Hapoel Merhavim 3-1 Maccabi Ironi Sderot in the Liga Bet South B.

Hapoel Merhavim won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–W), scoring 8 and conceding 13.

The two sides have met 2 times: Hapoel Merhavim 1 win, Maccabi Ironi Sderot 1, 0 draws.