Value bet: Over 3.5 goals @ 2.15 – our chance 52% vs 47% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultMaccabi Tel Aviv to win ✓63% · @1.70
Double chanceEither team to win ✓86% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓69% · @1.45
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.45
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.07
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:30 WAT, Monday 31 August: Maccabi Tel Aviv v Maccabi Haifa in the Ligat Ha'al, played at Bloomfield Stadium. In the table, Maccabi Tel Aviv are 2nd, among the top four, on 24 points after 10 matches; Maccabi Haifa are 5th (upper half) with 18.
Current form
Maccabi Tel Aviv, last 5: DWLWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with FC Lugano, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Maccabi Haifa, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Hapoel Ramat Gan, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (13 May 2026) it ended Maccabi Tel Aviv 3–0 Maccabi Haifa. The last 2 head-to-heads: Maccabi Tel Aviv 2 wins, Maccabi Haifa 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 4.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Maccabi Tel Aviv 2.6 xG, Maccabi Haifa 1.5 xG – a total near 4.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 71% and GG at 69%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Maccabi Tel Aviv 63%, draw 14%, Maccabi Haifa 23%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.45.
Price worth noting: Over 3.5 goals @2.15 – the bookmaker implies 47%, our ratings say 52%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (71%, odds 1.45 – longer than our fair 1.40, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–1 Maccabi Haifa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Maccabi Tel Aviv63%fair 1.58 · @1.70
Draw14%fair 7.06 · @4.00
Maccabi Haifa23%fair 4.44 · @3.95
4.15Expected goals
2.64Maccabi Tel Aviv xG
1.52Maccabi Haifa xG
69%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–17%
2–26%
1–16%
3–26%
2–05%
From our goals model: Maccabi Tel Aviv 2.6 – 1.5 Maccabi Haifa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa?
On our numbers Maccabi Tel Aviv have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Maccabi Haifa 23%.
How many goals will there be in Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa?
We expect about 4.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa?
Our predicted score is Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–1 Maccabi Haifa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.2 goals in total.
When is Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa?
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa (Ligat Ha'al) kicks off on Monday 31 August 2026 at 18:30 (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.
