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
Key match information
Hapoel Petah Tikva played Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Hapoel Petah Tikva: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Beitar Jerusalem: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hapoel Petah Tikva scores 1.83 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Beitar Jerusalem scores 2.28 and concedes 1.06. League average: 3.16 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hapoel Petah Tikva 61%, Beitar Jerusalem 67%. Over 2.5: Hapoel Petah Tikva 61%, Beitar Jerusalem 67%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
Beitar Jerusalem has higher xG: 1.81 vs 1.53. Hapoel Petah Tikva: 12.8 shots per match, Beitar Jerusalem: 15.3.
Match halves
Hapoel Petah Tikva: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.67. Beitar Jerusalem: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.50.
Goals by minute
Hapoel Petah Tikva: 31-45+ (9 goals). Beitar Jerusalem: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Israeli Premier League: 3.16 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 60%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 7.00, BTTS 100%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Beitar Jerusalem is 15% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Hapoel Petah Tikva · 3 pts / match - 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 match.
1.83 goals / match - Hapoel Petah Tikva · 2.28 goals / match - Beitar Jerusalem
Beitar Jerusalem is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Hapoel Petah Tikva · 1.06 goals / match - Beitar Jerusalem
Hapoel Petah Tikva scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Beitar Jerusalem keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
Beitar Jerusalem scores in 83% of matches (15 of 18 matches), while Hapoel Petah Tikva keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hapoel Petah Tikva
Over / Under - Beitar Jerusalem
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Hapoel Petah Tikva · 1.56 pts / match - Beitar Jerusalem
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hapoel Petah Tikva - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Beitar Jerusalem - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 72%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hapoel Petah Tikva
Beitar Jerusalem
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Hapoel Petah Tikva 0 - 0 - 1 Beitar Jerusalem. Average goals 7.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.