Our Hapoel Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction: 1-2
Hapoel Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israel Premier League is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Hapoel Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv 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
Hapoel Haifa's Last Match – Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Hapoel Haifa
Hapoel Haifa will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Israel Premier League draw with Hapoel Beer Sheva on February 22. In that match, Hapoel Haifa had 29% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapoel Beer Sheva | 71% | 0 (5) | - | 137 |
 Hapoel Haifa | 29% | 0 (5) | - | 49 |
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Last Match – Maccabi Tel Aviv vs MS Ashdod
Maccabi Tel Aviv will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-2 Israel Premier League victory over MS Ashdod on February 21. In that match, Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded 48% possession and 10 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maccabi Tel Aviv | 48% | 0 (10) | - | 74 |
 MS Ashdod | 52% | 0 (6) | - | 99 |
Hapoel Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats
Key Stats
| Hapoel Haifa | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.45 | Defence Strength | 0.65 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hapoel Haifa are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Maccabi Tel Aviv average 1.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Hapoel Haifa 8-21
Maccabi Tel Aviv 19-14
What are the odds for this match?
Hapoel Haifa to win: @5.25
Draw: @3.9
Maccabi Tel Aviv to win: @1.48
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