Hapoel Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv prediction and betting tips on December 31, 2023
Among the Sunday matchups in the Israeli championship, we have taken note of the confrontation between Hapoel Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. The match prognosis for these teams can be found on the pages of our resource.
Hapoel Haifa
For Hapoel from Haifa, the championship is shaping up well as the team currently holds the third position. Catching up with the leaders is challenging, with a four-point gap from the second place, and the competitors still have a game in hand. It is crucial to maintain their position, especially considering a decline in results where the team managed only one victory in four matches. In the last round, the team stumbled away against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, conceding with a scoreline of 0-4. Despite occupying the third spot, Hapoel Haifa tends to concede goals, having a negative goal difference of -1.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
The start of the championship for the capital club has been very assured, with 10 wins and one draw. With such results, the team leads the league table, surpassing the closest pursuer by 6 points. In the last round, the team struggled at home against Beitar Jerusalem, securing a victory only in injury time. Even when things don't go smoothly, Maccabi manages to achieve the desired result, making them strong contenders for the title this season.
Interesting match facts and head-to-head history
- Hapoel has not defeated the opponent since 2018, a streak spanning 14 consecutive encounters in all competitions.
- In this championship, Maccabi has won all six away matches with an impressive goal difference of 16:4.
Prediction
The guests are significant favorites in this confrontation, although Hapoel is a formidable opponent and can certainly put up a fight. Most likely, Maccabi will have the advantage; the question remains whether it will be enough for victory. We consider a reasonable wager here to be on the guests to win with a one-goal handicap.