Hapoel Haifa vs Bnei Sakhnin: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 18 May the Ligat Ha'al brings Hapoel Haifa against Bnei Sakhnin at Sammy Ofer Stadium. Kick-off: 18:00 WAT. In the table, Hapoel Haifa are 8th, lower half, on 12 points after 10 matches; Bnei Sakhnin are 7th (upper half) with 13. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Hapoel Haifa, last 4: DDLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Maccabi Netanya, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Bnei Sakhnin, last 4: LLDL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Ironi Kiryat Shmona, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Momentum favours Hapoel Haifa, collecting 0.8 points per game to 0.3 for Bnei Sakhnin.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hapoel Haifa 1.6 xG, Bnei Sakhnin 0.9 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hapoel Haifa 54%, draw 26%, Bnei Sakhnin 20%.
Lower-risk option: Hapoel Haifa or draw (80%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.77.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hapoel Haifa 1–0 Bnei Sakhnin. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hapoel Haifa54%fair 1.86 · @1.78
Draw26%fair 3.78 · @3.45
Bnei Sakhnin20%fair 5.06 · @4.20
2.47Expected goals
1.56Hapoel Haifa xG
0.90Bnei Sakhnin xG
57%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–112%
2–010%
2–19%
0–08%
0–18%
From our goals model: Hapoel Haifa 1.6 – 0.9 Bnei Sakhnin expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hapoel Haifa to win✓
54%
1.86
1.78
Double chance
Hapoel Haifa or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.76
1.77
Draw no bet
Hapoel Haifa (draw no bet)✓
73%
1.37
–
Asian handicap
Bnei Sakhnin +1 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.12
–
First team to score
Hapoel Haifa to score first✓
58%
1.72
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Haifa / FT Hapoel Haifa✗
32%
3.13
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.67
–
Recent results
Hapoel Haifa – last 4
DDLD
13 May
@ Maccabi Netanya
1–1
D
29 Apr
vs Ironi Tiberias
1–1
D
5 Apr
vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
1–4
L
22 Feb
@ Hapoel Beer Sheva
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
100%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Bnei Sakhnin – last 4
LLDL
13 May
vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona
0–4
L
4 May
vs Maccabi Bnei Raina
0–2
L
28 Apr
vs Ashdod
1–1
D
15 Feb
@ Maccabi Haifa
0–4
L
0.3Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
25%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hapoel Haifa and Bnei Sakhnin.
What is the prediction for Hapoel Haifa vs Bnei Sakhnin?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Hapoel Haifa vs Bnei Sakhnin?
On our numbers Hapoel Haifa have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Bnei Sakhnin 20%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Haifa vs Bnei Sakhnin?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Haifa vs Bnei Sakhnin?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Haifa 1–0 Bnei Sakhnin, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Haifa vs Bnei Sakhnin?
Hapoel Haifa vs Bnei Sakhnin (Ligat Ha'al) kicks off on Monday 18 May 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Ashdod3
Maccabi Bnei Raina1