Our Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction: 1-3
Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israel Premier League is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. With both teams showing attacking intent, a 1-3 away victory is our primary pick, but over 2.5 goals stands out as another strong betting choice.
This Hapoel Petah Tikva 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 Petah Tikva's Last Match – MS Ashdod vs Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Petah Tikva will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 Israel League Cup success over MS Ashdod on August 5. In that match, Hapoel Petah Tikva recorded 52% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MS Ashdod | 48% | 3 (2) | - | 59 |
Hapoel Petah Tikva | 52% | 4 (4) | - | 40 |
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Last Match – Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hamrun Spartans
Maccabi Tel Aviv will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 UEFA Europa League Qualifying victory over Hamrun Spartans on August 14. In that match, Maccabi Tel Aviv had 50% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maccabi Tel Aviv | 50% | 8 (3) | - | 53 |
Hamrun Spartans | 50% | 8 (4) | - | 39 |
Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats
Key Stats
| Hapoel Petah Tikva | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.49 | Attacking Strength | 1.95 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hapoel Petah Tikva are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Maccabi Tel Aviv average 2.5 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.