10 December 2023 at 18:30

Referee: S. Levi

Match Summary

Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem drew 1:1. The match was played in Ligat Ha'al 2023. Goals were scored by Y. Shua 20′ (pen.), F. Pierrot 69′. 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Maccabi Haifa had 69% possession while Beitar Jerusalem held 31%. Maccabi Haifa had 24 shots (11 on target) compared to 4 (2 on target) for Beitar Jerusalem. Maccabi Haifa made 3 substitutions, Beitar Jerusalem made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem — 2 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.

Maccabi Haifa
Beitar Jerusalem
Kick Off
20′
Y. Shua

Penalty

Half Time
46′
B. BittonG. Morozov
ShowL. Refaelov
57′
I. HagagD. David
57′
R. GershonH. Shibli
66′
F. Pierrot

assist: L. Refaelov

69′
73′
A. YonaD. Azaria
81′
T. MuziR. Sason
Lior Refaelov90+6′
90′
F. FridayY. Ashkenazi
Full Time

Match Statistics

Maccabi Haifa had 69% possession against Beitar Jerusalem's 31%. Maccabi Haifa registered 24 shots (11 on target) while Beitar Jerusalem managed 4 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 10–0. Fouls committed: 13–9.

11Shots on Goal2
9Shots off Goal1
24Total Shots4
4Blocked Shots1
19Shots insidebox3
5Shots outsidebox1
13Fouls9
10Corner Kicks0
1Offsides1
69%Ball Possession31%
7Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves9
571Total passes266
496Passes accurate188
87%Passes %71%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Maccabi Haifa lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under M. Dego, while Beitar Jerusalem deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Y. Abukasis.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Maccabi Haifa is 6.81, compared to 6.89 for Beitar Jerusalem. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Maccabi Haifa's highest-rated starter is P. Cornud (6.92), while Beitar Jerusalem's best-rated player is Y. Shua (7.27).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Maccabi Haifa have contributed 2 goals and 3 assists this season, led by A. Seck (2G). Beitar Jerusalem's starters account for 14 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by A. Yona (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Maccabi Haifa deploy 4 defenders rated 6.88 on average, against Beitar Jerusalem's 4-man backline averaging 6.53. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Maccabi Haifa field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Beitar Jerusalem's 5 rated 6.96. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Maccabi Haifa start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Beitar Jerusalem averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 81% for Maccabi Haifa and 73% for Beitar Jerusalem. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Maccabi Haifa's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 11 for Beitar Jerusalem. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Maccabi Haifa's starting XI is 27.5 (youngest: S. Keouf (24), oldest: A. Seck (33)), while Beitar Jerusalem average 25.4 (youngest: A. Yona (21), oldest: Miguel Silva (30)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Maccabi Haifa's starters average 10 league appearances each, versus 21 for Beitar Jerusalem. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Maccabi Haifa4-2-3-14-2-3-1Beitar Jerusalem
GKDEFMIDFWD
40Keouf2Sundgren30Seck55Gershon27Cornud26Jaber5Show25Khalaili10Chery28Hagag9Pierrot55Silva26Bitton4Dgani20Dahan19Mizrachi16Soro24Kriaf14Muzi21Yona7Shua9Friday

Substitutes

Coach: M. Dego

Substitutes

Coach: Y. Abukasis

Maccabi HaifaPosition StrengthBeitar Jerusalem
6.81
Avg Rating
6.89
6.65Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.01
0G 0A0G 0A
6.88Defender (4 v 4)6.53
2G 3A0G 0A
Midfielder (5 v 5)6.96
0G 0A14G 6A
Maccabi Haifa4-2-3-1
40GoalkeeperS. Keouf6.7
2DefenderD. Sundgren
30DefenderA. Seck6.82G
55DefenderR. Gershon
27DefenderP. Cornud6.93A
26MidfielderM. Jaber
5MidfielderShow
25MidfielderA. Khalaili
10MidfielderT. Chery
28MidfielderI. Hagag
9ForwardF. Pierrot
Beitar Jerusalem4-2-3-1
55GoalkeeperMiguel Silva7.0
26DefenderB. Bitton
4DefenderO. Dgani
20DefenderO. Dahan6.5
19DefenderL. Mizrachi
16MidfielderI. Soro
24MidfielderO. Kriaf
14MidfielderT. Muzi6.63A
21MidfielderA. Yona7.07G1A
7MidfielderY. Shua7.37G2A
9ForwardF. Friday

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Maccabi Haifa have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Beitar Jerusalem show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Maccabi Haifa

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Beitar Jerusalem

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Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem Head to Head Results

Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem have met 4 times — Maccabi Haifa won 0, Beitar Jerusalem won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Beitar Jerusalem leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (25%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Beitar Jerusalem are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2026.

0

Maccabi Haifa

1

Drawn

3

Beitar Jerusalem

Goals: 1Goals: 7

Recent Meetings (4)

19 Apr 2026Beitar Jerusalem3 – 0Maccabi Haifa
22 Dec 2025Maccabi Haifa1 – 2Beitar Jerusalem
31 Aug 2025Beitar Jerusalem0 – 0Maccabi Haifa
19 Jul 2025Maccabi Haifa0 – 2Beitar Jerusalem
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 3 Apr 2026