Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: match statistics
Maccabi Haifa is in excellent form in their last five matches (4 wins, 1 draw) and has not conceded a goal during this period, indicating solid defense. The hosts have a decent home record (50% wins), but their high loss percentage (38%) is a cause for concern. Maccabi Tel Aviv is higher in the table and demonstrates better away effectiveness (56% wins, 44% clean sheets), although their recent form is slightly weaker (3 draws in 5 matches). The visitors' advantage in possession (63% vs 58%) and higher xG (2.06 vs 1.66) suggest greater control of the game, but the hosts' superb current form and home advantage level the odds. A close, tactical encounter between two of the league's top teams is expected, where a draw seems the most probable outcome, though a slight edge for the hosts stems from their impressive unbeaten run.
Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Maccabi Haifa played Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Maccabi Haifa: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Maccabi Tel Aviv: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Maccabi Haifa scores 1.83 and concedes 0.89 goals per match. Maccabi Tel Aviv scores 2.06 and concedes 1.06. League average: 3.13 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Maccabi Haifa 50%, Maccabi Tel Aviv 61%. Over 2.5: Maccabi Haifa 50%, Maccabi Tel Aviv 61%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
Maccabi Tel Aviv has higher xG: 1.99 vs 1.70. Maccabi Haifa: 14.7 shots per match, Maccabi Tel Aviv: 16.1.
Match halves
Maccabi Haifa: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.17. Maccabi Tel Aviv: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.22.
Goals by minute
Maccabi Haifa: 46-60 (10 goals). Maccabi Tel Aviv: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Israeli Premier League: 3.13 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 60%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, 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 is in excellent form in their last five matches (4 wins, 1 draw) and has not conceded a goal during this period, indicating solid defense. The hosts have a decent home record (50% wins), but their high loss percentage (38%) is a cause for concern. Maccabi Tel Aviv is higher in the table and demonstrates better away effectiveness (56% wins, 44% clean sheets), although their recent form is slightly weaker (3 draws in 5 matches). The visitors' advantage in possession (63% vs 58%) and higher xG (2.06 vs 1.66) suggest greater control of the game, but the hosts' superb current form and home advantage level the odds. A close, tactical encounter between two of the league's top teams is expected, where a draw seems the most probable outcome, though a slight edge for the hosts stems from their impressive unbeaten run.
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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 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Maccabi Haifa · 1.8 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 13% better for: goals scored per match.
1.83 goals / match - Maccabi Haifa · 2.06 goals / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Haifa is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.89 goals / match - Maccabi Haifa · 1.06 goals / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Haifa scores in 78% of matches (14 of 18 matches), while Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 matches).
Maccabi Tel Aviv scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Maccabi Haifa keeps a clean sheet in 44% (8 of 18 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 - 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 Haifa is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.72 pts / match - Maccabi Haifa · 1.5 pts / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Maccabi Haifa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 39%. 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.
Maccabi Tel Aviv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 56%. 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 | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Maccabi Haifa
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
| Maccabi Haifa | Liga | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.72 | 3.13 | • 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 60% | • 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 25% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 67% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 78% | • 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
Previous meeting: Maccabi Haifa 0 - 1 - 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Maccabi Haifa 4:1 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 Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
Maccabi Haifa score 1.83 goals per game on average and Maccabi Tel Aviv 2.06. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.13 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Maccabi Haifa's matches and 61% of Maccabi Tel Aviv's.
What form are Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv in?
Over the last 5 games Maccabi Haifa have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
The statistical background for Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv — 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.