Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: match statistics
Maccabi Tel Aviv are the clear favorites in this fixture. The hosts, Hapoel Katamon, sit 13th in the table with a catastrophic home record: a 0% win rate and 71% loss rate, averaging just 0.57 goals per game. Their form is abysmal, marked by a streak of 5 consecutive home defeats. Conversely, 3rd-placed Maccabi Tel Aviv boast solid away form, featuring a 50% win rate, 50% clean sheets, and an impressive average of 2 goals scored against just 0.63 conceded per away match. The visitors hold a significant advantage in possession (61% vs 51%), shot conversion (11% vs 5%), and average xG (2.02 vs 1.42). The gulf in class between the two sides is immense, pointing towards a comfortable victory for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hapoel Katamon played against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on January 3, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Hapoel Katamon has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Maccabi Tel Aviv has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Hapoel Katamon scores 0.88 goals per game and allows 1.56. Maccabi Tel Aviv scores 2.06 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 3.14 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Hapoel Katamon's games and 63% of Maccabi Tel Aviv's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 63%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Maccabi Tel Aviv has the higher season xG average, 2.00 to 1.29 per game. Hapoel Katamon takes 10.3 shots per game, while Maccabi Tel Aviv takes 16.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Hapoel Katamon leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Maccabi Tel Aviv leads at halftime in 31% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hapoel Katamon's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Maccabi Tel Aviv, it is minutes 76-90+ (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 60% 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 3.00 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 Tel Aviv are the clear favorites in this fixture. The hosts, Hapoel Katamon, sit 13th in the table with a catastrophic home record: a 0% win rate and 71% loss rate, averaging just 0.57 goals per game. Their form is abysmal, marked by a streak of 5 consecutive home defeats. Conversely, 3rd-placed Maccabi Tel Aviv boast solid away form, featuring a 50% win rate, 50% clean sheets, and an impressive average of 2 goals scored against just 0.63 conceded per away match. The visitors hold a significant advantage in possession (61% vs 51%), shot conversion (11% vs 5%), and average xG (2.02 vs 1.42). The gulf in class between the two sides is immense, pointing towards a comfortable victory for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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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 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.37 |
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 Tel Aviv is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Hapoel Katamon · 1.2 pts / game - Maccabi Tel Aviv
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 Tel Aviv is 134% better for: goals scored per game.
0.88 goals / game - Hapoel Katamon · 2.06 goals / game - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.56 goals / game - Hapoel Katamon · 1.13 goals / game - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Hapoel Katamon scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).
Maccabi Tel Aviv scores in 88% of games (14 of 16 meczów), while Hapoel Katamon keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 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 - Maccabi Tel Aviv
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 Tel Aviv is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Hapoel Katamon · 1.44 pts / game - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hapoel Katamon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Maccabi Tel Aviv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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
Maccabi Tel Aviv
* 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 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.44 | 3.14 | • 3.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 60% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 67% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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 Hapoel Katamon's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Hapoel Katamon 1:3 Maccabi Tel Aviv. 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 Maccabi Tel Aviv?
Hapoel Katamon score 0.88 goals per game on average and Maccabi Tel Aviv 2.06. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Hapoel Katamon's matches and 63% of Maccabi Tel Aviv's.
What form are Hapoel Katamon and Maccabi Tel Aviv in?
Over the last 5 games Hapoel Katamon have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.