Our Maccabi Petach Tikva vs Hapoel Afula Prediction: 3-1
Maccabi Petach Tikva vs Hapoel Afula in the Israel Leumit Liga is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday February 27, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Maccabi Petach Tikva vs Hapoel Afula prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Maccabi Petach Tikva's Last Match – Maccabi Petach Tikva vs Ironi Modiin
Maccabi Petach Tikva will look to carry forward their winning form after a 5-1 Israel Leumit Liga success over Ironi Modiin on February 13.
Hapoel Afula's Last Match – Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Hadera
Hapoel Afula will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Israel Leumit Liga defeat against Hapoel Hadera on February 6. In that match, Hapoel Afula recorded 58% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapoel Afula | 58% | 0 (3) | - | 71 |
 Hapoel Hadera | 42% | 0 (4) | - | 47 |
Maccabi Petach Tikva vs Hapoel Afula Stats
Key Stats
| Maccabi Petach Tikva | Hapoel Afula | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.82 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Maccabi Petach Tikva are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Hapoel Afula average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.