Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Haifa played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Israel Premier League on Sunday, February 1, 2026, a match that saw the lead change hands twice. This high-scoring draw provided plenty of action for the fans but ultimately left both teams wanting more from the contest. Hapoel Haifa struck first with a well-taken goal in the 20th minute, but Beitar responded with two quick goals either side of halftime to turn the game on its head. Just as Beitar looked set to see out the win, Hapoel Haifa found a late equalizer with a powerful header from a corner in the 85th minute to salvage a point. The match was end-to-end, with both goalkeepers making crucial saves to keep their teams in it. The point does little to alter either team's mid-table standing, with both remaining in a crowded pack in the league table. The Beitar manager expressed disappointment at conceding from a set-piece late on, while the Haifa coach was pleased with his team's fighting spirit.