Our Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva Prediction: 3-2
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva in the Israel Premier League is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. A 3-2 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah 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
Maccabi Haifa's Last Match – Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin
Maccabi Haifa will want to continue their winning form after a 4-0 Israel Premier League victory over Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Maccabi Haifa recorded 64% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maccabi Haifa | 64% | 0 (6) | - | 64 |
 Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin | 36% | 0 (3) | - | 29 |
Hapoel Petah Tikva's Last Match – Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Hapoel Haifa
Hapoel Petah Tikva will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Israel Premier League defeat against Hapoel Haifa on February 14. In that match, Hapoel Petah Tikva recorded 74% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapoel Petah Tikva | 74% | 0 (3) | - | 124 |
 Hapoel Haifa | 26% | 0 (4) | - | 61 |
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva Stats
Key Stats
| Maccabi Haifa | Hapoel Petah Tikva | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.61 | Attacking Strength | 1.55 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Maccabi Haifa are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Hapoel Petah Tikva average 1.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Maccabi Haifa 22-8
Hapoel Petah Tikva 19-12
What are the odds for this match?
Maccabi Haifa to win: @1.533
Draw: @3.8
Hapoel Petah Tikva to win: @5
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