Maccabi Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv prediction and betting tips on December 24, 2023
Even the Israeli championship can become an enticing market when options for bets are limited. Here is our forecast for the match between Maccabi Petah Tikva and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Maccabi Petah Tikva
By Israeli standards, Maccabi Petah Tikva can be considered a mid-tier team that has never clinched a championship. The team had a decent start to the championship, remaining unbeaten in the first five encounters, but subsequently suffered four defeats in the next five games. In the last round, there was an away defeat against Hapoel from Tel Aviv with a score of 0:2. The team currently occupies the eighth position in the league table, trailing the top six by only two points.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
The start of the championship was successful for Maccabi Tel Aviv, with eight victories and one draw propelling them to the summit. Their main competitor is Maccabi, currently in the fourth position, trailing by 6 points. Other contenders may have more points, but they have also played two more matches. In the last round, Maccabi Tel Aviv managed to defeat Hapoel Be'er Sheva away with a score of 1:0. The team also performs well in European competitions, having won their group in the Conference League, securing a spot in the Round of 16.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- In direct encounters, the club from Tel Aviv holds a significant advantage, with Maccabi Petah Tikva unable to secure a victory in seven consecutive games.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has won all five away matches in the current championship.
- Maccabi Petah Tikva is on a streak of three defeats.
Prediction
In this confrontation, the visitors are deemed clear favorites, as evident from the league table. The class of the capital club is superior, and the team from Tel Aviv is in excellent form. We believe that the leader will continue its triumphant march; therefore, we predict their victory with a one-goal handicap.