Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva: match statistics
Maccabi Haifa displays impressive home form with a 64% win rate and only 9% draws at their own stadium, scoring an average of 2.64 goals per match. The hosts are in excellent form, winning three of their last five games and conceding only 2 goals in that period. Hapoel Petah Tikva, despite good recent form (4 wins in 5 matches), has poorer away results - only a 36% win rate and conceding an average of 1.73 goals. The key advantage for Maccabi is a higher xG (1.81 vs 1.47) and a significantly better home goal difference (+16). The difference in defensive efficiency (1.18 vs 1.73 goals conceded on average) and the fact that Maccabi has not lost at home recently speaks in favor of the hosts, although the visitors may put up resistance, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Maccabi Haifa played Hapoel Petah Tikva in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Maccabi Haifa: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Hapoel Petah Tikva: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Maccabi Haifa scores 2.00 and concedes 1.04 goals per match. Hapoel Petah Tikva scores 1.70 and concedes 1.52. League average: 3.10 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Maccabi Haifa 57%, Hapoel Petah Tikva 61%. Over 2.5: Maccabi Haifa 57%, Hapoel Petah Tikva 61%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
Maccabi Haifa has higher xG: 1.86 vs 1.48. Maccabi Haifa: 15.8 shots per match, Hapoel Petah Tikva: 12.2.
Match halves
Maccabi Haifa: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 1.17. Hapoel Petah Tikva: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Maccabi Haifa: 46-60 (11 goals). Hapoel Petah Tikva: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Israeli Premier League: 3.10 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 60%.
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
Maccabi Haifa displays impressive home form with a 64% win rate and only 9% draws at their own stadium, scoring an average of 2.64 goals per match. The hosts are in excellent form, winning three of their last five games and conceding only 2 goals in that period. Hapoel Petah Tikva, despite good recent form (4 wins in 5 matches), has poorer away results - only a 36% win rate and conceding an average of 1.73 goals. The key advantage for Maccabi is a higher xG (1.81 vs 1.47) and a significantly better home goal difference (+16). The difference in defensive efficiency (1.18 vs 1.73 goals conceded on average) and the fact that Maccabi has not lost at home recently speaks in favor of the hosts, although the visitors may put up resistance, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
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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
| Maccabi Haifa | Hapoel Petah Tikva | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 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 Haifa is 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Maccabi Haifa · 1.2 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.
Maccabi Haifa is 18% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - Maccabi Haifa · 1.7 goals / match - Hapoel Petah Tikva
Maccabi Haifa is 46% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.04 goals / match - Maccabi Haifa · 1.52 goals / match - Hapoel Petah Tikva
Maccabi Haifa scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Hapoel Petah Tikva keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 matches).
Hapoel Petah Tikva scores in 70% of matches (16 of 23 matches), while Maccabi Haifa keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 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 - Maccabi Haifa
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd 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 0.4 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 43% of matches and wins 35%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). 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
Maccabi Haifa
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
| Maccabi Haifa | Liga | Hapoel Petah Tikva | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.04 | 3.10 | ▲ 3.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 59% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 60% | • 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 24% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▼ 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
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: Maccabi Haifa 0 - 1 - 0 Hapoel Petah Tikva. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Maccabi Haifa 0:1 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 Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Maccabi Haifa score 2.00 goals per game on average and Hapoel Petah Tikva 1.70. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.10 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Maccabi Haifa's matches and 61% of Hapoel Petah Tikva's.
What form are Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Petah Tikva in?
Over the last 5 games Maccabi Haifa have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
The statistical background for Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva — 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.