Ashdod vs Maccabi Haifa: match statistics
Maccabi Haifa is the clear favorite in this fixture. Ashdod is enduring a disastrous run – five consecutive defeats without scoring, highlighting severe offensive struggles and a deep crisis of form. The hosts have won just 25% of their home games, conceding an average of 1.75 goals per match. Conversely, the visitors are in solid form, recording 3 wins in their last 5 matches with an impressive tally of 18 goals during that span. Maccabi Haifa dominates statistically: higher average possession (58% vs 47%), superior xG (1.69 vs 1.4), and excellent away defense – conceding just 0.75 goals on average with a 50% clean sheet rate. The visitors' positive away goal difference (+5) and Ashdod's dismal streak point towards a Maccabi Haifa win.
Ashdod vs Maccabi Haifa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ashdod played against Maccabi Haifa in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on December 31, 2025. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
Ashdod has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Maccabi Haifa has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Ashdod scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 1.93. Maccabi Haifa scores 1.80 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 3.14 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Ashdod's games and 60% of Maccabi Haifa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 53%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Maccabi Haifa has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.35 per game. Ashdod takes 11.7 shots per game, while Maccabi Haifa takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Ashdod leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Maccabi Haifa leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.27 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ashdod's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Maccabi Haifa, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Israeli Premier League games average 3.14 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Maccabi Haifa is the clear favorite in this fixture. Ashdod is enduring a disastrous run – five consecutive defeats without scoring, highlighting severe offensive struggles and a deep crisis of form. The hosts have won just 25% of their home games, conceding an average of 1.75 goals per match. Conversely, the visitors are in solid form, recording 3 wins in their last 5 matches with an impressive tally of 18 goals during that span. Maccabi Haifa dominates statistically: higher average possession (58% vs 47%), superior xG (1.69 vs 1.4), and excellent away defense – conceding just 0.75 goals on average with a 50% clean sheet rate. The visitors' positive away goal difference (+5) and Ashdod's dismal streak point towards a Maccabi Haifa win.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ashdod | Maccabi Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Maccabi Haifa is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Ashdod · 2 pts / game - Maccabi Haifa
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Maccabi Haifa is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.47 goals / game - Ashdod · 1.8 goals / game - Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Haifa is 80% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.93 goals / game - Ashdod · 1.07 goals / game - Maccabi Haifa
Ashdod scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Maccabi Haifa keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 meczów).
Maccabi Haifa scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Ashdod keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ashdod
Over / Under - Maccabi Haifa
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Maccabi Haifa is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Ashdod · 1.6 pts / game - Maccabi Haifa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ashdod - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Maccabi Haifa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ashdod
Maccabi Haifa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Israeli Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Ashdod | Liga | Maccabi Haifa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.40 | 3.14 | ▼ 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 61% | • 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 61% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 24% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 66% | ▼ 47% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 81% | • 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Ashdod's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Maccabi Haifa. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ashdod vs Maccabi Haifa?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Ashdod 0:4 Maccabi Haifa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ashdod vs Maccabi Haifa?
Ashdod score 1.47 goals per game on average and Maccabi Haifa 1.80. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Ashdod's matches and 60% of Maccabi Haifa's.
What form are Ashdod and Maccabi Haifa in?
Over the last 5 games Ashdod have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Maccabi Haifa 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ashdod vs Maccabi Haifa?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ashdod vs Maccabi Haifa: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.