Maccabi Haifa Cruises Past Beitar Jerusalem in Israel Premier League Showdown

Maccabi Haifa delivered a commanding 3–0 victory over arch-rivals Beitar Jerusalem on May 10, 2026, in a heated Israel Premier League encounter. The match, held at Haifa’s Sammy Ofer Stadium, saw the home side control proceedings from the first whistle, with a dominant midfield display that neutralized Beitar’s attacking threats.

The deadlock was broken in the 22nd minute when Maccabi Haifa’s winger cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the far corner. The goal energized the home crowd, and just before half-time, a well-worked set piece doubled the lead – a header from a corner kick that left the Beitar goalkeeper stranded. In the second half, Maccabi Haifa continued to press and added a third goal in the 67th minute after a defensive error allowed their striker to slot home calmly.

Defensive Solidity and Table Impact

Defensively, Maccabi Haifa were impeccable, limiting Beitar Jerusalem to just two shots on target. The clean sheet was their fifth in the last seven league matches. This result keeps Maccabi Haifa in contention for the league title, while Beitar Jerusalem’s inconsistent form leaves them stuck in mid-table. The victory also extends Maccabi Haifa’s unbeaten run against Beitar at home to four matches, reinforcing their superiority in this classic Israeli rivalry.

For Beitar, the defeat exposes ongoing defensive frailties that have plagued their campaign. They will need to regroup quickly as they face another top-half side next weekend.