Predictions & Statistics

Maccabi Tel Aviv approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 3 on 49 points after 26 outings. With 14 wins, 7 draws, and 5 defeats plus a goal balance of 55:32, they continue to show good form over their recent run. Their attacking quality is driven by D. Peretz (13 goals), I. Shahar (12 goals), Saied Abu Farchi (7 goals), with creative support from Roy Revivo (9 assists), S. Jehezkel (5 assists), D. Peretz (3 assists), and at the back they have appeared fairly stable. At home, the split of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses supports the view of a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.

Hapoel Petah Tikva sit 6 with 37 points after 26 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 9 wins, 10 draws, and 7 defeats, and the 41:36 goal record continues to suggest poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Their attacking burden often falls 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 at the back they have been 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.