Hapoel Hadera vs Maccabi Haifa prediction and betting tips on December 24, 2023
We present our readers with a forecast for the match between Hapoel Hadera and Maccabi Haifa, as the teams clash in the 11th round of the Israeli championship.
Hapoel Hadera
This season, Hapoel tends to experience more defeats than victories in the championship, currently occupying a modest tenth place. However, a victory could improve their position. Initially, things were not going well at all, but the team managed to slightly improve its league standing. In the last round, they suffered an away defeat to Hapoel Jerusalem with a score of 0:1. There are no prerequisites for a breakthrough, and the team is likely to hover in the middle of the league table.
Maccabi Haifa
The "Greens" always set ambitious goals on their home turf, and rightfully so, having been champions for the last three seasons. Currently, the team is in fourth place in the championship, trailing the leader by 6 points. Reaching the first place is challenging at the moment, but they are only two points behind the second position, with two games in hand compared to their competitors. In the last round, Maccabi triumphed over MS Ashdod at home with a score of 4:0. The club also participated in the Europa League, where they secured third place in the group, now continuing their campaign in the Conference League.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- Meetings between the teams often turn out to be dull, with no more than two goals scored in the last seven games.
- Hapoel has not defeated the opponent in ten consecutive matches across all competitions.
Prediction
On paper, the guests are considered favorites, explained by Maccabi's higher class and better form. No one intends to give away points easily, and Hapoel is likely determined to put up a worthy resistance. We do not expect to see a spectacular game here, despite the bookmakers' opinion; therefore, we will bet on a total of fewer than 3 goals.