Our Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Haifa Prediction: 3-1
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Haifa in the Israel Cup is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 27, 2025. 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 Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Haifa 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 Tel Aviv's Last Match – Maccabi Netanya vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Israel Premier League draw against Maccabi Netanya on December 21. In that match, Maccabi Tel Aviv had 49% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maccabi Netanya | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 64 |
 Maccabi Tel Aviv | 49% | 0 (4) | - | 72 |
Hapoel Haifa's Last Match – Hapoel Jerusalem FC vs Hapoel Haifa
Hapoel Haifa will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Israel Premier League triumph against Hapoel Jerusalem FC on December 20. In that match, Hapoel Haifa recorded 38% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapoel Jerusalem FC | 62% | 0 (3) | - | 100 |
 Hapoel Haifa | 38% | 0 (2) | - | 56 |
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Haifa Stats
Key Stats
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.66 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.37 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Maccabi Tel Aviv are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per match, while Hapoel Haifa average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Maccabi Tel Aviv 12-25
Hapoel Haifa 17-20
What are the odds for this match?
Maccabi Tel Aviv to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.5
Hapoel Haifa to win: @4.1