Maccabi Tel Aviv vs MS Ashdod predictions, Feb 21, 2026

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On February 21, 2026, Maccabi Tel Aviv will host MS Ashdod in a crucial Israeli Ligat haAl clash. Maccabi Tel Aviv enters this matchup with solid momentum, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. Their recent form reflects a well-rounded squad capable of both defensive solidity and attacking prowess, making them formidable at home.

Conversely, MS Ashdod has struggled, achieving just 1 win in their last 5 outings. This downturn can be attributed to inconsistencies in both their defensive organization and offensive creativity, which may leave them vulnerable against a more cohesive Maccabi side. The bookmakers reflect this disparity, setting the odds notably in favor of the home team at 1.37, while Ashdod trails significantly at 7.01.

Model predictions further bolster Maccabi Tel Aviv’s advantage, assigning a 72.2% probability of a home win compared to just 12.6% for an away victory. While Maccabi’s tactical strengths suggest they will capitalize on their home advantage, upsets in football are always possible. As such, while Maccabi Tel Aviv appears favored, the outcome remains uncertain.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv 68.9%

Draw 18%

Ashdod 13%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.34	5.28	7.13
	1.32	5.15	7.1
	1.35	5.15	7.21
	1.37	5.01	7.06
	1.32	5	7

Latest Results

16.02.26 Beitar Jerusalem – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 0:0 09.02.26 Maccabi Tel Aviv – Maccabi Bnei Raina – 4:0 05.02.26 Maccabi Jaffa – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 0:5 02.02.26 Ironi Kiryat Shmona – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 1:4 29.01.26 Maccabi Tel Aviv – Bologna FC – 0:3

14.02.26 MS Ashdod – Hapoel Beer Sheva – 1:2 07.02.26 Hapoel Haifa FC – MS Ashdod – 0:2 01.02.26 Hapoel Petah Tikva – MS Ashdod – 2:0 25.01.26 MS Ashdod – Beitar Jerusalem – 1:1 17.01.26 Maccabi Bnei Raina – MS Ashdod – 0:0

Facts

One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Ligat ha’Al (Championship Group: ) and 10 in the zone Ligat ha’Al (Relegation Group: )).

Maccabi Tel Aviv is Qualified for Ligat ha’Al (Championship Group )

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv won 4.

Maccabi Tel Aviv is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Ashdod has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

In this match, Maccabi Tel Aviv is the undeniable favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv won 14 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 43:17. (average 2.2:0.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Maccabi Tel Aviv won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 19:7. (average 2.4:0.9).

Latest Head To Head

30.11.25 MS Ashdod – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 2:2 04.01.25 Maccabi Tel Aviv – MS Ashdod – 5:1 22.09.24 MS Ashdod – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 0:2 03.01.24 MS Ashdod – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 1:4 27.08.23 Maccabi Tel Aviv – MS Ashdod – 4:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	H. Beer Sheva ✔	23	17	3	3	53:22	31	54
2	Beitar Jerusalem ✔	23	14	6	3	48:25	23	48
3	Hapoel Tel Aviv ✔	23	14	4	5	44:26	18	44
4	Maccabi Tel Aviv ✔	23	12	7	4	47:26	21	43
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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