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
Key match information
Hapoel Katamon played Hapoel Petah Tikva in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The match was played on 23 January 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Hapoel Katamon: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Hapoel Petah Tikva: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hapoel Katamon scores 0.95 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. Hapoel Petah Tikva scores 1.79 and concedes 1.63. League average: 3.15 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hapoel Katamon 63%, Hapoel Petah Tikva 63%. Over 2.5: Hapoel Katamon 53%, Hapoel Petah Tikva 63%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Hapoel Petah Tikva has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.32. Hapoel Katamon: 10.7 shots per match, Hapoel Petah Tikva: 12.6.
Match halves
Hapoel Katamon: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.47. Hapoel Petah Tikva: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Hapoel Katamon: 76-90+ (5 goals). Hapoel Petah Tikva: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Israeli Premier League: 3.15 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Hapoel Petah Tikva is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Hapoel Katamon · 2.4 pts / match - 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 match.
0.95 goals / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.79 goals / match - Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Katamon is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.53 goals / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.63 goals / match - Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Katamon scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Hapoel Petah Tikva keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
Hapoel Petah Tikva scores in 68% of matches (13 of 19 matches), while Hapoel Katamon keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hapoel Katamon
Over / Under - Hapoel Petah Tikva
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.79 pts / match - Hapoel Petah Tikva
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hapoel Katamon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 16%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hapoel Petah Tikva - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 32%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hapoel Katamon
Hapoel Petah Tikva
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Hapoel Katamon 0 - 1 - 0 Hapoel Petah Tikva. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.