Hapoel Hadera vs Maccabi Petah Tikva Prediction: 16/9/2024

Hapoel Hadera have been in excellent form at home recently, winning six out of their last eight matches. They are also unbeaten in their last seven top-tier encounters against Maccabi Petah Tikva, claiming victory in three of the last four meetings. On the other hand, Maccabi Petah Tikva have struggled on the road in Ligat ha’Al, managing only three wins from their last 19 away games.

Recent matches involving Hapoel Hadera haven’t featured many high-scoring affairs, with seven of their last nine league games producing two goals or fewer. Similarly, 13 of Maccabi Petah Tikva’s previous 18 away fixtures in the league have also seen a maximum of two goals. Therefore, it’s expected that both defenses will be strong in this encounter.

Maccabi Petah Tikva’s last 21 away games have only seen them score and concede in the same match on five occasions. Additionally, 13 of Hapoel Hadera’s last 18 games in the Ligat ha’Al have involved at least one team keeping a clean sheet, making it unlikely that both teams will find the net in this contest.

 

Prediction

In eight of Hapoel Hadera’s last ten matches in the Ligat ha’Al, fewer than 2.5 goals have been scored. With 13 of Maccabi Petah Tikva’s last 17 away games also following this trend, it seems likely that this upcoming clash will see under two goals scored.

Prediction: Hapoel Hadera 1 : 0 Maccabi Petah Tikva