Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv: match statistics
Maccabi Tel Aviv presents decidedly better home form with a 56% win rate in matches at home and an impressive goal record (averaging 2 goals scored against 1.44 conceded per match). The hosts dominate in possession (58%) and possess higher shot efficiency as well as better xG indicators (1.94 vs 1.05). Hapoel Tel Aviv performs significantly worse on the road, winning barely 11% of away matches and noting a negative goal difference (-1). The visitors' form in their last five away matches is unstable (draw-loss-draw-loss-draw), which additionally speaks in favor of the hosts. The difference in Maccabi's quality of home play and Hapoel's away weakness points to a probable victory for the hosts, although the experience of both teams in league clashes could lead to a balanced match with a chance for a draw.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Maccabi Tel Aviv played Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The match was played on 26 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Maccabi Tel Aviv: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Hapoel Tel Aviv: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Maccabi Tel Aviv scores 2.00 and concedes 1.21 goals per match. Hapoel Tel Aviv scores 1.84 and concedes 1.26. League average: 3.14 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Maccabi Tel Aviv 63%, Hapoel Tel Aviv 53%. Over 2.5: Maccabi Tel Aviv 63%, Hapoel Tel Aviv 63%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
Maccabi Tel Aviv has higher xG: 1.97 vs 1.50. Maccabi Tel Aviv: 16.0 shots per match, Hapoel Tel Aviv: 12.4.
Match halves
Maccabi Tel Aviv: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 1.21. Hapoel Tel Aviv: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 1.05.
Goals by minute
Maccabi Tel Aviv: 76-90+ (10 goals). Hapoel Tel Aviv: 76-90+ (11 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 60%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, 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 Tel Aviv presents decidedly better home form with a 56% win rate in matches at home and an impressive goal record (averaging 2 goals scored against 1.44 conceded per match). The hosts dominate in possession (58%) and possess higher shot efficiency as well as better xG indicators (1.94 vs 1.05). Hapoel Tel Aviv performs significantly worse on the road, winning barely 11% of away matches and noting a negative goal difference (-1). The visitors' form in their last five away matches is unstable (draw-loss-draw-loss-draw), which additionally speaks in favor of the hosts. The difference in Maccabi's quality of home play and Hapoel's away weakness points to a probable victory for the hosts, although the experience of both teams in league clashes could lead to a balanced match with a chance for a draw.
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
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.41 |
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 Tel Aviv is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv · 2 pts / match - Hapoel 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 9% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv · 1.84 goals / match - Hapoel Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv scores in 89% of matches (17 of 19 matches), while Hapoel Tel Aviv keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 matches).
Hapoel Tel Aviv scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 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 - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Over / Under - Hapoel 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Maccabi Tel Aviv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hapoel Tel Aviv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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 Tel Aviv
Hapoel 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 Tel Aviv | Liga | Hapoel Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.21 | 3.14 | • 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 60% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 60% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 24% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 67% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 80% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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 Tel Aviv 1 - 0 - 0 Hapoel Tel Aviv. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Maccabi Tel Aviv 1:2 Hapoel 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 Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv?
Maccabi Tel Aviv score 2.00 goals per game on average and Hapoel Tel Aviv 1.84. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Maccabi Tel Aviv's matches and 53% of Hapoel Tel Aviv's.
What form are Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv in?
Over the last 5 games Maccabi Tel Aviv have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv?
The statistical background for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel 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.