Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Maccabi Haifa will face Hapoel Haifa on Monday, February 10, at 19:30 CET, and I suggest a bet on the individual total of one of the teams.
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Haifa: Match facts and head-to-head
- Maccabi have won four of their last five matches.
- Hapoel are winless in their last two games, with a draw and a loss, both away from home.
- Hapoel have conceded goals in eight consecutive matches.
- Maccabi Haifa score more than 1.5 goals in 88% of their games this season.
- In 58% of matches this season, Maccabi have scored in both halves, while Hapoel have done so in 26%.
- Hapoel have won 30% of their matches without conceding, while Maccabi have done so in 29%.
- Maccabi defeated Hapoel 4-1 in their last meeting. In their last five encounters, Maccabi have three wins, one loss, and one draw.
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Haifa: Match preview
Maccabi Haifa are currently in the title race, sitting in third place in the standings. After 21 rounds, they have collected 41 points and trail the league leaders by nine points. In their last five matches, they have won four and lost one, though the defeat was a technical 0-3 result, and one of their wins was also awarded as a technical 3-0 victory. Maccabi Haifa boast a strong attack, having scored 45 goals—the second-best offensive record in the league.
Hapoel Haifa are currently among the top six teams in the Israeli Premier League. After 21 rounds, they have 31 points, holding a three-point lead over the seventh-placed team. In Israel’s league format, the top six teams qualify for the Championship Group, making the fight for fifth and sixth place crucial for Hapoel. Their recent form, however, has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last five matches, three losses, and one draw.
Predicted lineups
- Maccabi Haifa: Kayuf, Sundgren, Sirota, Kornud, Simic, Mohamed, Jaber, Kinda, Pierrot, Saba, Haziza
- Hapoel Haifa: Levita, Polyakov, Mizrachi, Sotiriou, Twito, Peretz, Scekic, Maman, Harel, Camara, Boganem
Prediction
Maccabi Haifa are fighting to stay in the top three and will be playing at home, while Hapoel are trying to secure a spot in the Championship Group but have struggled in recent matches. I expect Maccabi to win at home, and my bet is on Maccabi Haifa's individual total over 1.5 goals at odds of 1.44.
