Hapoel Jerusalem welcomes Elitzur Macabi in a crucial match, significant for both teams' rankings and psychological states, marking a key fixture in the second half of the league season. Hapoel Jerusalem has shown a steady climb this season. In nine games, they have achieved five wins and four losses, averaging 81 points scored and 78.3 points conceded, with a net score difference of +2.7, currently placing them seventh. Their 55% win rate reflects a decent competitive form. It's worth noting the considerable difference between Hapoel's home and away records, especially their strong performance at home, with three wins and only one loss, nearly 11 points difference per game, and a winning streak. Elitzur faces a more challenging situation. After ten games, they have only managed a single win, with the rest ending in losses. A significant net score difference of -86 highlights their problems, requiring urgent adjustments. They've struggled to make headway away from home, suffering consecutive defeats on the road, with losses by at least ten points. Recent performances offer no obvious signs of improvement. In terms of first-half performance, the contrast is also stark. Hapoel Jerusalem, through an efficient offensive pace and stable defensive system, maintains a high conversion rate of around 80%. Conversely, Elitzur struggles with ball distribution and opportunity conversion, with a first-half scoring rate of only around 40%, and they frequently concede points to their opponents. These factors contribute to the differing levels of confidence and tactical readiness between the two teams. 12-25 02:55 Hapoel Jerusalem Elitzur Macabi Match direction: -14.5, Hapoel Jerusalem win, home