Maccabi Tel Aviv VS Hapoel Katamon Prediction: 18/9/2024

On August 24, 2024, Bloomfield Stadium will host a Premier League clash between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Katamon. Maccabi Tel Aviv recently secured a win in their latest home league game. In contrast, Hapoel Katamon experienced a loss in their previous away fixture in the Premier League.

Historically, Maccabi Tel Aviv has been dominant in their recent encounters with Hapoel Katamon, winning 5 of their last 6 league matches against them.

 

Recent form

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv has been in formidable form recently. Their most recent match saw them secure a 1-0 victory against Hapoel Beer Sheva. Prior to this, they achieved a convincing 3-0 win over Maccabi Petah Tikva, showcasing their attacking prowess.

In the UEFA Europa League, they dominated Backa Topola with a 5-1 win, following a 3-0 victory in the first leg. Maccabi Tel Aviv also secured a 2-1 win against Bnei Sakhnin and another 3-0 victory over Panevezys. Their consistent wins highlight their strong performance both domestically and in European competitions.

 

Hapoel Katamon

Hapoel Katamon’s recent form shows a mix of poor and average results. Their latest match was a heavy 4-0 defeat to Hapoel Haifa, which follows a series of underwhelming performances. They drew 1-1 against Hapoel Hadera, struggled to a 0-0 draw with Maccabi Bnei Raina, and faced a 1-0 loss to Hapoel Hadera in the earlier rounds.

Additionally, they were beaten 2-0 by Beitar Jerusalem and lost 1-2 to Maccabi Netanya. These results indicate a challenging period for Hapoel Katamon, with a lack of consistency and several losses impacting their performance.

Maccabi Tel Aviv is clearly in excellent form, demonstrating strong attacking capabilities and a solid defensive record. Their recent successes across various competitions underscore their current high level of play. In contrast, Hapoel Katamon is struggling, with multiple losses and inconsistent performances reflecting their difficulties. Based on their recent form, Maccabi Tel Aviv is likely to continue their strong run, while Hapoel Katamon may need to address several issues to improve their outcomes.

 

Head-to-head

In their recent head-to-head encounters, Maccabi Tel Aviv has consistently demonstrated dominance over Hapoel Katamon. Here’s a breakdown of their recent matches:

• 07/12/2022: Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Katamon 2-0. This win showed Maccabi Tel Aviv’s ability to secure a clean sheet and exert control over the game.
• 01/04/2023: Maccabi Tel Aviv won 2-0 against Hapoel Katamon. This match further highlighted their strong performance against Hapoel Katamon, maintaining their defensive solidity and offensive efficiency.
• 29/04/2023: Maccabi Tel Aviv secured another victory with a 2-1 win. Despite conceding a goal, they managed to outscore Hapoel Katamon, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess.
• 03/12/2023: The game ended with a 2-1 win for Maccabi Tel Aviv. Hapoel Katamon initially led but could not maintain their advantage, highlighting their vulnerability in maintaining a lead.
• 01/04/2024: In their latest encounter, Maccabi Tel Aviv emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. This win continued their trend of overcoming Hapoel Katamon, even in competitive matches where both teams scored.

 

Prediction

Maccabi Tel Aviv has shown a consistent upper hand in their recent meetings with Hapoel Katamon. They have won four out of their last five encounters, with only one loss.

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s ability to come back from deficits and their strong overall performances in these matches reflect their superior form and tactical advantage over Hapoel Katamon. Conversely, Hapoel Katamon has struggled to secure wins against Maccabi Tel Aviv, often failing to maintain leads and consistently falling short defensively.

Prediction: Maccabi Tel Aviv to win.