Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv predictions, Jan 18, 2026

Israeli Ligat haAl, on Sunday,

Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Tel Aviv

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In an eagerly anticipated matchup in the Israeli Ligat haAl, Maccabi Haifa will welcome Maccabi Tel Aviv to their home turf on January 18, 2026. Both teams have been in solid form recently, with each side securing victories in three of their last five matches.

Maccabi Haifa FC will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their winning streak. With odds slightly in their favor at 2.59, they will be aiming to maintain their strong defensive record and exploit any weaknesses in Maccabi Tel Aviv’s backline.

On the other hand, Maccabi Tel Aviv, with odds of 2.49 for an away win, will be determined to upset the hosts and secure a crucial victory on the road. They have shown their attacking prowess in recent games and will be looking to outscore their opponents.

With both teams evenly matched and the predicted final score at 1:1, this promises to be a tightly contested battle with tactical nuance playing a key role. Fans can expect an exciting clash between two top teams in the Israeli league, where anything can happen.

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Maccabi Haifa
34.2%
Draw
27.6%
Maccabi Tel Aviv
38.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.8 3.5 2.4
Best for US Customers 2.62 3.25 2.42

Latest Results

10.01.26 Hapoel Beer Sheva – Maccabi Haifa FC – 0:0
05.01.26 Maccabi Haifa FC – Hapoel Haifa FC – 2:0
31.12.25 MS Ashdod – Maccabi Haifa FC – 0:4
27.12.25 Maccabi Ahi Nazareth – Maccabi Haifa FC – 1:8
22.12.25 Maccabi Haifa FC – Beitar Jerusalem – 1:2
10.01.26 Maccabi Tel Aviv – Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin – 1:0
03.01.26 Hapoel Jerusalem – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 1:3
30.12.25 Maccabi Tel Aviv – Ironi Tiberias – 1:1
27.12.25 Maccabi Tel Aviv – Hapoel Haifa FC – 5:0
21.12.25 Maccabi Netanya – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 1:1

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Ligat ha’Al (Championship Group: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Ligat ha’Al (Championship Group: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Maccabi Haifa won 1.
  • Now, both teams are in good form.
  • Maccabi Tel Aviv may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Maccabi Haifa won 7 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 21:26. (average 1.1:1.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Maccabi Haifa won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 14:13. (average 1.4:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.10.25 Maccabi Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa FC – 1:1
    19.05.25 Maccabi Haifa FC – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 0:3
    14.04.25 Maccabi Tel Aviv – Maccabi Haifa FC – 1:1
    27.01.25 Maccabi Haifa FC – Maccabi Tel Aviv – Maccabi Tel Aviv awarded
    25.12.24 Maccabi Haifa FC – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 1:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 H. Beer Sheva 18 13 3 2 43:16 27 42
    2 Beitar Jerusalem 18 13 3 2 41:19 22 42
    3 Maccabi Tel Aviv 18 10 6 2 37:19 18 36
    4 Maccabi Haifa 18 7 8 3 33:16 17 29
    5 Hapoel Tel Aviv 18 9 4 5 33:23 10 29
    6 Hapoel Petah Tikva 18 6 8 4 33:28 5 26
    7 Netanya 18 7 3 8 30:39 -9 24
    8 Sakhnin 18 6 5 7 21:25 -4 23
    9 Ironi Tiberias 18 6 3 9 23:38 -15 21
    10 Hapoel Haifa 18 5 4 9 25:31 -6 19
    11 SC Ashdod 18 4 6 8 24:39 -15 18
    12 Kiryat Shmona 18 4 4 10 24:31 -7 16
    13 Hapoel Jerusalem 18 2 6 10 16:29 -13 12
    14 Maccabi Bnei Raina 18 2 1 15 15:45 -30 7

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