October 22nd features a match where Hapoel Katamon will play host to Hapoel Be’er Sheva in a meeting of these two Ligat ha’Al teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 20 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Hapoel Katamon sits at 3rd place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Maccabi Netanya. Don struck first for Hapoel Katamon in the 81st minute, then Don added another in the 5th minute of the second half’s stoppage time In the end, Maccabi Netanya couldn’t muster any offence and Hapoel Katamon ran away with the shutout win. With 19 points in their last 10 matches Hapoel Katamon should be reasonably happy with their performance, while hapoel Be’er Sheva sits at 4th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Sektzia Nes Tziona. Levan Kutalia struck first for Sektzia Nes Tziona in the 20th minute on a penalty kick, but Rotem Hatuel got the equalizer for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the 64th minute on a penalty kick earning Hapoel Be’er Sheva at least a draw. Hapoel Be’er Sheva is looking for direction having 4 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Hapoel Be’er Sheva won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s most prolific scorer has been Rotem Hatuel. The Israeli attacker has netted three goals over the last 5 matches. Hapoel Katamon’s most prolific scorer has been Ofek Biton. He has netted three goals over the last five matches.