Beitar Jerusalem made it two wins from two against top opposition, following up their victory over Maccabi Haifa with a 1-0 home triumph against Hapoel Tel Aviv on January 2, 2026. This narrow but significant Israel Premier League result extends Beitar's winning run and boosts their standing in the league table. In a tense and physical encounter, the only goal came from a second-half set-piece, which Beitar defended resolutely thereafter. Hapoel Tel Aviv pushed for an equalizer, but Beitar's organization and determination saw them through to another clean sheet. This hard-fought victory underscores Beitar's resilience and marks them as a team in formidable form as the season progresses.