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

As Maccabi Haifa prepare to host Hapoel Petah Tikva on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Maccabi Haifa, currently 5th in the standings with 39 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 22 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

Hapoel Petah Tikva, sitting 6th with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 11 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.

Recent meetings between Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Petah Tikva have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Bnei Sakhnin, Maccabi Haifa recorded a 4-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Yermakov, Faingezicht, Eissat, Seck, Bataille, Ratner, Gorre, Ohana, Don, Benson, Melamed. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Hapoel Petah Tikva's last outing came against Hapoel Haifa, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Katz, Nir, Rotman, Dgani, Cohen, Amian, Altman, Songa, David, Cle, Koszta. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Maccabi Haifa are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Maccabi Haifa 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: Maccabi Haifa's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Hapoel Petah Tikva's games average 3.1 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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