Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa prediction, match preview, betting tips and odds on April 29, 2026
Premier League Israel
On April 29, the 29th round of the Israeli Premier League will feature a clash between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa. Will the hosts manage to grab crucial points in the battle for a top-3 finish?
Hapoel Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa: Team News and Expert Analysis
The capital side has shown extremely confident results after their promotion from Liga Leumit. Over 28 matches in the Israeli championship, Hapoel has already earned 52 points, which currently places them fourth in the overall standings. The gap to the top three is small—just 3 points with 8 matches left in the season. In the national cup, the team failed to impress, being eliminated in the Round of 16 after a penalty shootout loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Maccabi Haifa, on the other hand, has not been showing its best form. After 28 rounds of the Israeli Premier League, the team has only 42 points, putting them fifth in the standings. The gap to the European competition zone is now almost insurmountable—10 points behind. In the national cup, Maccabi reached the semifinals, where they lost 3-2 to their Tel Aviv namesakes.
Hapoel Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa: Head-to-Head
Since 2023, the teams have faced each other five times. Maccabi Haifa has won twice, two matches ended in a draw, and Hapoel Tel Aviv claimed one victory.
At the moment, Hapoel appears to be the favorite for this fixture, so I am backing their win (odds – 2.5).
Hapoel Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa: Key Stats and Trends
- A red card has been shown in each of Hapoel's last five matches.
- Hapoel has conceded just 4 goals in their last 10 matches.
- Each of Maccabi Tel Aviv's last four matches has seen more than 2.5 goals scored.
- Maccabi Haifa has lost 5 out of their last 6 matches.
Keep an eye on the Israeli Premier League table and monitor your team's form before placing a bet on the next match.
