Our Maccabi Petach Tikva vs Hapoel Rishon Lezion Prediction: 2-1
Maccabi Petach Tikva vs Hapoel Rishon Lezion in the Israel Leumit Liga is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 12, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Maccabi Petach Tikva vs Hapoel Rishon Lezion 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 Herzliya vs Maccabi Petach Tikva
Maccabi Petach Tikva must win to recover from their recent 1-3 Israel Leumit Liga defeat against Maccabi Herzliya on December 8 and regain momentum. In that match, Maccabi Petach Tikva saw 63% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maccabi Herzliya | 37% | 0 (4) | - | 48 |
 Maccabi Petach Tikva | 63% | 0 (3) | - | 68 |
Hapoel Rishon Lezion's Last Match – Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
Hapoel Rishon Lezion will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-1 Israel Leumit Liga success over Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa on December 5. In that match, Hapoel Rishon Lezion controlled 52% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapoel Rishon Lezion | 52% | 0 (8) | - | 60 |
 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa | 48% | 0 (2) | - | 54 |
Maccabi Petach Tikva vs Hapoel Rishon Lezion Stats
Key Stats
| Maccabi Petach Tikva | Hapoel Rishon Lezion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.63 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 0.99 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Maccabi Petach Tikva are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Hapoel Rishon Lezion average 1.6 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.