Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Tel Aviv preview and prediction
The match
Hapoel Tel Aviv travel to Sammy Ofer Stadium in the Ligat Ha'al on Tuesday 19 May (18:30 WAT) to face Maccabi Haifa. Maccabi Haifa are 5th with 18 points from 10 games (in the top half), while Hapoel Tel Aviv sit 1st on 25 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Maccabi Haifa's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv 0–3 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
Hapoel Tel Aviv's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Hapoel Petah Tikva 1–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Hapoel Tel Aviv arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.4 points a game against 0.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 29 April 2026, finished Hapoel Tel Aviv 4–0 Maccabi Haifa. Across their last 2 meetings Maccabi Haifa have won 0, Hapoel Tel Aviv 2, with 0 draws and 3.0 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Maccabi Haifa and 1.4 for Hapoel Tel Aviv. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 62%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Maccabi Haifa 1–1 Hapoel Tel Aviv. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Maccabi Haifa39%fair 2.57 · @2.52
Draw23%fair 4.36 · @3.35
Hapoel Tel Aviv38%fair 2.62 · @2.52
2.80Expected goals
1.41Maccabi Haifa xG
1.39Hapoel Tel Aviv xG
62%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
0–18%
2–18%
1–28%
0–06%
From our goals model: Maccabi Haifa 1.4 – 1.4 Hapoel Tel Aviv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Tel Aviv?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Tel Aviv?
On our numbers Maccabi Haifa have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Hapoel Tel Aviv 38%.
How many goals will there be in Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Tel Aviv?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Tel Aviv?
Our predicted score is Maccabi Haifa 1–1 Hapoel Tel Aviv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Tel Aviv?
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Tel Aviv (Ligat Ha'al) kicks off on Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
