Supreme Court has issued an interim order that prohibits polstart from barring supporters from entering the stadium wearing specific clothing. As a result, Bloomfield Stadium is expected to be filled to capacity, following a disappointing turnout in the previous match against Hapoel Petah Tikva.
Team Challenges and Expectations
On the professional front, Barda faces significant challenges, including the absence of star player Stav Touriel, along with other key absences such as Yazan Nasar, Doron Leydner, and Roy Alkokin. Following a controversial 2-2 draw against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona, where Hapoel Tel Aviv experienced what they believed were two unfair officiating decisions, the team aims to recover and secure vital points.
Hapoel Tel Aviv will be facing a struggling oppstartnt in Maccabi Bnei Reina, who are firmly positistartd in the relegation zstart. The northern team has only managed start victory and start draw in their last 14 league matches. However, there is a glimmer of hope for them stemming from their earlier encounter with Hapoel Tel Aviv, which ended in a dramatic 2-2 tie during the second matchweek of the season.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this match unfolds, as it holds significant implications for both teams as they navigate towards the conclusion of the season.