Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Beer Sheva meet on Saturday, Jan 23 at 7:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Premier League. Just 3 points separate them in the standings.

Hapoel Jerusalem come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Hapoel Beer Sheva, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Hapoel Jerusalem face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Hapoel Beer Sheva have won 9 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Hapoel Jerusalem won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Hapoel Jerusalem a slight edge, but Hapoel Beer Sheva are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.