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

As Hapoel Tel Aviv prepare to host Maccabi Haifa on March 2, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, currently 4th in the standings with 45 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 33 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Maccabi Haifa, sitting 5th with 39 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 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 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa have favored Maccabi Haifa, with Maccabi Haifa claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Bnei Sakhnin, Hapoel Tel Aviv recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Tzur, Leidner, Chico, Archel, Coco, Kraev, Falcao, Lemkin, Loizou, Altman, Torial. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Maccabi Haifa's last outing came against Hapoel Petah Tikva, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Yermakov, Faingezicht, Eissat, Seck, Bataille, Ratner, Gorre, Ohana, Don, Benson, Melamed. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Tel Aviv are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi 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 a moderate number of goals: Hapoel Tel Aviv's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Maccabi Haifa's games average 2.7 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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