Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Tel Aviv predictions, May 19, 2026

Israeli Ligat haAl, on Tuesday,

Maccabi Haifa

Hapoel Tel Aviv

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As Maccabi Haifa prepares to host Hapoel Tel Aviv in the upcoming Israeli Ligat haAl clash on May 19, 2026, both teams look to capitalize on their recent form. Maccabi Haifa has secured victory in two of their last five matches, showcasing a resilient offense and solid defensive organization, essential for maintaining pressure at home. However, their inconsistency might pose challenges, especially against a rival team well-acquainted with the intensity of derby matches.

Hapoel Tel Aviv has also recorded two wins in their last five outings, marked by a more dynamic attacking approach that has allowed them to exploit defensive weaknesses effectively. With odds favoring Hapoel slightly at 2.3 compared to Maccabi’s 2.7, bookmakers believe in the visitors’ potential to secure a result.

Key to this encounter will be the tactical setups: Maccabi may adopt a more possession-based style, while Hapoel could aim for quick transitions to catch their opponents off guard. The prediction model gives a 33% chance of a home win, a 25% draw chance, and a 41.4% probability of an away victory, highlighting the competitive nature of this fixture. As both teams vie for crucial points, this match promises to deliver intensity and excitement for fans and bettors alike.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-05-14T17:52:02+00:00.

Maccabi Haifa
34.1%
Draw
25.8%
Hapoel Tel Aviv
40.1%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.68 3.55 2.28
MarathonBet 2.72 3.6 2.31

Latest Results

13.05.26 Maccabi Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa FC – 3:0
09.05.26 Maccabi Haifa FC – Beitar Jerusalem – 3:0
06.05.26 Maccabi Haifa FC – Hapoel Beer Sheva – 0:1
02.05.26 Hapoel Petah Tikva – Maccabi Haifa FC – 1:2
29.04.26 Hapoel Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa FC – 4:0
12.05.26 Hapoel Tel Aviv – Hapoel Petah Tikva – 1:0
09.05.26 Hapoel Tel Aviv – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 1:1
06.05.26 Hapoel Tel Aviv – Beitar Jerusalem – 0:1
02.05.26 Hapoel Beer Sheva – Hapoel Tel Aviv – 2:0
29.04.26 Hapoel Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa FC – 4:0

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Maccabi Haifa won 1.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Recently, Hapoel Tel Aviv has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Maccabi Haifa won 15 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 39:18. (average 2:0.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Maccabi Haifa won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 24:7. (average 2.4:0.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.04.26 Hapoel Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa FC – 4:0
    06.04.26 Hapoel Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa FC – 2:0
    02.12.25 Maccabi Haifa FC – Hapoel Tel Aviv – 2:1
    17.03.24 Maccabi Haifa FC – Hapoel Tel Aviv – 0:0
    31.12.23 Hapoel Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa FC – 0:0

    Standings

    Championship Group

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 H. Beer Sheva 33 22 7 4 71:31 40 73
    2 Beitar Jerusalem 33 21 8 4 75:38 37 71
    3 Maccabi Tel Aviv 33 19 8 6 67:38 29 65
    4 Hapoel Tel Aviv 33 18 7 8 53:28 25 59
    5 Maccabi Haifa 33 13 9 11 56:43 13 48
    6 Hapoel Petah Tikva 33 9 10 14 45:54 -9 37

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