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

As Maccabi Tel Aviv prepare to host Hapoel Haifa on October 24, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, currently 2nd in the standings with 16 points from 6 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

Hapoel Haifa, sitting 7th with 9 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 3 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 positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Haifa have favored Maccabi Tel Aviv, with Hapoel Haifa claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-1). Over the past few seasons, Maccabi Tel Aviv have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Bnei Sakhnin, Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Melika, Ben Harush, Shlomo, Camara, Tavernier, Sissokho, Jehezkel, Kanichowsky, Peretz, Davida, Sokler. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Hapoel Haifa's last outing came against Hapoel Ramat Gan, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Gerafi, Kricak, Zuparic, Malul, Mendy, Keita, Sabag, Gonen, Rotman, Elias, Turgeman. 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 Hapoel Haifa 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 Tel Aviv's fixtures have averaged 3.4 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Hapoel Haifa's games average 2.9 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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