Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:1
18/01/2026 at 13:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Ligat ha'Al - Round 19
  • Referee: Laibuvitz G. (Isr)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
israelIsrael5 SPORT Israel

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.850.82
Ball possession
43%57%
Total shots
1914
Shots on target
66
Big chances
61
Corner kicks
47
Passes
83% (250/300)84% (334/396)
Yellow cards
13
Expected goals (xG)
2.850.82
xG on target (xGOT)
2.452.09
Total shots
1914
Shots on target
66
Shots off target
85
Blocked shots
53
Shots inside the box
1211
Shots outside the box
73
Hit the woodwork
10
Big chances
61
Corner kicks
47
Touches in opposition box
2228
Accurate through passes
21
Offsides
10
Free kicks
1012
Passes
83% (250/300)84% (334/396)
Long passes
55% (26/47)55% (26/47)
Passes in final third
76% (64/84)73% (80/109)
Crosses
13% (2/15)33% (6/18)
Expected assists (xA)
1.330.99
Throw ins
2315
Fouls
1210
Tackles
56% (10/18)65% (11/17)
Duels won
3944
Clearances
2813
Interceptions
73
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
42
xGOT faced
2.092.45
Goals prevented
1.09-1.55

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 20', Asante T. , Shlomo R. ,
  • 26', Sissokho I. 🟨,
  • 29', Saief K. 🟨,
  • 30', Davida O. , Jehezkel S. ,
  • 32', Andrade K. 🟨,
  • 41', Amir E. , Goldberg S. ,
  • 45+3', 1 - 0, Ohana M. , Ratner N. (A),
  • 2nd Half (3 - 1)
  • 46', Camara M. , Heitor ,
  • 52', 1 - 1, Jehezkel S. ,
  • 56', Varela H. 🟨,
  • 58', Ohana M. , Stewart T. ,
  • 58', Saief K. , Silva Kani ,
  • 68', Andrade K. , Peretz D. ,
  • 68', Madmon E. , Abu Farhi S. ,
  • 79', 2 - 1, Melamed G. , Cornud P. (A),
  • 81', 3 - 1, Gorre K. , Cornud P. (A),
  • 84', Gorre K. , Gabay N. ,
  • 85', Melamed G. , Faingezicht Y. ,
  • 88', 4 - 1, Gabay N. , Eissat L. (A),

Chances of winning


Maccabi Haifa
30.6%
Draw
25.9%
Maccabi Tel Aviv
43.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
35.5% 27.5% 36.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

35.5% 27.5% 36.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Maccabi Haifa has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.9%)
  • Maccabi Tel Aviv has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Maccabi Tel Aviv's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Maccabi Haifa than the current prediction. (+4.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Maccabi Tel Aviv than the current prediction. (-6.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Maccabi Tel Aviv, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Maccabi Haifa - Maccabi Tel Aviv Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.03
    (2.59)
    3.56
    (3.34)
    2.14
    (2.49)
    7.9%
    (8.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for Maccabi Haifa - Maccabi Tel Aviv?
  • Users Predictions: 8 users predict this event. Maccabi Haifa will win (votes: 3 - 37.5%). Maccabi Tel Aviv will win (votes: 4 - 50%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 12.5%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Maccabi Tel Aviv: 15.4%84.6%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 0.5, 2nd Half - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1, 2nd Half - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Ligat ha'Al (Championship Group: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Ligat ha'Al (Championship Group: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Maccabi Haifa won 1.
    • Both teams have recently enjoyed a winning streak.
    • Maccabi Tel Aviv may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Maccabi Haifa has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
    • There will not play in Maccabi Haifa: Jovanovic D. (Inactive) Kassa L. (Injury) Mohamed A. (Inactive) Pedrao (Knee Injury) Seck A. (International duty)
    • There will not play in Maccabi Tel Aviv: Belic K. (Inactive) Nicolaescu I. (Injury) Peretz D. (Inactive)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Maccabi Haifa won 7 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 21:26. (average 1.1:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Maccabi Haifa won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 14:13. (average 1.4:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Maccabi Haifa - Maccabi Tel Aviv were as follows:
    05.10.2025 Maccabi Tel Aviv - Maccabi Haifa 1:1
    19.05.2025 Maccabi Haifa - Maccabi Tel Aviv 0:3
    14.04.2025 Maccabi Tel Aviv - Maccabi Haifa 1:1
    27.01.2025 Maccabi Haifa - Maccabi Tel Aviv Abandoned
    25.12.2024 Maccabi Haifa - Maccabi Tel Aviv 1:3
    Latest results of Maccabi Haifa
    Latest results of Maccabi Tel Aviv
    Israeli Ligat haAl Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1H. Beer Sheva ✔ 25175355:243156
    2Beitar Jerusalem ✔ 25166359:293054
    3Maccabi Tel Aviv ✔ 25147454:292549
    4Hapoel Tel Aviv ✔ 25155546:262048
    5Maccabi Haifa ✔ 25109646:271939
    6Hapoel Petah Tikva2599741:36536
    7Netanya251041145:55-1034
    8Sakhnin ✔ 25781025:35-1029
    9Kiryat Shmona ✔ 25761236:42-627
    10Hapoel Haifa ✔ 25661331:44-1324
    11SC Ashdod ✔ 25581232:50-1823
    12Hapoel Jerusalem ✔ 25491222:35-1321
    13Ironi Tiberias ✔ 25751332:52-2018
    14Maccabi Bnei Raina ✔ 25331917:57-4012

          Promotion ~ Ligat ha'Al (Championship Group: )
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    Clinched Spots for Teams
    H. Beer Sheva is Qualified for Ligat ha'Al (Championship Group )
    Beitar Jerusalem is Qualified for Ligat ha'Al (Championship Group )
    Maccabi Tel Aviv is Qualified for Ligat ha'Al (Championship Group )
    Hapoel Tel Aviv is Qualified for Ligat ha'Al (Championship Group )
    Maccabi Haifa is Qualified for Ligat ha'Al (Championship Group )
    Sakhnin is Ligat ha'Al (Relegation Group )
    Kiryat Shmona is Ligat ha'Al (Relegation Group )
    Hapoel Haifa is Ligat ha'Al (Relegation Group )
    SC Ashdod is Ligat ha'Al (Relegation Group )
    Hapoel Jerusalem is Ligat ha'Al (Relegation Group )
    Ironi Tiberias is Ligat ha'Al (Relegation Group )
    Maccabi Bnei Raina is Ligat ha'Al (Relegation Group )