Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: match statistics
Maccabi Tel Aviv are the clear favorites in this fixture. The hosts, Hapoel Katamon, sit 13th in the table with a catastrophic home record: a 0% win rate and 71% loss rate, averaging just 0.57 goals per game. Their form is abysmal, marked by a streak of 5 consecutive home defeats. Conversely, 3rd-placed Maccabi Tel Aviv boast solid away form, featuring a 50% win rate, 50% clean sheets, and an impressive average of 2 goals scored against just 0.63 conceded per away match. The visitors hold a significant advantage in possession (61% vs 51%), shot conversion (11% vs 5%), and average xG (2.02 vs 1.42). The gulf in class between the two sides is immense, pointing towards a comfortable victory for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hapoel Katamon played Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Hapoel Katamon: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Maccabi Tel Aviv: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hapoel Katamon scores 0.88 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Maccabi Tel Aviv scores 2.06 and concedes 1.13. League average: 3.14 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hapoel Katamon 63%, Maccabi Tel Aviv 63%. Over 2.5: Hapoel Katamon 56%, Maccabi Tel Aviv 63%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Maccabi Tel Aviv has higher xG: 2.00 vs 1.29. Hapoel Katamon: 10.3 shots per match, Maccabi Tel Aviv: 16.1.
Match halves
Hapoel Katamon: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.50. Maccabi Tel Aviv: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 1.25.
Goals by minute
Hapoel Katamon: 76-90+ (4 goals). Maccabi Tel Aviv: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Israeli Premier League: 3.14 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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 Tel Aviv are the clear favorites in this fixture. The hosts, Hapoel Katamon, sit 13th in the table with a catastrophic home record: a 0% win rate and 71% loss rate, averaging just 0.57 goals per game. Their form is abysmal, marked by a streak of 5 consecutive home defeats. Conversely, 3rd-placed Maccabi Tel Aviv boast solid away form, featuring a 50% win rate, 50% clean sheets, and an impressive average of 2 goals scored against just 0.63 conceded per away match. The visitors hold a significant advantage in possession (61% vs 51%), shot conversion (11% vs 5%), and average xG (2.02 vs 1.42). The gulf in class between the two sides is immense, pointing towards a comfortable victory for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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 Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.37 |
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 Tel Aviv is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.2 pts / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
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 134% better for: goals scored per match.
0.88 goals / match - Hapoel Katamon · 2.06 goals / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.13 goals / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Hapoel Katamon scores in 69% of matches (11 of 16 matches), while Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 matches).
Maccabi Tel Aviv scores in 88% of matches (14 of 16 matches), while Hapoel Katamon keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 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 Tel Aviv
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 Tel Aviv is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.44 pts / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hapoel Katamon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 13%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Maccabi Tel Aviv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 Tel Aviv
* 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 Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.44 | 3.14 | • 3.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 60% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 67% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 80% | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Hapoel Katamon 0 - 0 - 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Hapoel Katamon 1:3 Maccabi Tel Aviv. 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 Tel Aviv?
Hapoel Katamon score 0.88 goals per game on average and Maccabi Tel Aviv 2.06. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Hapoel Katamon's matches and 63% of Maccabi Tel Aviv's.
What form are Hapoel Katamon and Maccabi Tel Aviv in?
Over the last 5 games Hapoel Katamon have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.