Maccabi Petah Tikva FC vs Maccabi Haifa FC Prediction: An easy win for Haifa

The Israel Premier League's third round is set to kick off this Sunday, and Maccabi Haifa is eager to maintain their winning streak as they face off against their neighbors, Maccabi Petah, at the Hamoshava Stadium. In their opening league match, Haifa secured a victory, while the hosts, unfortunately, have yet to claim a win this season. We envisage total domination from Haifa in this game. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you.

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Maccabi Petah embarked on their season with a draw against Hapoel Jerusalem in their inaugural league match, which concluded with a 1-1 scoreline. Their most recent league encounter, against Hapoel Haifa, resulted in another draw, this time with a 2-2 outcome. As they prepare to face the defending champions this Sunday, Petah is undoubtedly aiming for a more favorable result. Their current league record stands at two draws from the two games played so far.

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Maccabi Haifa had an outstanding run in the previous season, clinching the league title after a remarkable campaign that saw them overcome various challenges. They initiated their current league season with a strong start, achieving a 1-2 victory against Hapoel Jerusalem in both their first and most recent league game. As they prepare to face Maccabi Petah this Sunday, Haifa aims to maintain their winning momentum.

Regrettably, Maccabi Haifa's dreams of participating in the UEFA Champions League this season were dashed as they suffered a resounding defeat in the final qualification round against Young Boys. Nevertheless, they have secured a place in the Europa League, where they will continue to compete on the European stage.

A critical look at their last 7 encounters produced 6 victories for Haifa and a draw. Petah have not won any game against Haifa in their last 7 encounters.

The defending champions are determined to clinch their second consecutive league victory this coming Sunday. When facing Maccabi Petah, Haifa appears to be the superior team, and we anticipate that Haifa will secure a straightforward victory on Sunday. Notably, Petah hasn't managed to secure a win against Maccabi Haifa in their previous seven encounters, and we don't anticipate that trend changing this Sunday. Our initial prediction is in favor of Haifa, with an additional forecast of Haifa winning by more than 1.5 goals.

Furthermore, it's worth highlighting that Haifa has consistently scored a minimum of two goals in six of their recent matchups. Given Haifa's current offensive strength, we expect them to net at least two goals in this upcoming game.