Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Beitar Jerusalem: match statistics
Beitar Jerusalem presents significantly higher form and quality, sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins this season. The visitors have won all of their last 5 matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding just 2, confirming their excellent shape. In away matches, Beitar wins a staggering 88% of games, recording an average of 3.13 goals per match while conceding only 1.38, resulting in a +14 goal difference. Hapoel Petah Tikva, despite a good run of 4 wins in their last 5 matches, has much weaker home stats—winning only 33% of home games and failing to score in 44% of matches. Beitar's advantage in possession (63% vs 52%), shot efficiency (21% vs 12%), and higher average xG (1.82 vs 1.54) further argues for an away win. Considering all statistics, a victory for Beitar Jerusalem is the most probable scenario for this fixture.
Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Beitar Jerusalem: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hapoel Petah Tikva played against Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Hapoel Petah Tikva has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Beitar Jerusalem has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Hapoel Petah Tikva scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 1.56. Beitar Jerusalem scores 2.28 and allows 1.06. Games in this league average 3.16 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Hapoel Petah Tikva's games and 67% of Beitar Jerusalem's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 67%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Beitar Jerusalem has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.53 per game. Hapoel Petah Tikva takes 12.8 shots per game, while Beitar Jerusalem takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Hapoel Petah Tikva leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Beitar Jerusalem leads at halftime in 39% and scores 1.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hapoel Petah Tikva's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Beitar Jerusalem, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Israeli Premier League games average 3.16 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 7.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Beitar Jerusalem presents significantly higher form and quality, sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins this season. The visitors have won all of their last 5 matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding just 2, confirming their excellent shape. In away matches, Beitar wins a staggering 88% of games, recording an average of 3.13 goals per match while conceding only 1.38, resulting in a +14 goal difference. Hapoel Petah Tikva, despite a good run of 4 wins in their last 5 matches, has much weaker home stats—winning only 33% of home games and failing to score in 44% of matches. Beitar's advantage in possession (63% vs 52%), shot efficiency (21% vs 12%), and higher average xG (1.82 vs 1.54) further argues for an away win. Considering all statistics, a victory for Beitar Jerusalem is the most probable scenario for this fixture.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Hapoel Petah Tikva | Beitar Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Beitar Jerusalem is 15% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Hapoel Petah Tikva · 3 pts / game - Beitar Jerusalem
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Beitar Jerusalem is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - Hapoel Petah Tikva · 2.28 goals / game - Beitar Jerusalem
Beitar Jerusalem is 47% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.56 goals / game - Hapoel Petah Tikva · 1.06 goals / game - Beitar Jerusalem
Hapoel Petah Tikva scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Beitar Jerusalem keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Beitar Jerusalem scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Hapoel Petah Tikva keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hapoel Petah Tikva
Over / Under - Beitar Jerusalem
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hapoel Petah Tikva is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / game - Hapoel Petah Tikva · 1.56 pts / game - Beitar Jerusalem
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hapoel Petah Tikva - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Beitar Jerusalem - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 72%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +10 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Hapoel Petah Tikva
Beitar Jerusalem
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Israeli Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Hapoel Petah Tikva | Liga | Beitar Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.39 | 3.16 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 59% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 61% | 60% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 25% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 67% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 79% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Hapoel Petah Tikva's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Beitar Jerusalem. Games average 7.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Beitar Jerusalem?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Hapoel Petah Tikva 1:3 Beitar Jerusalem. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Beitar Jerusalem?
Hapoel Petah Tikva score 1.83 goals per game on average and Beitar Jerusalem 2.28. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Hapoel Petah Tikva's matches and 67% of Beitar Jerusalem's.
What form are Hapoel Petah Tikva and Beitar Jerusalem in?
Over the last 5 games Hapoel Petah Tikva have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Beitar Jerusalem 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Beitar Jerusalem?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Beitar Jerusalem: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.