Our Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Maccabi Petach Tikva Prediction: 2-1
Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Maccabi Petach Tikva in the Israel Leumit Liga is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 17, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Maccabi Petach Tikva 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 Rishon Lezion's Last Match – Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa vs Hapoel Rishon Lezion
Hapoel Rishon Lezion will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Israel Leumit Liga stalemate against Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa on April 14. In that match, Hapoel Rishon Lezion saw 55% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa | 45% | 0 (6) | - | 45 |
Hapoel Rishon Lezion | 55% | 0 (7) | - | 42 |
Maccabi Petach Tikva's Last Match – Maccabi Petach Tikva vs Maccabi Herzliya
Maccabi Petach Tikva should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Israel Leumit Liga draw against Maccabi Herzliya on April 14. In that match, Maccabi Petach Tikva controlled 52% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maccabi Petach Tikva | 52% | 0 (3) | - | 57 |
Maccabi Herzliya | 48% | 0 (4) | - | 39 |
Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Maccabi Petach Tikva Stats
Key Stats
| Hapoel Rishon Lezion | Maccabi Petach Tikva | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 1.5 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hapoel Rishon Lezion are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Maccabi Petach Tikva average 2.3 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.



Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
Hapoel Rishon Lezion
Maccabi Petach Tikva
Maccabi Herzliya