Predictions & Statistics

Hapoel Tel Aviv come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 4 with 49 points from 26 matches. The record of 15 wins, 6 draws, and 5 defeats, together with a 46:26 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through S. Turiel (12 goals), L. Loizou (5 goals), O. Altman (4 goals), with creative support from S. Turiel (4 assists), L. Loizou (2 assists), O. Altman (2 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. At home, they have returned 12 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, a split that suggests a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

Maccabi Haifa sit 5 with 42 points after 26 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 11 wins, 9 draws, and 6 defeats with a 50:28 goal balance points toward poor form with results showing a clear downward trend. Going forward they depend heavily on G. Melamed (10 goals), T. Stewart (9 goals), D. Haziza (5 goals), with creative support from K. Gorre (6 assists), E. Azoulay (4 assists), M. Ohana (4 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, they have returned 3 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses, which indicates a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they tend to play with balanced attacking football.