NETANYA, Israel (Interstat) — Maccabi Tel Aviv delivered a commanding away performance Monday, defeating Ironi Kir Shmona 4-1 in a Liga Bet match at Winner Stadium. The visitors seized control early and never relented, improving their league record while handing the hosts another defeat.

The match, played on Feb. 2, 2026, was effectively decided in a dominant first half. Maccabi Tel Aviv opened the scoring just four minutes into the contest. Substitute Dor Peretz found the net, setting an immediate tone. The lead doubled in the 12th minute when defender Ariel Shirdatzki scored, assisted by fellow defender Mor Simantov.

Ironi Kir Shmona struggled to mount a response, and Maccabi Tel Aviv added a third goal in first-half stoppage time. Substitute Osher Davida scored in the 45th plus second minute, with the assist credited to substitute Heitor. The goal solidified a comprehensive halftime advantage.

The second half continued in a similar vein. Maccabi Tel Aviv extended its lead to 4-0 in the 63rd minute as substitute Kervin Andrade scored, finishing an assist from substitute Tyrese Asante. Ironi Kir Shmona managed a late consolation goal in the 79th minute from substitute Saied Farchi, who was set up by substitute Sagiv Yehezkel.

Discipline was an issue for both sides, with four yellow cards issued throughout the match. Heitor and Tyrese Asante of Maccabi Tel Aviv were booked in the 23rd and 31st minutes, respectively. Mor Simantov of Ironi Kir Shmona received a yellow in the 79th minute, and Sagiv Yehezkel was booked in the first minute of second-half stoppage time.

The result marked a significant rebound for Maccabi Tel Aviv, which suffered a 2-1 home loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv in its previous Liga Bet outing on Jan. 26. The team’s league record now stands at one win, one draw and no losses. Across all competitions this season, Maccabi Tel Aviv has 14 wins, seven draws and seven losses.

For Ironi Kir Shmona, the loss extends a difficult run. The team has now lost two and drawn one in its three Liga Bet matches this season. Its overall record across all competitions fell to eight wins, seven draws and 17 losses. The club has managed just one victory in its last five matches across all competitions.

The pre-match projections from Interstat were split. The organization’s game simulator had predicted a 1-1 draw, but its ELO rating system gave Maccabi Tel Aviv an 85.80 percent probability to win, a forecast the visiting side fulfilled convincingly.

This was the second meeting between the two sides this season. Maccabi Tel Aviv also won the previous encounter 3-1 on Oct. 27, 2025.

Looking ahead, Maccabi Tel Aviv will host MK Maccabi Bnei Reineh in its next Liga Bet match on Feb. 9. The team then travels to face MH Beitar Jerusalem on Feb. 16 before hosting Ashdod on Feb. 21.

Ironi Kir Shmona will seek to reverse its fortunes with a trip to face Maccabi Netanya on Feb. 7. The team then hosts Ironi Tiberias on Feb. 14 before traveling to play Hapoel Jerusalem on Feb. 21.