Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ashdod: match statistics
Maccabi Tel Aviv displays significantly better form and statistics at their home stadium. The hosts have won 55% of their home matches, scoring an average of 2.09 goals with a conversion rate of 12% and a possession advantage of 58%. Their recent five-match run (3 wins, 2 draws) and impressive defense (0 goals conceded in the last 5 matches) indicate excellent form. Ashdod has a weaker away record with just 27% wins, a high FTS% rate of 45%, and a negative goal difference (-6). The difference in Expected Goals quality (xG For: 2.12 vs 1.38) and in average goals scored (2.09 vs 1.00) clearly favors the hosts. Considering all statistical data, Maccabi Tel Aviv holds a significant advantage and should win this match.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ashdod: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Maccabi Tel Aviv played against Ashdod in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Maccabi Tel Aviv has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Ashdod has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Maccabi Tel Aviv scores 2.04 goals per game and allows 1.13. Ashdod scores 1.22 and allows 1.91. Games in this league average 3.09 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Maccabi Tel Aviv's games and 61% of Ashdod's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 57%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Maccabi Tel Aviv has the higher season xG average, 2.05 to 1.33 per game. Maccabi Tel Aviv takes 15.9 shots per game, while Ashdod takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Maccabi Tel Aviv leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 1.17 goals per game after halftime. Ashdod leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Maccabi Tel Aviv's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Ashdod, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Israeli Premier League games average 3.09 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 60% 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 4.00 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 displays significantly better form and statistics at their home stadium. The hosts have won 55% of their home matches, scoring an average of 2.09 goals with a conversion rate of 12% and a possession advantage of 58%. Their recent five-match run (3 wins, 2 draws) and impressive defense (0 goals conceded in the last 5 matches) indicate excellent form. Ashdod has a weaker away record with just 27% wins, a high FTS% rate of 45%, and a negative goal difference (-6). The difference in Expected Goals quality (xG For: 2.12 vs 1.38) and in average goals scored (2.09 vs 1.00) clearly favors the hosts. Considering all statistical data, Maccabi Tel Aviv holds a significant advantage and should win this match.
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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 Tel Aviv | Ashdod | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 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 Tel Aviv is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Maccabi Tel Aviv · 1 pts / game - Ashdod
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 67% better for: goals scored per game.
2.04 goals / game - Maccabi Tel Aviv · 1.22 goals / game - Ashdod
Maccabi Tel Aviv is 69% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Maccabi Tel Aviv · 1.91 goals / game - Ashdod
Maccabi Tel Aviv scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Ashdod keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 meczów).
Ashdod scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 Tel Aviv
Over / Under - Ashdod
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 61% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / game - Maccabi Tel Aviv · 1 pts / game - Ashdod
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Maccabi Tel Aviv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ashdod - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Ashdod
* 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 Tel Aviv | Liga | Ashdod | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.17 | 3.09 | • 3.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 59% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 60% | ▼ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 25% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 68% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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 Tel Aviv's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Ashdod. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ashdod?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Maccabi Tel Aviv 3:2 Ashdod. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ashdod?
Maccabi Tel Aviv score 2.04 goals per game on average and Ashdod 1.22. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Maccabi Tel Aviv's matches and 61% of Ashdod's.
What form are Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ashdod in?
Over the last 5 games Maccabi Tel Aviv have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Ashdod 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ashdod?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ashdod: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.