Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Petah Tikva: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:00 WAT, Tuesday 12 May: Hapoel Tel Aviv v Hapoel Petah Tikva in the Ligat Ha'al, played at Bloomfield Stadium. In the table, Hapoel Tel Aviv are 1st, leading the league, on 25 points after 10 matches; Hapoel Petah Tikva are 12th (in the drop zone) with 6. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Hapoel Tel Aviv, last 4: LWWW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Beitar Jerusalem, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Hapoel Petah Tikva, last 3: LLW Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Hapoel Tel Aviv, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.0 for Hapoel Petah Tikva.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hapoel Tel Aviv 2.1 xG, Hapoel Petah Tikva 0.6 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hapoel Tel Aviv 69%, draw 19%, Hapoel Petah Tikva 11%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Hapoel Tel Aviv to win (69%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hapoel Tel Aviv 2–0 Hapoel Petah Tikva. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hapoel Tel Aviv69%fair 1.44 · @1.40
Draw19%fair 5.18 · @4.33
Hapoel Petah Tikva11%fair 8.84 · @5.50
2.66Expected goals
2.09Hapoel Tel Aviv xG
0.57Hapoel Petah Tikva xG
55%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–015%
1–015%
3–011%
2–19%
1–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Hapoel Tel Aviv 2.1 – 0.6 Hapoel Petah Tikva 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 Tel Aviv to win✓
69%
1.44
1.40
Double chance
Hapoel Tel Aviv or draw✓
89%
1.13
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.81
1.73
Draw no bet
Hapoel Tel Aviv (draw no bet)✓
86%
1.16
–
Asian handicap
Hapoel Tel Aviv -1 (Asian handicap)
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.98
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Hapoel Tel Aviv to score first✓
73%
1.37
–
Half-time result
Hapoel Tel Aviv ahead at half-time✗
52%
1.94
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Tel Aviv / FT Hapoel Tel Aviv✗
48%
2.08
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.51
–
Recent results
Hapoel Tel Aviv – last 4
LWWW
6 May
vs Beitar Jerusalem
0–1
L
29 Apr
vs Maccabi Haifa
4–0
W
6 Apr
vs Maccabi Haifa
2–0
W
13 Feb
vs Hapoel Katamon
3–1
W
2.3Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
25%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Hapoel Petah Tikva – last 3
LLW
5 May
@ Maccabi Tel Aviv
0–4
L
28 Apr
@ Beitar Jerusalem
1–3
L
21 Feb
@ Maccabi Haifa
1–0
W
0.7Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Petah Tikva.
What is the prediction for Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Our pick is Hapoel Tel Aviv to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
On our numbers Hapoel Tel Aviv have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Hapoel Petah Tikva 11%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Tel Aviv 2–0 Hapoel Petah Tikva, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Petah Tikva (Ligat Ha'al) kicks off on Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Bloomfield 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.
