Hapoel Katamon vs Hapoel Petah Tikva: match statistics
Hapoel Petah Tikva clearly outperforms the hosts in terms of form and clinicality. The visitors sit 6th in the table with a +3 goal difference on the road, while Hapoel Katamon ranks 13th with an alarming -8 balance at home. The hosts have won just 11% of their home matches and are on a dismal run (1 win in the last 5 matches), whereas the visitors win 33% of away games and have averaged 1.8 points per match in the last five rounds. Efficiency is key: Petah Tikva scores an average of 2.11 goals away with a 16% conversion rate, compared to Katamon's mere 0.78 goals at home with 7% efficiency. Additionally, the visitors possess better ball retention (51% vs 47%) and almost double the average shots on target (5 vs 3.11). Considering all metrics, an away victory is the most probable scenario, although Petah Tikva's high percentage of away draws (44%) means a split of points cannot be ruled out.
Hapoel Katamon vs Hapoel Petah Tikva: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hapoel Katamon played against Hapoel Petah Tikva in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Hapoel Katamon has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Hapoel Petah Tikva has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Hapoel Katamon scores 0.95 goals per game and allows 1.53. Hapoel Petah Tikva scores 1.79 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 3.15 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Hapoel Katamon's games and 63% of Hapoel Petah Tikva's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 63%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hapoel Petah Tikva has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.32 per game. Hapoel Katamon takes 10.7 shots per game, while Hapoel Petah Tikva takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Hapoel Katamon leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Hapoel Petah Tikva leads at halftime in 47% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hapoel Katamon's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Hapoel Petah Tikva, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Israeli Premier League games average 3.15 goals. Both teams score in 59% 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Hapoel Petah Tikva clearly outperforms the hosts in terms of form and clinicality. The visitors sit 6th in the table with a +3 goal difference on the road, while Hapoel Katamon ranks 13th with an alarming -8 balance at home. The hosts have won just 11% of their home matches and are on a dismal run (1 win in the last 5 matches), whereas the visitors win 33% of away games and have averaged 1.8 points per match in the last five rounds. Efficiency is key: Petah Tikva scores an average of 2.11 goals away with a 16% conversion rate, compared to Katamon's mere 0.78 goals at home with 7% efficiency. Additionally, the visitors possess better ball retention (51% vs 47%) and almost double the average shots on target (5 vs 3.11). Considering all metrics, an away victory is the most probable scenario, although Petah Tikva's high percentage of away draws (44%) means a split of points cannot be ruled out.
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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
| Hapoel Katamon | Hapoel Petah Tikva | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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.
Hapoel Petah Tikva is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Hapoel Katamon · 2.4 pts / game - Hapoel Petah Tikva
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.
Hapoel Petah Tikva is 88% better for: goals scored per game.
0.95 goals / game - Hapoel Katamon · 1.79 goals / game - Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Katamon is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.53 goals / game - Hapoel Katamon · 1.63 goals / game - Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Katamon scores in 74% of games (14 of 19 meczów), while Hapoel Petah Tikva keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
Hapoel Petah Tikva scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Hapoel Katamon keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 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 - Hapoel Katamon
Over / Under - Hapoel Petah Tikva
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.
Hapoel Petah Tikva is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / game - Hapoel Katamon · 1.79 pts / game - Hapoel Petah Tikva
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hapoel Katamon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 16%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hapoel Petah Tikva - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 32%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +8 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - 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
Hapoel Katamon
Hapoel Petah Tikva
* 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
| Hapoel Katamon | Liga | Hapoel Petah Tikva | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.47 | 3.15 | ▲ 3.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 59% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 24% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 68% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 79% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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 Hapoel Katamon's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Hapoel Petah Tikva. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hapoel Katamon vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Hapoel Katamon 2:1 Hapoel Petah Tikva. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hapoel Katamon vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Hapoel Katamon score 0.95 goals per game on average and Hapoel Petah Tikva 1.79. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Hapoel Katamon's matches and 63% of Hapoel Petah Tikva's.
What form are Hapoel Katamon and Hapoel Petah Tikva in?
Over the last 5 games Hapoel Katamon have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Hapoel Petah Tikva 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hapoel Katamon vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hapoel Katamon vs Hapoel Petah Tikva: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.