Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 6, 2025
On Monday, January 6, the final match of the 17th round of the Israeli Premier League will take place, featuring Maccabi Haifa against Beitar Jerusalem. Here’s a betting suggestion for this match.
Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Maccabi has won their last two matches and three of their last four.
- Maccabi kept clean sheets in their last two games.
- Beitar has conceded at least one goal in five consecutive matches, while Maccabi has scored in four consecutive games.
- Maccabi boasts the second-best attack in the Israeli Premier League, while Beitar has the third-best.
- Haifa has conceded only 15 goals, the second-best defensive record in the league.
- Maccabi scores more than 1.5 goals per match in 91% of their games, while Beitar does so in 89%.
- Haifa frequently scores in both halves, achieving this in 68% of matches.
- In their previous meeting, Beitar secured a 3-2 victory. However, in their last five matches, Maccabi has won three, drawn one, and lost one.
Maccabi Haifa vs Beitar Jerusalem: Match Preview
Maccabi Haifa is vying for the league title this season. They have played 16 matches, earning 33 points, and are currently five points behind the league leader, with a game in hand. This positions them well to close the gap on both the leader and the second-placed team. Maccabi sits third in the table with strong performances both in attack and defense, scoring 34 goals and conceding 15. They’ve won their last two matches with clean sheets, achieving an aggregate score of 8-0.
Beitar Jerusalem trails Maccabi Haifa by just three points and is in fourth place. They have scored 34 goals, the third-highest in the league, but conceded 22, the worst defensive record among the top five teams in the Israeli Premier League. Beitar is eight points behind the leader but could close the gap and overtake Maccabi Haifa with a win. However, their start to the new year was disappointing, as they suffered a 0-3 loss to Netanya. In their last five league matches, Beitar has recorded two wins, two losses, and a draw.
Probable Lineups
- Maccabi Haifa: Cohen; Sundgren, Sirota, Cornud, Seck; Mohamed, Jaber, Kinda; Pierrot, Saba, Haziza
- Beitar Jerusalem: Miguel Silva, Dgani, Morozov, Bitton, Gotlieb, Krief, Ashkenazi, Yona, Azaria, Friday, Shua
Prediction
Both teams are battling for higher positions in the table, making this match crucial for both Maccabi and Beitar. Both sides feature strong attacking performances—among the best in the league. My betting suggestion is on total goals over three, with odds of 1.77.
