Our Hapoel Jerusalem FC vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction: 0-2
Hapoel Jerusalem FC vs Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israel Premier League is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Hapoel Jerusalem FC 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 Jerusalem FC's Last Match – Hapoel Beer Sheva vs Hapoel Jerusalem FC
After suffering a 1-4 Israel Premier League loss to Hapoel Beer Sheva, Hapoel Jerusalem FC must win to get back on track. In that match, Hapoel Jerusalem FC saw 37% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapoel Beer Sheva | 63% | 19 (10) | - | 63 |
 Hapoel Jerusalem FC | 37% | 4 (2) | - | 29 |
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Last Match – Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ironi Tiberias
Maccabi Tel Aviv must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Israel Premier League draw against Ironi Tiberias on December 30. In that match, Maccabi Tel Aviv controlled 75% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maccabi Tel Aviv | 75% | 14 (7) | - | 87 |
 Ironi Tiberias | 25% | 2 (1) | - | 23 |
Hapoel Jerusalem FC vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats
Key Stats
| Hapoel Jerusalem FC | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.59 | Attacking Strength | 1.76 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 0.46 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hapoel Jerusalem FC are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Maccabi Tel Aviv average 1.6 scored and 2.4 conceded per game.
Hapoel Jerusalem FC 11-11
Maccabi Tel Aviv 16-24
What are the odds for this match?
Hapoel Jerusalem FC to win: @6.5
Draw: @4.1
Maccabi Tel Aviv to win: @1.38
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