Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultMaccabi Haifa to win ✓62% · @1.44
Double chanceMaccabi Haifa or draw ✓83% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @1.62
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 11.38
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hapoel Petah Tikva travel to face Maccabi Haifa on Saturday 5 September in the Ligat Ha'al, with Sammy Ofer Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 18:30 WAT. In the table, Maccabi Haifa are 5th, upper half, on 18 points after 10 matches; Hapoel Petah Tikva are 12th (in the drop zone) with 6. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Maccabi Haifa, last 5: LWLWW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Hapoel Petah Tikva, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Hapoel Katamon, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 4 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Momentum favours Maccabi Haifa, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.5 for Hapoel Petah Tikva.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Feb 2026) it ended Maccabi Haifa 0–1 Hapoel Petah Tikva.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Maccabi Haifa 1.6 xG, Hapoel Petah Tikva 0.7 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 39%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Maccabi Haifa 62%, draw 21%, Hapoel Petah Tikva 17%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Maccabi Haifa to win (62%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Maccabi Haifa 1–0 Hapoel Petah Tikva. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Maccabi Haifa62%fair 1.62 · @1.44
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @4.00
Hapoel Petah Tikva17%fair 5.83 · @5.50
2.25Expected goals
1.59Maccabi Haifa xG
0.66Hapoel Petah Tikva xG
53%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–017%
2–013%
1–111%
0–011%
2–19%
3–07%
From our goals model: Maccabi Haifa 1.6 – 0.7 Hapoel Petah Tikva expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Our pick is Maccabi Haifa to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
On our numbers Maccabi Haifa have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Hapoel Petah Tikva 17%.
How many goals will there be in Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Our predicted score is Maccabi Haifa 1–0 Hapoel Petah Tikva, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva (Ligat Ha'al) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 18:30 (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.
