Preview: State Cup Women’s Match Set for Tuesday in Petah Tikva

PETAH TIKVA, Israel (Interstat) — A State Cup Women’s round of 16 matchup on Tuesday pits two sides carrying momentum from narrow league victories into the knockout tournament.

MK Hapoel Petah Tikva will host MK Maccabi Bnei Reineh at Municipal Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time on Jan. 13, 2026.

The home side enters following a comeback victory. On Thursday, Petah Tikva conceded an early goal to Hap Ir Bnot Karm but rallied for a 2-1 win. That result provided a boost ahead of their cup fixture.

The visitors from Bnei Reineh also secured a tight 1-0 result in their most recent outing, defeating MH Hapoel Kfar Shalem last Friday. The shutout victory could bolster defensive confidence for the cup tie.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, this defensive resilience may prove decisive. The projection forecasts a low-scoring affair, with Bnei Reineh edging Petah Tikva by a final score of 1-0.

The State Cup represents a chance for both clubs to pursue silverware outside their regular league campaigns. The single-elimination format increases the pressure, where one mistake can end a team’s tournament.

Petah Tikva will look to leverage home-field advantage and its attacking momentum from last week’s two-goal performance to challenge the simulation’s prediction. Bnei Reineh will aim to replicate its organized defensive display from its previous match.

Weather conditions at kickoff are expected to be clear and cool, with temperatures near 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).

The winner will advance to the quarterfinal round of the State Cup, Israel’s premier domestic women’s football knockout competition.