Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva predictions, Feb 21, 2026

Israeli Ligat haAl, on Saturday,

Maccabi Haifa

Hapoel Petah Tikva

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As Maccabi Haifa prepares to host Hapoel Petah Tikva on February 21, 2026, anticipation builds for this clash in the Israeli Ligat haAl. Recent form suggests Maccabi Haifa enters the match with a solid footing, having secured victory in 3 of their last 5 outings. Their attacking prowess and home advantage will be key factors as they aim to maintain momentum.

In contrast, Hapoel Petah Tikva has had a mixed performance, winning only 2 of their last 5 matches. While they possess the capability to challenge Maccabi Haifa, inconsistency could hinder their bid for an upset. Maccabi Haifa’s tactical setup, marked by a fluid attacking style and a disciplined defensive approach, will test Hapoel Petah Tikva’s resilience.

With bookmakers favoring Maccabi Haifa at odds of 1.54, the prediction model backs the home side with a 62.3% probability for victory, alongside a projected final score of 2:1. While Maccabi Haifa holds the upper hand, Hapoel Petah Tikva could still create surprises if they execute their game plan effectively. As always, the match promises entertain and showcases the competitive spirit of Israeli football.

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Maccabi Haifa
59.8%
Draw
21.7%
Hapoel Petah Tikva
18.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.54 4.3 5.09
betsson 1.55 4.25 4.85
MarathonBet 1.57 4.3 5.27
Best for US Customers 1.53 4.2 4.75

Latest Results

15.02.26 Maccabi Haifa FC – Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin – 4:0
07.02.26 Hapoel Jerusalem – Maccabi Haifa FC – 1:1
03.02.26 Maccabi Haifa FC – MS Kafr Qasim – 2:0
31.01.26 Maccabi Haifa FC – Ironi Tiberias – 3:2
24.01.26 Maccabi Netanya – Maccabi Haifa FC – 4:1
14.02.26 Hapoel Petah Tikva – Hapoel Haifa FC – 0:1
07.02.26 Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin – Hapoel Petah Tikva – 1:2
01.02.26 Hapoel Petah Tikva – MS Ashdod – 2:0
23.01.26 Hapoel Jerusalem – Hapoel Petah Tikva – 2:1
17.01.26 Hapoel Petah Tikva – Beitar Jerusalem – 1:3

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Ligat ha’Al (Championship Group: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Ligat ha’Al (Championship Group: ))
  • Maccabi Haifa is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Hapoel Petah Tikva‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • In this match, Maccabi Haifa is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Maccabi Haifa won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 9:6. (average 1.8:1.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Maccabi Haifa won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 5:2. (average 2.5:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.11.25 Hapoel Petah Tikva – Maccabi Haifa FC – 0:0
    03.01.24 Hapoel Petah Tikva – Maccabi Haifa FC – 2:2
    25.11.23 Maccabi Haifa FC – Hapoel Petah Tikva – 2:1
    04.01.15 Hapoel Petah Tikva – Maccabi Haifa FC – 2:2
    28.09.14 Maccabi Haifa FC – Hapoel Petah Tikva – 3:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 H. Beer Sheva ✔ 23 17 3 3 53:22 31 54
    2 Beitar Jerusalem ✔ 22 14 5 3 48:25 23 47
    3 Hapoel Tel Aviv ✔ 23 14 4 5 44:26 18 44
    4 Maccabi Tel Aviv ✔ 22 12 6 4 47:26 21 42
    5 Maccabi Haifa 23 10 9 4 46:24 22 39
    6 Hapoel Petah Tikva 23 8 8 7 39:35 4 32
    7 Netanya 23 9 4 10 40:45 -5 31
    8 Sakhnin 23 7 7 9 25:33 -8 28
    9 Hapoel Haifa 23 6 5 12 29:39 -10 23
    10 SC Ashdod 23 5 8 10 28:44 -16 23
    11 Ironi Tiberias 23 6 5 12 28:48 -20 23
    12 Kiryat Shmona ✔ 23 5 6 12 33:42 -9 21
    13 Hapoel Jerusalem ✔ 23 4 8 11 22:34 -12 20
    14 Maccabi Bnei Raina ✔ 23 3 2 18 16:55 -39 11

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