Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Haifa: match statistics
Maccabi Haifa displays solid home form with a 43% home win rate and an average of 2.29 goals per game; with only 14% of matches ending without scoring, their offense is highly effective. The hosts boast superior xG stats (1.61 to 1.49) and higher average possession (55% to 49%), granting them greater control over the game. Hapoel Haifa struggles on the road, suffering 57% away losses and conceding an average of 1.29 goals while scoring just 1.0 per away match. Furthermore, the visitors' negative away xG differential (1.49 for vs 1.85 against) and a failure to score rate of 29% highlight efficiency problems. Given Maccabi's statistical dominance at home and Hapoel's poor away performance, the hosts are well-positioned for a victory, although identical recent form over the last five matches (1.8 PPG) introduces a degree of uncertainty.
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Haifa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Maccabi Haifa played against Hapoel Haifa in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on January 5, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Maccabi Haifa has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Hapoel Haifa has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Maccabi Haifa scores 1.94 goals per game and allows 1.00. Hapoel Haifa scores 1.38 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 3.17 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Maccabi Haifa's games and 56% of Hapoel Haifa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 50%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Maccabi Haifa has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.52 per game. Maccabi Haifa takes 15.0 shots per game, while Hapoel Haifa takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Maccabi Haifa leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 1.31 goals per game after halftime. Hapoel Haifa leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Maccabi Haifa's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). For Hapoel Haifa, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Israeli Premier League games average 3.17 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 62% 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 2.00 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 displays solid home form with a 43% home win rate and an average of 2.29 goals per game; with only 14% of matches ending without scoring, their offense is highly effective. The hosts boast superior xG stats (1.61 to 1.49) and higher average possession (55% to 49%), granting them greater control over the game. Hapoel Haifa struggles on the road, suffering 57% away losses and conceding an average of 1.29 goals while scoring just 1.0 per away match. Furthermore, the visitors' negative away xG differential (1.49 for vs 1.85 against) and a failure to score rate of 29% highlight efficiency problems. Given Maccabi's statistical dominance at home and Hapoel's poor away performance, the hosts are well-positioned for a victory, although identical recent form over the last five matches (1.8 PPG) introduces a degree of uncertainty.
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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
| Maccabi Haifa | Hapoel Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.32 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Maccabi Haifa · 1.2 pts / game - Hapoel 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 41% better for: goals scored per game.
1.94 goals / game - Maccabi Haifa · 1.38 goals / game - Hapoel Haifa
Maccabi Haifa is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Maccabi Haifa · 1.63 goals / game - Hapoel Haifa
Maccabi Haifa scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Hapoel Haifa keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 meczów).
Hapoel Haifa scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Maccabi Haifa keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 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 - Maccabi Haifa
Over / Under - Hapoel 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 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.69 pts / game - Maccabi Haifa · 1.19 pts / game - Hapoel Haifa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Maccabi Haifa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hapoel Haifa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Hapoel 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
| Maccabi Haifa | Liga | Hapoel Haifa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.94 | 3.17 | ▼ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 59% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 62% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 24% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 68% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 81% | ▼ 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 Maccabi Haifa's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Hapoel Haifa. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Haifa?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Maccabi Haifa 2:0 Hapoel Haifa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Haifa?
Maccabi Haifa score 1.94 goals per game on average and Hapoel Haifa 1.38. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Maccabi Haifa's matches and 56% of Hapoel Haifa's.
What form are Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Haifa in?
Over the last 5 games Maccabi Haifa have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Hapoel Haifa 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Haifa?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Haifa: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.