Maccabi Haifa vs Sakhnin: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Maccabi Haifa prepare to host Bnei Sakhnin on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 19:15, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Maccabi Haifa, currently 5th in the standings with 36 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 19 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss 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.

Bnei Sakhnin, sitting 7th with 28 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 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 Maccabi Haifa and Bnei Sakhnin have favored Maccabi Haifa, ending in a 3-3 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Hapoel Jerusalem FC, Maccabi Haifa recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Yermakov, Faingezicht, Eissat, Seck, Bataille, Ratner, Gorre, Ohana, Don, Kani, Melamed. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Bnei Sakhnin's last outing came against Hapoel Petah Tikva, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Abu Nil, Brucic, Hilu, Gantus, Azugi, Bushnak, Maicom, Shamir, Cudjoe, Salman, Miranyan. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Maccabi Haifa are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Maccabi Haifa and Bnei Sakhnin 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: Maccabi Haifa's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Bnei Sakhnin's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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