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 24 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 22 points from 12 home 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.

Ironi Tiberias, sitting 9th with 26 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 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Maccabi Haifa and Ironi Tiberias have favored Maccabi Haifa, with Maccabi Haifa claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Hapoel Petah Tikva, Maccabi Haifa recorded a 0-1 defeat 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.

Ironi Tiberias's last outing came against Maccabi Bnei Raina, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Sharon, Balilti, Baco, Sambinha, Unger, Abu Akel, Mohammed, Bilenkyi, Hadida, Habiballah, Shviro. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

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 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Ironi Tiberias's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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