Hapoel Tel Aviv is trying to avoid a sixth league loss in a row for the first time since October-November 1974, when it hosts MS. Ashdod as part of the 20th round of the Premier League.
Salim Tuama is still on the lines and has set up an offensive line-up. Eli Levy did not make any changes compared to the 11 that defeated Bnei Rayna, with Hamodi Kanaan returning to the squad and should be included as a substitute.