Hapoel Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 January

Hapoel Jerusalem

D D L L D

12th place in League

1-3

03/01/2026 09:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv

W W D W W

4th place in League

Israel Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hapoel Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv on 03 January 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hapoel Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv preview before placing your bet.

Hapoel Jerusalem will face Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel Premier League on January 3, 2026 at 09:00.
Hapoel Jerusalem are currently 12th with 21 points after 26 matches.
Maccabi Tel Aviv sit 4th with 46 points from 25 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.35.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:00

2026-01-03

Hapoel Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv - Prediction & Odds

Hapoel Jerusalem

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2026-01-03 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 03/01/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hapoel Beer Sheva	59	26	18	5	3	58	25	33
02 Beitar Jerusalem	57	26	17	6	3	61	29	32
03 Hapoel Tel Aviv	49	25	15	6	4	46	23	23
04 Maccabi Tel Aviv	46	25	13	7	5	52	32	20
05 Maccabi Haifa	42	26	11	9	6	50	28	22
06 Hapoel Petah Tikva	37	26	9	10	7	41	36	5
07 Maccabi Netanya	35	26	10	5	11	45	55	-10
08 Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin FC	32	26	8	8	10	27	35	-8
09 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona	27	26	7	6	13	37	46	-9
10 Hapoel Haifa	25	26	6	7	13	31	44	-13
11 Ashdod MS	24	26	5	9	12	32	50	-18
12 Hapoel Jerusalem	21	26	4	9	13	22	37	-15
13 Ironi Tiberias	19	26	7	6	13	32	52	-20
14 Maccabi Bnei Raina	12	26	3	3	20	17	59	-42

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hapoel Beer Sheva	79	10	6	2	2	21	13	8
02 Beitar Jerusalem	76	10	5	4	1	17	11	6
03 Maccabi Tel Aviv	63	10	5	2	3	20	14	6
04 Hapoel Tel Aviv	60	10	3	2	5	9	12	-3
05 Maccabi Haifa	55	10	4	1	5	16	19	-3
06 Hapoel Petah Tikva	40	10	0	3	7	7	21	-14

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Maccabi Netanya	48	7	4	1	2	14	8	6
02 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona	40	7	4	1	2	13	7	6
03 Ironi Tiberias	36	7	5	2	0	13	4	9
04 Hapoel Haifa	34	7	2	3	2	8	7	1
05 Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin FC	34	7	0	2	5	1	14	-13
06 Hapoel Jerusalem	31	7	3	1	3	4	6	-2
07 Ashdod MS	28	7	1	1	5	6	12	-6
08 Maccabi Bnei Raina	22	7	3	1	3	9	10	-1

Head To Head

20/09/2025 13:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2 - 1

Hapoel Jerusalem

ISR D1

17/08/2025 13:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2 - 1

Hapoel Jerusalem

ISR LATTC

28/12/2024 14:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv

3 - 0

Hapoel Jerusalem

ISR CUP

16/12/2024 14:30

Hapoel Jerusalem

2 - 3

Maccabi Tel Aviv

ISR D1

18/09/2024 10:30

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2 - 1

Hapoel Jerusalem

ISR D1

31/01/2024 14:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2 - 1

Hapoel Jerusalem

ISR D1

Maccabi Tel Aviv

83%

Draw

Hapoel Jerusalem

17%

Hapoel Jerusalem Last 6 matches

31/12/2025 14:00

Hapoel Beer Sheva 4 - 1 Hapoel Jerusalem

ISR D1

26/12/2025 08:00

Hapoel Jerusalem 2 - 0 Hapoel Umm Al Fahm

ISR CUP

20/12/2025 11:30

Hapoel Jerusalem 0 - 1 Hapoel Haifa

ISR D1

13/12/2025 09:00

Ashdod MS 0 - 2 Hapoel Jerusalem

ISR D1

08/12/2025 14:00

Beitar Jerusalem 1 - 1 Hapoel Jerusalem

ISR D1

02/12/2025 13:45

Hapoel Jerusalem 1 - 2 Maccabi Bnei Raina

ISR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Maccabi Tel Aviv

30/12/2025 14:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv 1 - 1 Ironi Tiberias

ISR D1

27/12/2025 11:30

Maccabi Tel Aviv 5 - 0 Hapoel Haifa

ISR CUP

21/12/2025 14:15

Maccabi Netanya 1 - 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv

ISR D1

15/12/2025 14:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv 2 - 2 Hapoel Petah Tikva

ISR D1

11/12/2025 13:45

VfB Stuttgart 4 - 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv

UEFA EL

07/12/2025 14:30

Hapoel Beer Sheva 1 - 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv

ISR D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Israel Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Hapoel Jerusalem

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.42

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.85

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 33 matches

YesNo

11 (33%)22 (67%)

In last 33 matches

NoYes

24 (69%)11 (31%)

Hapoel Jerusalem

Recent matches

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Under /Over

(61%)20 13(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)29 6(17%)

Under /Over

(21%)7 26(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)15 20(57%)

Under /Over

(39%)13 20(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)21 14(40%)

/Yes

(48%)16 17(52%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(66%)23 12(34%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hapoel Jerusalem

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Shots

Hapoel Jerusalem

Total shots

11.09 avg / game

Blocked

91 total

Avg. 3.03

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Total shots

15.52 avg / game

Blocked

138 total

Avg. 4.31

Hapoel Jerusalem Pass Maccabi Tel Aviv

Total passes

10255

Avg. 320 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

13730

Avg. 416 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hapoel Jerusalem

Played games

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.31

3.70

122

Corners

196

5.60

17.48

577

Throw-ins

603

17.23

1.03

Offsides

1.66

3.64

120

GK saves

2.66

Hapoel Jerusalem

DISCIPLINARY

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.91

2.29

0.15

0.17

11.39

376

Fouls

474

13.54

7.79

257

Tackles

316

9.03

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Hapoel Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hapoel Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv on 03 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Israel Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Hapoel Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hapoel Jerusalem's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Maccabi Tel Aviv's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Israel Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Israel Premier League standings and the Israel Premier League form table to understand exactly where Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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