Maccabi Haifa host Hapoel Beer Sheva on Monday, Oct 26 at 7:30 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 2 points in the Premier League, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Maccabi Haifa come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Hapoel Beer Sheva travel in good form (3W 1D 1L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Maccabi Haifa face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Hapoel Beer Sheva have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Hapoel Beer Sheva won 2–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

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