Hapoel Ramat Gan vs Beitar Jerusalem - Toto Cup Ligat Al

The Toto Cup Ligat Al returns to the home ground on August 17, 2026, where Hapoel Ramat Gan and Beitar Jerusalem will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Just as was the case in the previous meeting between the teams in April of last year, when Emery's side gave them such a scare in the Champions League tie at Villa Park, PSG were hanging on at the end.

Both Hapoel Ramat Gan and Beitar Jerusalem will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Toto Cup Ligat Al. Hapoel Ramat Gan's recent form is difficult to quantify, but the occasion itself should bring the best out of them. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Following a two-year stint in Seattle, Ogwumike continues to produce elite numbers in her 2026 campaign, averaging 16.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the Sparks.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Hapoel Ramat Gan favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Beitar Jerusalem are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Schalke had only 17 per cent of the possession but, having visited the club to interview their charismatic coach Miron Muslic, that is hardly a surprise.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. However, as Carrick admitted himself, a few moments such as Ainsley Maitland-Niles' equaliser for Everton, City's controversial VAR goal and now a shocking collapse against Brighton, have made it all feel very different.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. With positions in the Toto Cup Ligat Al table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.