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

As Hapoel Petah Tikva prepare to host Hapoel Haifa on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Hapoel Petah Tikva, currently 6th in the standings with 32 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 16 points from 11 home 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 10 goals scored.

Hapoel Haifa, sitting 13th with 20 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Petah Tikva and Hapoel Haifa have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Bnei Sakhnin, Hapoel Petah Tikva recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Katz, Nir, Rotman, Dgani, Cohen, Niddam, Amian, Songa, David, Cle, Koszta. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Hapoel Haifa's last outing came against Ashdod, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Gerafi, Biton, Kricak, Diba, Malul, Altunashvili, Sabag, Hatuel, Biton, Ayias, Zikri. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Petah Tikva are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Petah Tikva and Hapoel Haifa 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 3.5 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Hapoel Haifa's games average 2.9 goals, with 4 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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