Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem: match statistics
Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Maccabi Haifa played against Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on May 9, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Maccabi Haifa has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Beitar Jerusalem has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Maccabi Haifa scores 1.71 goals per game and allows 1.29. Beitar Jerusalem scores 2.39 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Maccabi Haifa's games and 68% of Beitar Jerusalem's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 68%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Beitar Jerusalem has the higher season xG average, 1.87 to 1.83 per game. Maccabi Haifa takes 15.7 shots per game, while Beitar Jerusalem takes 16.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Maccabi Haifa leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Beitar Jerusalem leads at halftime in 45% and scores 1.45 after halftime.
When the teams score
Maccabi Haifa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Beitar Jerusalem, it is minutes 76-90+ (26 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Israeli Premier League games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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
Beitar Jerusalem are in markedly better form: the visitors have won 4 of their last 5 matches and scored 13 goals, averaging 2.6 points per match in that period, whereas Maccabi Haifa have 1 win in 5 and only 3 goals with 0.6 points per match. Seasonally Beitar have 74 goals and an average of 2.87 goals away with a 19% shot conversion and 6.13 shots on target per match, while Maccabi have 53 goals this season and 2.27 goals per home match with 14% conversion and 5.47 shots on target. The quality of created chances (xG) is similar — away xG for the visitors is 1.82 versus 1.85 for the hosts at home — but the key difference is conversion and consistency: Beitar have 0% of away matches without a goal compared to 20% of such matches for Maccabi. Maccabi’s defense looks vulnerable in the short term: the hosts conceded 12 goals in their last 5 matches (2.4 per match), while Beitar conceded 5 (1.0 per match), although the season-long concession average for both teams is 1.27 per match. Considering form (2.6 vs 0.6 average points in the last 5), superior shot conversion (19% vs 14%), higher number of shots on target (6.13 vs 5.47) and the visitors’ absence of goalless games, I tip a Beitar victory as the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS market is strong for this match: Maccabi Haifa has a season BTTS rate of 56% while Beitar Jerusalem sits at 80%, versus a league average of 54%, favoring the “both teams to score” option. In the last 5 matches Haifa averaged 0.6 goals scored and conceded 2.4 (3 for, 12 against), whereas Beitar averaged 2.6 scored and 1.0 conceded (13 for, 5 against), so the visitors are clearly superior in offensive form. Expected goals are similar (xG 1.92 for Haifa vs 1.82 for Beitar), but shot conversion favors Beitar (conversion 19% vs 12%) with a comparable number of shots on target (5.94 vs 6.13), increasing their likelihood to score. Although Haifa has more clean sheets this season (38% vs 20%), their recent defensive form (2.4 conceded in 5 games) weakens that strength; additionally the frequency of matches over 2.5 goals (56% vs 80%) and the high share of fixtures combining over 2.5 and BTTS (50% and 73%) support a scenario where both teams find the net.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Using xG: Maccabi at home has xG_for 1.92 and xG_against 1.20, Beitar away has xG_for 1.82 and xG_against 1.23; averaging the home attack with the away defense and vice versa yields expected goals: Maccabi 1.58, Beitar 1.51, total ≈3.09. With that total expectation, a Poisson distribution gives ~81% probability of at least 2 goals (Over 1.5), ~60% for at least 3 goals (Over 2.5) and ~37% for 4+ goals (Over 3.5). Seasonal stats support this scenario: Maccabi at home has Over 1.5 in 63% and Over 2.5 in 56% of matches, while Beitar away has Over 1.5 in 93% and Over 2.5 in 80%; additionally both teams scored in 56% of the hosts’ matches and 80% of the guests’ matches. Form further favors goals: Beitar have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches with a sequence 'wdwww' (4 wins and a draw), whereas Maccabi have scored 3 and conceded 12; Beitar’s shot conversion is 19% versus Haifa’s 12%. Therefore the strongest selection is Over 1.5 (back the Over, line 1.5), with Over 2.5 moderately likely and Over 3.5 too risky.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely scenario is 2/2 (the visitors lead at the break and win), because in the last 5 matches the visitors were leading at the break in 4 of 5 games (80%) and won 80% of those five matches. At half-time the visitors average 1.07 goals versus 0.81 for the hosts, and across the full season they score 2.87 goals per game compared to 1.94 for the home side, giving them a clear advantage in goal output. Although xG slightly favors the hosts (xG 1.92 vs 1.82), the visitors convert chances to goals more efficiently (shot conversion 19% vs 12%) and register marginally more shots on target (6.13 vs 5.94). Additionally, the visitors are stronger in the second half: their second-half average is 2.13 versus 1.69 for the hosts, and they win the second half in 60% of cases compared to 44% for the hosts, so they have the tools to hold or increase their lead.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Maccabi Haifa | Beitar Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.40 |
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.
Beitar Jerusalem is 333% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Maccabi Haifa · 2.6 pts / game - Beitar Jerusalem
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.
Beitar Jerusalem is 40% better for: goals scored per game.
1.71 goals / game - Maccabi Haifa · 2.39 goals / game - Beitar Jerusalem
Beitar Jerusalem is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Maccabi Haifa · 1.1 goals / game - Beitar Jerusalem
Maccabi Haifa scores in 71% of games (22 of 31 meczów), while Beitar Jerusalem keeps a clean sheet in 29% (9 of 31 meczów).
Beitar Jerusalem scores in 87% of games (27 of 31 meczów), while Maccabi Haifa keeps a clean sheet in 29% (9 of 31 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 - Maccabi Haifa
Over / Under - Beitar Jerusalem
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.
Beitar Jerusalem is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Maccabi Haifa · 1.65 pts / game - Beitar Jerusalem
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Maccabi Haifa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Beitar Jerusalem - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
* 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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (26 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +19 - 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
Maccabi Haifa
Beitar Jerusalem
* 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
| Maccabi Haifa | Liga | Beitar Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.48 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 55% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 56% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 66% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 78% | ▼ 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
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 Maccabi Haifa's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Beitar Jerusalem. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Maccabi Haifa 3:0 Beitar Jerusalem. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Maccabi Haifa won 0, Beitar Jerusalem won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem?
Maccabi Haifa score 1.71 goals per game on average and Beitar Jerusalem 2.39. The Israeli Premier League average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Maccabi Haifa's matches and 68% of Beitar Jerusalem's.
What form are Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem in?
Over the last 5 games Maccabi Haifa have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Beitar Jerusalem 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.