Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa: Prediction, Preview, lineups, tips and odds on March 2, 2026
Premier League Israel
In the 25th round of the Israeli Premier League on March 2, 2026, Hapoel Tel Aviv will face Maccabi Haifa. The hosts are aiming for second place and will try to defeat one of their direct competitors.
Our Prediction for Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa
The Tel Aviv club won the country's second division last season. Now, they are among the leaders at the top level—only their "namesakes" from Be'er Sheva are almost out of reach. Over the past month, they have only claimed victories. Only against Bnei Sakhnin did they fail to score, ending 0-0.
The Haifa team dominated national football in the early 2020s and performed well in European competitions. However, they finished third last spring. As a result, they started the summer in the Conference League but lost to their second qualification opponent, Raków. After shifting focus to the league, their results have been quite mixed. In recent rounds, for instance, they thrashed Bnei Sakhnin but then lost to Hapoel Petah Tikva.
The newcomer averages 1.83 goals scored per match and concedes 1.08. Bachar's side, meanwhile, scores 1.92 goals per match and concedes 1.04.
Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa: Key Stats and Trends
- Hapoel Tel Aviv has won six of their last eight matches
- 50% of Hapoel's matches end with goals from both sides, and the average total goals per match is 2.92
- Maccabi Haifa has won three of their last seven matches
- 54% of Maccabi Haifa's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.96
Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa: Possible Starting Lineups
Hapoel Tel Aviv (probable lineup): Tzur - Leidner, Shiko, Archel, Koko - Kraev, Lucas Falcao, Lemkin, Loizou, Toriyal - Altman
Maccabi Haifa (probable lineup): Yermakov - Feingischt, Goldberg, Sek, Bataille - Gorre, Agba, Ohana, Don, Saief - Melamed
Previous Matches: Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi is unbeaten in the last thirteen head-to-head fixtures. They also won 2-1 at home in December.
Free Prediction for Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa
The hosts are given only a nominal advantage. Both teams will strive for success—our tip is "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.72).
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