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

As Maccabi Tel Aviv prepare to host Ashdod on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, currently 4th in the standings with 43 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 21 points from 11 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Ashdod, sitting 10th with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 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 Tel Aviv and Ashdod have favored Maccabi Tel Aviv, ending in a 2-2 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Melika, Revivo, Shlomo, Heitor, Asante, Noy, Shahar, Sahiti, Peretz, Davida, Abu Farkhi. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Ashdod's last outing came against Hapoel Beer Sheva, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-5-1 system. Their starting XI featured Niemczycki, Mendy, Yashilirmak, Awany, Diakite, Danziger, Ansah, Ochayi, Harush, Kimvuidi, Almog. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Maccabi Tel Aviv are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ashdod 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: Maccabi Tel Aviv's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Ashdod's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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