Hapoel Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem prediction and betting tips on January 4, 2024
On January 4th, in the framework of the Israeli championship, Hapoel Haifa will face Beitar Jerusalem. Read the match forecast on the pages of our resource.
Hapoel Haifa
For Hapoel Haifa, the championship is shaping up decently as the team currently holds the fourth position, trailing the third place based on additional indicators, with a game in hand. In the last round, the club put up a worthy resistance but ultimately lost at home to the league leader Maccabi Tel Aviv with a score of 0-1. The club is experiencing a clear downturn in results, with only one victory in the last five encounters, but it manages to stay high in the standings.
Beitar Jerusalem
Beitar has not been impressive in this season, currently occupying the tenth position in the league table. The club could have been a couple of positions higher, but before the start of the season, the federation's decision deprived them of 4 points. In the last round, the team rightfully defeated direct competitor Maccabi Petah Tikva at home with a score of 3-2. Beitar is capable of progressing and even competing for a place in the top 6; however, the required stability is currently lacking.
Statistics and Match prediction
The first-round encounter between these opponents was intense and relatively equal. Hapoel managed to snatch a determined victory with a score of 2-1, with the decisive goal scored in the 85th minute. Bookmakers do not highlight a clear favorite in this matchup, even though Hapoel is higher in the league table and playing at home. In this match, we consider a reasonable bet to be on the home team's victory with a 0-goal handicap.