Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hapoel Petah Tikva prepare to host Maccabi Tel Aviv on May 23, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al, Championship Group fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Hapoel Petah Tikva, currently 6th in the standings with 38 points from 34 games, trail the leaders by 38 points. They've earned 17 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, sitting 3rd with 65 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 29 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Tel Aviv have favored Maccabi Tel Aviv, with Maccabi Tel Aviv claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-4). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Petah Tikva recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Cohen, Katz, Rosen, Rotman, Moucketou-Moussounda, Cohen, Altman, Amian, Cle, Mazal, Diarra. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's last outing came against Beitar Jerusalem, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-5-1 system. Their starting XI featured Melika, Revivo, Camara, Asante, Jehezkel, Varela, Shahar, Sissokho, Peretz, Sahiti, Abu Farkhi. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Petah Tikva are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Tel Aviv are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hapoel Petah Tikva's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Maccabi Tel Aviv's games average 3.3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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