Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Haifa: match statistics
Maccabi Haifa demonstrates significantly higher form and quality compared to Hapoel Katamon. The hosts are only in 13th place in the table with a mere 20% win rate at home, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per match in front of their own fans. Maccabi Haifa, despite playing away, shows impressive defensive stability with 55% clean sheets and averaging only 0.91 goals conceded in away matches. Additionally, the visitors have an advantage in possession (57% vs 44%), a higher shot conversion rate (10% vs 8%), and a better xG (1.73 vs 1.37). Maccabi Haifa's recent form with four wins in five matches and 2.4 points per game clearly speaks in their favor. Considering all these factors, the visitors' victory is the most likely scenario.
Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Haifa: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hapoel Katamon played Maccabi Haifa in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Hapoel Katamon: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Maccabi Haifa: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hapoel Katamon scores 0.95 and concedes 1.43 goals per match. Maccabi Haifa scores 1.95 and concedes 1.10. League average: 3.12 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hapoel Katamon 62%, Maccabi Haifa 57%. Over 2.5: Hapoel Katamon 52%, Maccabi Haifa 57%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Maccabi Haifa has higher xG: 1.75 vs 1.33. Hapoel Katamon: 10.9 shots per match, Maccabi Haifa: 14.9.
Match halves
Hapoel Katamon: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.52. Maccabi Haifa: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 1.19.
Goals by minute
Hapoel Katamon: 76-90+ (6 goals). Maccabi Haifa: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Israeli Premier League: 3.12 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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 demonstrates significantly higher form and quality compared to Hapoel Katamon. The hosts are only in 13th place in the table with a mere 20% win rate at home, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per match in front of their own fans. Maccabi Haifa, despite playing away, shows impressive defensive stability with 55% clean sheets and averaging only 0.91 goals conceded in away matches. Additionally, the visitors have an advantage in possession (57% vs 44%), a higher shot conversion rate (10% vs 8%), and a better xG (1.73 vs 1.37). Maccabi Haifa's recent form with four wins in five matches and 2.4 points per game clearly speaks in their favor. Considering all these factors, the visitors' victory is the most likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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 | Maccabi Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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.
Maccabi Haifa is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Hapoel Katamon · 2 pts / match - Maccabi 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 105% better for: goals scored per match.
0.95 goals / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.95 goals / match - Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Haifa is 30% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.43 goals / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.1 goals / match - Maccabi Haifa
Hapoel Katamon scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Maccabi Haifa keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 matches).
Maccabi Haifa scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Hapoel Katamon keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 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 - Maccabi Haifa
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.
Maccabi Haifa is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.76 pts / match - Maccabi Haifa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hapoel Katamon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Maccabi Haifa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hapoel Katamon
Maccabi Haifa
* 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 | Maccabi Haifa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.38 | 3.12 | • 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 59% | ▼ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 59% | ▼ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 24% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 66% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 80% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
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 Maccabi Haifa. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Haifa?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Hapoel Katamon 1:1 Maccabi Haifa. 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 Haifa?
Hapoel Katamon score 0.95 goals per game on average and Maccabi Haifa 1.95. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.12 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Hapoel Katamon's matches and 57% of Maccabi Haifa's.
What form are Hapoel Katamon and Maccabi Haifa in?
Over the last 5 games Hapoel Katamon have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Maccabi Haifa 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Haifa?
The statistical background for Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Haifa — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.