Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Maccabi Haifa to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultMaccabi Haifa to win ✓62% · @1.44
Double chanceMaccabi Haifa or draw ✓83% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @1.62
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 5.97
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva preview and prediction
The match
The Ligat Ha'al sees Maccabi Haifa take on Hapoel Petah Tikva on Saturday 5 September, kicking off at 18:30 (WAT) at Sammy Ofer Stadium. Maccabi Haifa are 5th with 18 points from 10 games (in the top half), while Hapoel Petah Tikva sit 12th on 6 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Maccabi Haifa's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Hapoel Petah Tikva's last 5: WLLLL Most recently they beat Hapoel Katamon 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 4 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Maccabi Haifa arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 February 2026, finished Maccabi Haifa 0–1 Hapoel Petah Tikva.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.6 for Maccabi Haifa and 0.7 for Hapoel Petah Tikva. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 53%.
Our pre-match pick was Maccabi Haifa to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Maccabi Haifa 1–0 Hapoel Petah Tikva. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Maccabi Haifa62%fair 1.62 · @1.44
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @4.00
Hapoel Petah Tikva17%fair 5.78 · @5.50
2.25Expected goals
1.59Maccabi Haifa xG
0.66Hapoel Petah Tikva xG
53%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–017%
2–013%
1–111%
0–011%
2–19%
3–07%
From our goals model: Maccabi Haifa 1.6 – 0.7 Hapoel Petah Tikva expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Our pick is Maccabi Haifa to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
On our numbers Maccabi Haifa have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Hapoel Petah Tikva 17%.
How many goals will there be in Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Our predicted score is Maccabi Haifa 1–0 Hapoel Petah Tikva, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva (Ligat Ha'al) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 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.