 The following season Krupnik helped the newly promoted side to a fourth-place finish and qualification to the Intertoto Cup.On June 17, 2008, Krupnik signed a contract with Maccabi Haifa for 3 years worth $360,000.During his first season with the club Krupnik was a fixture in central defense appearing in 30 league matches, and helped Maccabi Haifa clinch their 11th Israeli Premier League title.