Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Bnei Reina prediction and betting tips on December 27, 2023
On Wednesday, four encounters are scheduled in the Israeli Championship, including a match between Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Bnei Reina. The forecast for the clash of these opponents has been published on the pages of our resource.
Maccabi Haifa
The "Green" side is accustomed to contending for the championship, currently positioned second in the league table. However, they have relinquished a bit to the eponymous club from the capital, trailing by 6 points. In the last round, Maccabi Haifa left no chances for Hapoel Hadera in an away fixture, securing a commanding 5-1 victory, where even an early goal by the opponent proved futile. The team cannot afford to drop points in the pursuit of the leader. It's worth noting that in two months, they will be playing in the Conference League playoffs against Gent.
Maccabi Bnei Reina
One of the numerous Maccabi clubs was founded just 18 years ago, making its debut in the elite only last season. The club strives to acclimate to the top division, and so far, they are doing reasonably well, occupying the fourth position in the league table. In the last round, the team performed better at home than the bottom-placed Hapoel Jerusalem, although they were unable to seal the deal.
Interesting facts about the match and the history of their encounters
- The opponents have crossed paths only twice in history. In the previous season, Maccabi Bnei Reina won at home with a 1-0 scoreline, and the away encounter ended in a goalless draw.
- Maccabi Haifa has yet to lose on their home turf in the championship, while Maccabi Bnei Reina has not suffered defeat away from home.
Prediction
The more renowned Maccabi from Haifa is favored in this encounter, with the additional advantage of playing on their home turf, even though the guests only have to travel 30 kilometers from their own city. Given that both opponents are in good form, an engaging battle is expected. We will take the risk and bet on the success of the experienced hosts with a one-goal handicap.