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

As Hapoel Petah Tikva prepare to host Ashdod on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 under referee Shiloah, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Hapoel Petah Tikva, currently 6th in the standings with 32 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 16 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Ashdod, sitting 10th with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 11 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 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Petah Tikva and Ashdod have favored Hapoel Petah Tikva, with Hapoel Petah Tikva claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Over the past few seasons, Hapoel Petah Tikva have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Hapoel Haifa, Hapoel Petah Tikva recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Katz, Nir, Rotman, Dgani, Cohen, Amian, Altman, Songa, David, Cle, Koszta. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Ashdod's last outing came against Hapoel Beer Sheva, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-5-1 system. Their starting XI featured Niemczycki, Mendy, Yashilirmak, Awany, Diakite, Danziger, Ansah, Ochayi, Harush, Kimvuidi, Almog. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Petah Tikva are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Ashdod are likely to counter with a 4-1-4-1 setup. 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 3.1 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Ashdod's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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