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

As Hapoel Tel Aviv prepare to host Maccabi Tel Aviv on May 9, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, currently 4th in the standings with 55 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 39 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, sitting 3rd with 58 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 28 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv have been competitive, with Maccabi Tel Aviv claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Hapoel Beer Sheva, Hapoel Tel Aviv recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Tzur, Coco, Chico, Mayembo, Piven, Altman, Kraev, Falcao, Loizou, Boateng, Dappa. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's last outing came against Beitar Jerusalem, where they secured a 2-4 defeat using a 4-5-1 system. Their starting XI featured Melika, Revivo, Shlomo, Heitor, Asante, Varela, Shahar, Sissokho, Peretz, Sahiti, Abu Farkhi. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Tel Aviv are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Tel Aviv 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 a moderate number of goals: Hapoel Tel Aviv's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. Maccabi Tel Aviv's games average 3.5 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 a low-scoring affair.

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