Maccabi Haifa vs Ironi Tiberias: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Maccabi Haifa prepare to host Ironi Tiberias on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30 under referee Biran, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises an intriguing contest.

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.

Ironi Tiberias, sitting 11th with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 12 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 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Maccabi Haifa and Ironi Tiberias have favored Maccabi Haifa, with Maccabi Haifa claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

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. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Ironi Tiberias's last outing came against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Sharon, Balilti, Baco, Sambinha, Unger, Mohammed, Keltjens, Gotlieb, Hadida, Habiballah, Bilenkyi. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Maccabi Haifa are expected to maintain their 3-1-4-2 structure, while Ironi Tiberias are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 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: 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. Ironi Tiberias's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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