On 09.05.2026, all eyes will be on the Israel Premier League as Hapoel Tel Aviv faces Maccabi Tel Aviv in a critical match. Both teams have been equally impressive this season, and our detailed analysis covers every angle from tactics to team morale. Our prediction, packed with insights on Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv, is designed to help you make the best betting decisions in what promises to be an epic showdown.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | |||||||
| 1 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 26 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 58/25 | 59 |
| 2 | Beitar Jerusalem | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 61/29 | 57 |
| 3 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 55/32 | 49 |
| 4 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 46/26 | 49 |
| 5 | Maccabi Haifa | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 50/28 | 42 |
| 6 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 41/36 | 37 |
| 7 | Maccabi Netanya | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 45/55 | 35 |
| 8 | Bnei Sakhnin | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 27/35 | 32 |
| 9 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 37/46 | 27 |
| 10 | Hapoel Haifa | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 31/44 | 25 |
| 11 | Ashdod | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 32/50 | 23 |
| 12 | Hapoel Katamon | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 22/37 | 21 |
| 13 | Ironi Tiberias | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 32/52 | 18 |
| 14 | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 26 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 17/59 | 12 |
| Premier League , Championship Round | |||||||
| 1 | Beitar Jerusalem | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 74/34 | 70 |
| 2 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 31 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 66/28 | 69 |
| 3 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 31 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 66/37 | 61 |
| 4 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 51/30 | 55 |
| 5 | Maccabi Haifa | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 53/40 | 45 |
| 6 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 43/49 | 37 |
Key Player Statistics: Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
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x 1 x 8Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 19.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 26.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| State Cup | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 14.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 19.10.2025 | 0-3 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 17.01.2024 | 4-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 26.09.2023 | 0-5 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 28.01.2023 | 0-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 10.10.2022 | 3-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 21.05.2022 | 0-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 25.04.2022 | 5-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Beitar Jerusalem | 06.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Beer Sheva | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 02.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Haifa | 29.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Petah Tikva | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 25.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 19.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Petah Tikva | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 11.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Haifa | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Bnei Sakhnin | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 21.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Hapoel Katamon | 13.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Tiberias | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 07.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 05.05.2026 | 4-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 02.05.2026 | 4-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 28.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 25.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 19.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| State Cup | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Maccabi Haifa | 15.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 12.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Haifa | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 05.04.2026 | 1-4 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Ashdod | 21.02.2026 | 3-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Beitar Jerusalem | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 16.02.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Hapoel Tel Aviv VS Maccabi Tel Aviv
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
The Tel Aviv derby. Two clubs. One city. Zero room for sentiment.
Hapoel Tel Aviv host their bitter city rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv in what could be a defining moment in the Israel Premier League title race. Three points separate third-placed Maccabi (58 points) from fourth-placed Hapoel (55 points) with both clubs desperately needing a win. This isn't just local pride on the line. This is about who stays in the championship conversation.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record tells a brutal story. Maccabi have dominated this fixture for years, hammering Hapoel 5-0, 4-2, and 3-0 on multiple occasions in recent seasons. But something has shifted. Hapoel stunned their rivals 2-1 at Maccabi's ground back in January, snapping a run of heavy defeats. That result matters. It gave this Hapoel side genuine belief that they can hurt their neighbours.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Maccabi being the clear favourites at 2.15. Their recent form is shakier than those odds suggest. They've lost to Hapoel Beer Sheva twice recently and conceded four against Maccabi Haifa. Meanwhile, Hapoel have been quietly impressive, thrashing Maccabi Haifa 4-0 at home and winning on the road at Petah Tikva. At home, they look like a different team entirely.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that could shape your betting decisions. Hapoel have conceded just 29 goals in 30 league games — the tighter defence by a considerable distance compared to Maccabi's 37 conceded. In a derby where nerves run high, that defensive solidity is gold. Maccabi's Dor Peretz leads the visitors with 10 goals and will be the key threat, but breaking down this Hapoel backline won't be straightforward.
The disciplinary angle is also worth flagging for bookmakers. Hapoel's Falcão has already collected eight yellows and a red, while Maccabi's Sissokho carries a similar profile. Cards market backers, take note — the derby heat makes another booking almost certain for at least one of these players.
My prediction? Hapoel Tel Aviv 1-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv. A tight, scrappy derby decided by a single moment of quality. I'm backing Hapoel's defensive organisation to hold firm and their home advantage to prove decisive. The 2.80 on a Hapoel win represents genuine value given their form and structure.
Sunday night in Tel Aviv. The city holds its breath. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | Brazil | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Falcão | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Mayembo | Congo | 30 | Defender | 184 cm | 88 kg |
| O. Altman | Israel | 32 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| S. Piven | Israel | 30 | Defender | 180 cm | 77 kg |
| L. Rotman | Israel | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Tzur | Israel | 27 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Kraev | Bulgaria | 27 | Midfielder | 194 | 82 |
| Z. Morgan | Israel | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Korine | Israel | 23 | Attacker | 167 cm | 67 kg |
| Y. Nassar | Israel | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Leidner | Israel | 24 | Defender | 178 | 69 |
| S. Torial | Israel | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Israelov | Israel | 21 | Defender | 185 | 74 |
| A. Cohen | Israel | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Binyamin | Israel | 22 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| R. Alkokin | Israel | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Lemkin | Israel | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Dapaah | Israel | 18 | Attacker | 180 cm | 85 kg |
| Omri Levy | Israel | 17 | Forward | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Camara | Guinea | 28 | Defender | 191 | 80 |
| I. Nicolăescu | Moldova | 27 | Attacker | 184 | 77 |
| Y. Gerafi | Israel | 32 | Goalkeeper | 182 | n/a |
| A. Cohen | Israel | 30 | Defender | 181 | n/a |
| R. Mishpati | Israel | 33 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 85 |
| R. Shlomo | Israel | 26 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| Y. Malede | Israel | 26 | Attacker | 188 | 79 |
| H. Layous | Israel | 25 | Attacker | 175 | 71 |
| O. Davida | Israel | 25 | Attacker | 176 | 74 |
| N. Stojić | Serbia | 28 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| I. Noy | Israel | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
| I. Sissokho | Mali | 24 | Midfielder | 174 | 67 |
| T. Asante | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 188 | 79 |
| Weslley Patati | Brazil | 22 | Attacker | 172 | n/a |
| H. Addo | Ghana | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| O. Melika | Israel | 21 | Goalkeeper | 187 | n/a |
| E. Madmon | Israel | 22 | Attacker | 175 | 73 |
| A. Ayias | Israel | 21 | Attacker | 168 | 61 |
| S. Saadia | Israel | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Idan Trau | Israel | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match odds
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