Hapoel Hadera FC vs Maccabi Petah Tikva FC Prediction: Tikva is yet to lose a league game this season

The Israel Premier League's 6th round of matches is scheduled for this Saturday, and one of the fixtures to watch is the showdown between Hapoel Hadera and Maccabi Petah Tikva. In the current season, Maccabi Petah Tikva has remained unbeaten in the league, while Hapoel Hadera has faced challenges. Based on their respective form, we predict a favorable outcome for the visitors, either a win or a draw in this encounter. Please find below some carefully crafted tips for your consideration.

Hapoel Hadera FC (11th)

Form: WLLLL

Hapoel Hadera experienced a challenging start to their season with four consecutive defeats in their initial four games. Their first victory finally arrived in their most recent league game against Ashdod, securing a 0-1 win. As they gear up to face another strong adversary in Petah Tikva on Saturday, the odds appear to be against them, leaving uncertainty regarding their chances of earning even a single point in this upcoming match.

Maccabi Petah Tikva (3rd)

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Maccabi Petah Tikva began their season with a 1-1 draw against Hapoel Jerusalem in their inaugural league match. Remarkably, they have maintained an undefeated record in the league this season, showcasing two wins and three draws in their five league fixtures. In their latest league encounter against Bnei Sakhnin, they achieved an impressive 5-1 victory and will aim to secure another win when they face Hapoel Hadera on Saturday. Their present league record boasts three draws and two wins from the five matches they have played so far.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical analysis of their last 5 encounters produced 3 victories for Petah Tikva, a win for Hapoel Hadera, and a draw.

Expert Betting Tips

Petah Tikva is undoubtedly the favorite in this match, considering their unbeaten status in the league this season and their superior form compared to Hapoel Hadera. We anticipate that Petah Tikva will secure a victory or a draw with over 1.5 goals scored in this encounter, with odds set at 1.77. Moreover, Petah Tikva has demonstrated a strong ability to score goals in the league this season, and we believe they won't have difficulty scoring at least two goals in this match.