Israeli Premier League
The Israeli Premier League (Ligat Ha'al) is the top professional football division in Israel. It features 14 teams competing annually, with a split after the regular season into championship and relegation groups.
⚡ Attacking, fast-paced with emphasis on wing play and counter-attacks.
📌 Notable Facts
- The league is known in Hebrew as Ligat Ha'al and represents the top tier of Israeli football.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is the most successful club in league history, having won the most championships.
- The league functions with a split after the regular season into championship and relegation groups.
League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 17 | 4 | 3 | +31 | 55 | |
| 2 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | +29 | 51 | |
| 3 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | +22 | 46 | |
| 4 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | +18 | 45 | |
| 5 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | +21 | 39 | |
| 6 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | +5 | 35 | |
| 7 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | -11 | 31 | |
| 8 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | -8 | 29 | |
| 9 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -19 | 26 | |
| 10 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -8 | 24 | |
| 11 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -10 | 24 | |
| 12 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -17 | 23 | |
| 13 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -13 | 20 | |
| 14 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 19 | -40 | 11 |
① Hapoel Tel Aviv's quality should edge this derby.
② Petah Tikva will need discipline at the back to limit counters.
③ Key players on both sides could decide the result in a tight contest.
① Maccabi Haifa look to control possession and pace.
② Haifa's front three could exploit the away defense.
③ Home clean sheet is a strong possibility with solid organisation.
① Bnei Sakhnin carry a slight edge at home.
② Maccabi Bnei Raina will push forward and test the defense.
③ An entertaining clash with goals from both sides is likely.
① Ashdod's attack looks sharp against Ironi Tiberias' defense.
② Tiberias will need a strong midfield showing to disrupt the visitors.
③ Expect a comfortable away win with multiple goals.
① Maccabi Netanya and Hapoel Haifa share quality across the frontline.
② Haifa's experience could tilt a tight contest.
③ Expect late drama and an away win on the counter.
① Beitar Jerusalem have the stronger attack.
② Hapoel Jerusalem will want a reaction at home.
③ Expect a high-tempo derby with goals for both teams.
① Maccabi Tel Aviv look sharp at home and should edge Hapoel Beer Sheva.
② Beer Sheva will push hard and try to silence the crowd with a fast counter.
③ An entertaining affair with goals from both sides is likely, with the hosts edging it.