Beitar Jerusalem appears likely to remain in the Ligat ha’Al despite a tough run, failing to win any of their last 10 home matches, with three draws and eight losses. Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv has been on impressive form, winning 10 of their last 14 away games, making them strong favorites against Beitar Jerusalem.
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recent games have been high-scoring affairs, with each of their last five league matches featuring at least three goals. Beitar Jerusalem has also seen six of their seven games this season reach over 2.5 goals, so a similar outcome is expected in this clash.
Beitar Jerusalem has consistently been involved in games where both teams score, occurring in 10 of their last 12 matches. Likewise, Maccabi Tel Aviv has managed to score in all nine of their matches in continental competitions this season, needing to push forward.
Prediction
Amazingly, all 18 of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recent away games in the Ligat ha’Al have featured over 2.5 goals, showing remarkable consistency in high-scoring results. Additionally, seven of Beitar Jerusalem’s last nine home games have also produced at least three goals.
Prediction: Beitar Jerusalem 1 : 2 Maccabi Tel Aviv