Ashdod MS and Beitar Jerusalem shared the points in a 1-1 draw during their Israel Premier League clash on Monday, January 26, 2026. A match of high tension but limited quality saw both teams score from set-pieces, with neither able to find a decisive winner in the second half. Beitar Jerusalem took the lead midway through the first half with a powerful header from a corner, but Ashdod responded in similar fashion just before the interval. The second half was a cagey affair, with both teams seemingly more concerned with avoiding defeat than chasing a victory, leading to a scarcity of chances. The draw is a slightly more positive result for Ashdod in their battle against relegation, whereas Beitar will be disappointed not to have taken maximum points against a team in the lower half. The Ashdod manager praised his team's resilience, and the Beitar coach rued his side's inability to control the game after going ahead. The physical contest was reflected in a high foul count and several yellow cards shown.