Maccabi Petah Tikva vs Hapoel Petah Tikva prediction and betting tips on December 27, 2023
The Israeli Championship on Wednesday promises to be a lucrative market for betting enthusiasts, which is why we have prepared a forecast for the match between Maccabi Petah Tikva and Hapoel Petah Tikva.
Maccabi Petah Tikva
After 11 rounds, the not-so-strong Maccabi team in the country occupies a modest eighth place in the league table. In their last encounter, the team succumbed to the leading Maccabi from the capital at their home ground with a score of 1-2. As the fourth consecutive defeat, it is indicative of a poor form. The club will not be contending for high positions, but it is crucial to regain confidence and stay afloat.
Hapoel Petah Tikva
Experiencing a series of defeats, Hapoel finds itself second-to-last in the league table, although two other teams are only above them based on additional indicators. In the last round, the club lost away to Hapoel Haifa with a score of 1-2, with all goals in that match scored after the 80th minute. This mentioned setback was the third in a row, and success in the derby could serve as a good rehabilitation.
Interesting facts about the match and the history of their encounters
- The teams played out goalless draws in their two most recent head-to-head meetings.
- Maccabi is on a four-match losing streak. • Hapoel has lost their last three encounters.
Prediction
Even by the names of the clubs, it is evident that a derby awaits us, albeit featuring not the most powerful teams; the result will be crucial. It is worth noting that the teams are direct competitors in the league table. Initially, there was no clear favorite, but now the odds for Maccabi have slightly decreased. With this movement in odds, we agree, hence we place our bet on the victory of the nominal hosts with a zero handicap.