Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv Prediction

Maccabi Tel Aviv host Hapoel Tel Aviv on 14 September 2026 at 20:30 in a Ligat Ha'al clash between two sides in strong form. Maccabi have won seven of their last ten matches, averaging 2.40 goals for and 1.10 against. Hapoel have taken five wins from their last ten, with a leaner away record that shows 1.60 goals for and 0.60 conceded per game. The home side's recent wins include a 4-1 demolition of Hapoel Beersheba and a 5-2 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem, displaying sustained attacking pressure. Hapoel have been more cautious on the road, posting three clean sheets in their last five matches and showing defensive discipline even in defeat.

Form and H2H

Maccabi dominate the head-to-head record. In their last six meetings, Maccabi have won four, drawn one, and lost one, including three consecutive home victories of 3-0, 3-0, and 3-1. Hapoel's most recent result against Maccabi was a 0-2 defeat away in June 2020. Across 21 all-time meetings, 17 have finished with four goals or fewer, and Hapoel have scored one goal or fewer in 18 of those encounters. Maccabi's last-ten profit trend shows +6.49 on the match winner and +3.48 on team total over 1.5 goals. Hapoel's away record yields +1.45 on the match winner but +8.71 on draws, suggesting they compete but rarely dominate on the road.

Best Bet

Under 3.5 goals offers the clearest edge. Maccabi will press high and create chances—they generated 22 shots and 14 on target against Beersheba alone—but Hapoel's recent form shows they defend compactly and rarely concede freely. In their last five matches, Hapoel kept three clean sheets and conceded only two goals total. The head-to-head pattern reinforces this: 17 of 21 meetings stayed at four goals or below. Maccabi's attacking form is genuine, but Hapoel's away discipline is equally real. Back Under 3.5 at 1xBet 3.45 or 1Win 3.50.

Odds to Watch

Maccabi are favored across the board. 1xBet price them at 2.13, 1Win at 2.20, and Mostbet at 2.11. The draw sits at 3.45 (1xBet), 3.50 (1Win), and 3.37 (Mostbet). Hapoel's away odds range from 2.86 (1Win) to 3.12 (1xBet). Maccabi's home record and recent form justify the favorite tag, but Hapoel's defensive solidity away from home and the historical pattern of tight contests suggest the draw and Under 3.5 hold value for bettors seeking insurance against a high-scoring blowout.