ASHDOD VS MACCABI NETANYA - ISRAEL: LIGAT AL MATCH PREVIEW
ISRAEL: LIGAT AL MATCH DETAILS: ASHDOD VS MACCABI NETANYA
As Ashdod prepare to host Maccabi Netanya on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
ASHDOD PREVIEW IN ISRAEL: LIGAT AL
Ashdod, currently 12th in the standings with 23 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 32 points. They've earned 10 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
MACCABI NETANYA PREVIEW IN ISRAEL: LIGAT AL
Maccabi Netanya, sitting 7th with 31 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 12 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 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ASHDOD VS MACCABI NETANYA
Recent meetings between Ashdod and Maccabi Netanya have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw.
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Ashdod recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Niemczycki, Yashilirmak, Awany, Diakite, Mendy, Harush, Ochayi, Amer, Tamam, Almog, Ansah. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Maccabi Netanya's last outing came against Maccabi Bnei Raina, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Antman, Keller, Konate, Kulikov, Jaber, Ouattara, Tavares, Zaarura, Levi, Bilu, Davo. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Ashdod are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ashdod and Maccabi Netanya 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 AND PREDICTION FOR ASHDOD VS MACCABI NETANYA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Ashdod's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Maccabi Netanya's games average 3.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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