Maccabi Haifa FC vs Maccabi Netanya FC
Stadium: Sammy Ofer stadium
21.01.2024, 21:30
Approaching the 18th round of the Israel Premier League, an intriguing match is on the horizon at Sammy Ofer Stadium, featuring a clash between Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Netanya. Both teams are in remarkable form, adding an element of excitement to the upcoming game. Haifa has maintained an unbeaten streak in their last 15 league games, presenting a formidable challenge for Netanya to overcome on their home ground. Our prediction leans towards a win or draw for Maccabi Haifa. For a more detailed analysis of the game, we encourage you to explore the expert tips thoughtfully compiled for your reference.
Maccabi Haifa FC (2nd)
Form: WWWWD
Maccabi Haifa remains unbeaten in their last 14 games across all competitions, displaying impressive form highlighted by four consecutive victories in the league. In their recent league match against Bnei Sakhnin, Maccabi Haifa secured a commanding 0-3 victory, with Dean David scoring a brace. As they gear up for the upcoming fixture, Maccabi Haifa solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league. Over the past five matches, they have achieved four wins and settled for a draw.
Prepared for the next challenge, Maccabi Haifa eagerly anticipates a highly awaited clash against neighbors Maccabi Netanya this Sunday, aiming to extend their unbeaten streak and secure another triumph. Maccabi Haifa continues to shine in the league this season. Their overall league statistics are 12 victories, 4 draws, and a loss from the 17 games played.
Maccabi Netanya (6th)
Form: WLWWW
Netanya has experienced a notable resurgence in form, securing five victories and suffering just one loss in their last six league games. Their most recent league encounter against Hapoel Jerusalem concluded in a 2-1 victory, and they are determined for a positive outcome as they face the defending champions on Sunday. In the overall league statistics, Netanya has accumulated seven wins, three draws, and seven losses from a total of 17 games played.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical analysis of the last 13 games between them produced 9 wins for Haifa, 2 wins for Netanya, and 2 draws.
Expert Betting Tips
While Maccabi Haifa is considered the favorite in this matchup, recent fluctuations in their form have led to some uncertainties, and Maccabi Netanya is expected to put up a strong fight. In terms of betting options, our inclination is towards goals, particularly considering that 7 of their last 8 encounters have featured over 2.5 goals. We anticipate this trend to persist on Sunday, making the Total Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.76 a favorable choice.
Furthermore, both teams have been consistently scoring in their recent meetings, with the last 5 encounters witnessing goals from both sides. Opting for Both Teams To Score (BTTS) at odds of 1.92 is also an appealing option. It's noteworthy that we should expect at least 2 goals from Haifa in this game, and this can be supported with odds of 1.54. Finally, Haifa is likely to secure a victory here, and we can rely on a win or draw with a total of over 1.5 goals for Haifa.