Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Beitar JerusalemPrediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on February 9, 2026
On February 9, the match of the 22nd round of the Israeli championship will take place between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Beitar Jerusalem. The leaders are determined to strengthen their positions.
Our prediction for Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Beitar Jerusalem
For Hapoel, the current runners-up of the country, this season has been going very well. After 21 rounds of the national league, the team has 48 points, allowing them to be in 1st place in the standings. Hapoel has pulled 20 points ahead of the top 7 and has already secured a spot in the championship group of the tournament. In the Israel Cup, the team has reached the semifinals, where they will play against Bnei Yehuda. The Israelis also participated in the Conference League qualification but were eliminated at the quarterfinal stage.
Beitar has shown rather similar results. After 21 rounds of the Israeli Premier League, the team has earned 47 points, placing them in 2nd place in the standings, trailing the leader by just 1 point. Like Hapoel, the team has already guaranteed itself a place in the championship group. In the Israel Cup, Beitar lost to Bnei Yehuda at the quarterfinal stage. The team also took part in the Conference League qualification but lost in the semifinals.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Beitar Jerusalem: Key Statistics and Trends
- Hapoel's unbeaten home streak has lasted for 12 matches in a row.
- Beitar, in turn, has not lost away for 11 games and has 10 wins during this period.
- Beitar has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 4 matches.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva has scored 49 goals in the current Israeli championship season – the best result among all teams. Second place belongs to Beitar, who have 47 goals.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Beitar Jerusalem: Possible Starting Lineups
Hapoel: Eliasi – Lopez, Blorian, Diop, Ahmed – Kangwa, Ventura, Peretz – Ghana, Zlatanovic, Biton
Beitar: Silva – Cohen, Gadrani, Karabali, Morozov – Yona, Yarin, Yenov – Muzie, Shua, Kalu
Previous Matches: Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Beitar Jerusalem
In the last five meetings between the clubs, Hapoel holds the advantage. The team has won three times during this period, with the other two matches ending in a draw.
Free Prediction for the Match: Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Beitar Jerusalem
Both teams are in excellent form, so predicting a winner will be difficult. However, both have very strong attacks – that is why my bet is on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.5).