On Monday, the Ligat HaAl clash at Sammy Ofer Stadium will feature Hapoel Haifa taking on Maccabi Haifa.
Hapoel Haifa comes into this game on a strong note, fresh from a 3-0 victory over Maccabi Netanya, with Noar Sabag and Guy Melamed scoring for the team. Their recent form highlights a solid defensive performance, conceding only three goals across their last six matches. Hapoel Haifa will also look to maintain their unbeaten streak at home, having avoided defeat in their last two home league matches.
Maccabi Haifa, on the other hand, will approach this game after a 4-2 win against Hapoel Hadera, with notable contributions from Lior Refaelov, who scored twice, and Xander Severina. Their recent games have been action-packed, with a total of 24 goals in their last six outings, averaging four goals per match.
Maccabi Haifa has also maintained an impressive record against Hapoel Haifa, remaining unbeaten in their previous four away league games against them, although they have not won in their last two away league matches.
Head-to-Head
Looking at their head-to-head history since November 2022, Maccabi Haifa has generally had the upper hand, with four wins to Hapoel Haifa’s one, and one match ending in a draw. Across these encounters, 15 goals have been scored, averaging 2.5 goals per game. In their last league meeting on May 25, 2024, Hapoel Haifa won 2-0.
Prediction
For this upcoming match, Maccabi Haifa is expected to dominate possession and convert some of their scoring chances. While Hapoel Haifa may face challenges finding the back of the net, they are still likely to score. A 3-1 win for Maccabi Haifa is anticipated, with predictions favoring a total of under 3.5 goals for this match.