Sakhnin vs Hapoel Petah Tikva: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Bnei Sakhnin prepare to host Hapoel Petah Tikva on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 17:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Bnei Sakhnin, currently 7th in the standings with 28 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 13 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Hapoel Petah Tikva, sitting 6th with 29 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins 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 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Bnei Sakhnin and Hapoel Petah Tikva 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 Hapoel Jerusalem FC, Bnei Sakhnin recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Abu Nil, Brucic, Hilu, Gantus, Azugi, Abuhav, Shamir, Salman, Bushnak, Cudjoe, Miranyan. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Hapoel Petah Tikva's last outing came against Ashdod, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Katz, Nir, Rotman, Dgani, Cohen, Songa, Amian, David, Cle, Adeniyi, Mazal. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Bnei Sakhnin are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Bnei Sakhnin and Hapoel Petah Tikva 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: Bnei Sakhnin's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Hapoel Petah Tikva's games average 3.6 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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