Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Maccabi Haifa

W D W L L

5th place in League

4-1

18/01/2026 14:30

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 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 14:30) 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 your bet.

Maccabi Haifa will face Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel Premier League on January 18, 2026 at 14:30.
Maccabi Haifa are currently 5th with 42 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 2.15.

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

14:30

2026-01-18

Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv - Prediction & Odds

Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2026-01-18 14:30

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 13:30

Maccabi Tel Aviv

1 - 1

Maccabi Haifa

ISR D1

19/05/2025 13:30

Maccabi Haifa

0 - 3

Maccabi Tel Aviv

ISR D1

14/04/2025 13:30

Maccabi Tel Aviv

1 - 1

Maccabi Haifa

ISR D1

27/01/2025 14:30

Maccabi Haifa

0 - 3

Maccabi Tel Aviv

ISR D1

25/12/2024 14:00

Maccabi Haifa

1 - 3

Maccabi Tel Aviv

ISR LATTC

19/10/2024 13:30

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2 - 0

Maccabi Haifa

ISR D1

Maccabi Tel Aviv

17%

Draw

33%

Maccabi Haifa

50%

Maccabi Haifa Last 6 matches

10/01/2026 14:00

Hapoel Beer Sheva 0 - 0 Maccabi Haifa

ISR D1

05/01/2026 14:30

Maccabi Haifa 2 - 0 Hapoel Haifa

ISR D1

31/12/2025 13:45

Ashdod MS 0 - 4 Maccabi Haifa

ISR D1

27/12/2025 09:00

Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 1 - 8 Maccabi Haifa

ISR CUP

22/12/2025 14:30

Maccabi Haifa 1 - 2 Beitar Jerusalem

ISR D1

14/12/2025 14:15

Maccabi Bnei Raina 0 - 4 Maccabi Haifa

ISR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Maccabi Tel Aviv

10/01/2026 09:00

Maccabi Tel Aviv 1 - 0 Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin FC

ISR D1

03/01/2026 09:00

Hapoel Jerusalem 1 - 3 Maccabi Tel Aviv

ISR D1

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

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

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

Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

21 (58%)15 (42%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

24 (69%)11 (31%)

Maccabi Haifa

Recent matches

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)29 6(17%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)15 20(57%)

Under /Over

(58%)21 15(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)21 14(40%)

/Yes

(53%)19 17(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(66%)23 12(34%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Shots

Maccabi Haifa

Total shots

15.32 avg / game

Blocked

145 total

Avg. 4.26

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Total shots

15.52 avg / game

Blocked

138 total

Avg. 4.31

Maccabi Haifa Pass Maccabi Tel Aviv

Total passes

14367

Avg. 423 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

13730

Avg. 416 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Maccabi Haifa

Played games

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.31

5.33

192

Corners

196

5.60

17.44

628

Throw-ins

603

17.23

2.00

Offsides

1.66

2.78

100

GK saves

2.66

Maccabi Haifa

DISCIPLINARY

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.92

2.29

0.17

0.17

13.00

468

Fouls

474

13.54

9.17

330

Tackles

316

9.03

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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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