Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 18

Maccabi Haifa

W D W L L

5th place in League

4-1

18/01/2026 18:30

Maccabi Tel Aviv

W W D W W

4th place in League

Israel Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv on January 18, 2026 (kick-off: 18:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv preview before placing for you.

Maccabi Haifa are currently 5th with 42 points after 26 matches.
Maccabi Tel Aviv sit 4th with 46 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Maccabi Tel Aviv to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Maccabi Tel Aviv, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Maccabi Haifa have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

18:30

2026-01-18

Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv - Prediction & Odds

Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2026-01-18 18:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2026

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

05/10/2025 17:30

Maccabi Tel Aviv

1 - 1

Maccabi Haifa

ISR D1

19/05/2025 17:30

Maccabi Haifa

0 - 3

Maccabi Tel Aviv

ISR D1

14/04/2025 17:30

Maccabi Tel Aviv

1 - 1

Maccabi Haifa

ISR D1

27/01/2025 18:30

Maccabi Haifa

0 - 3

Maccabi Tel Aviv

ISR D1

25/12/2024 18:00

Maccabi Haifa

1 - 3

Maccabi Tel Aviv

ISR LATTC

19/10/2024 17:30

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2 - 0

Maccabi Haifa

ISR D1

Maccabi Haifa

Draw

33%

Maccabi Tel Aviv

67%

Maccabi Haifa Last 6 matches

10/01/2026 18:00

Hapoel Beer Sheva 0 - 0 Maccabi Haifa ISR D1

05/01/2026 18:30

Maccabi Haifa 2 - 0 Hapoel Haifa ISR D1

31/12/2025 17:45

Ashdod MS 0 - 4 Maccabi Haifa ISR D1

27/12/2025 13:00

Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 1 - 8 Maccabi Haifa ISR CUP

22/12/2025 18:30

Maccabi Haifa 1 - 2 Beitar Jerusalem ISR D1

14/12/2025 18:15

Maccabi Bnei Raina 0 - 4 Maccabi Haifa ISR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Maccabi Tel Aviv

10/01/2026 13:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv 1 - 0 Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin FC ISR D1

03/01/2026 13:00

Hapoel Jerusalem 1 - 3 Maccabi Tel Aviv ISR D1

30/12/2025 18:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv 1 - 1 Ironi Tiberias ISR D1

27/12/2025 15:30

Maccabi Tel Aviv 5 - 0 Hapoel Haifa ISR CUP

21/12/2025 18:15

Maccabi Netanya 1 - 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv ISR D1

15/12/2025 18:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv 2 - 2 Hapoel Petah Tikva ISR D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Israel Premier League

Played games

Goals

Scored

579

Avg. per game

1.93

Conceded

340

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored

590

Avg. per game

1.97

Conceded

298

Avg. per game

0.99

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

244 (81%)56 (19%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

253 (84%)47 (16%)

Maccabi Haifa

Recent matches

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Shots

Maccabi Haifa

Total shots

12.87 avg / game

Blocked

333 total

Avg. 3.74

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Total shots

12.99 avg / game

Blocked

349 total

Avg. 3.56

Maccabi Haifa Pass Maccabi Tel Aviv

Total passes

55887

Avg. 430 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

58236

Avg. 422 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Maccabi Haifa

300

Played games

Maccabi Tel Aviv

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

106

Clean sheets

107

0.36

5.49

1647

Corners

1711

5.70

2.81

842

Throw-ins

1003

3.34

1.20

361

Offsides

278

0.93

2.09

626

GK saves

613

2.04

Maccabi Haifa

DISCIPLINARY

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.23

668

608

2.03

0.08

0.11

6.66

1999

Fouls

2164

7.21

6.65

1994

Tackles

1813

6.04

NEXT MATCHES

08/08

Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin FC

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How We Build the Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv on 18 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.

Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Maccabi Haifa'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 Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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