Predictions & Statistics

Maccabi Haifa sit 5 with 42 points after 26 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 11 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses, together with goals at 50:28, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through G. Melamed (10 goals), T. Stewart (10 goals), D. Haziza (6 goals), with creative support from K. Gorre (6 assists), E. Azoulay (4 assists), M. Ohana (4 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been fairly stable. At home, they have managed 8 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses, a return that supports a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show balanced attacking football.

Hapoel Petah Tikva approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 6 with 37 points from 26 matches. The overall return of 9 wins, 10 draws, and 7 defeats with a 41:36 goal balance points toward poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Going forward they depend heavily on M. Koszta (8 goals), R. David (8 goals), C. Songa (6 goals), with creative support from Cle (5 assists), N. Niddam (5 assists), C. Songa (3 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, the split record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses points to a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader football approach still suggests balanced attacking football.