On 19.04.2026, the Israel Premier League will be lit up by a highly anticipated match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv. This game is expected to be a tight contest with both teams demonstrating similar strength and strategy throughout the season. Our in-depth review covers everything from player form to historical data of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv. Don't miss out on our expert insights—read our prediction and get ready to place your bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Player Statistics: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
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x 8 x 8Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 12.02.2022 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 09.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| State Cup | Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 05.02.2026 | 0-5 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 02.02.2026 | 1-4 |
| UEFA Europa League | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Bologna | 29.01.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 26.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Netanya | 31.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 26.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 19.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| State Cup | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 14.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Haifa | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 10.01.2026 | 3-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Maccabi Tel Aviv VS Hapoel Tel Aviv
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
The Tel Aviv derby. Three words that send a shiver down the spine of every football fan in Israel. This Saturday night, Maccabi Tel Aviv host their city rivals Hapoel in a match that couldn't be tighter on paper — and promises to be absolutely electric on the pitch.
Here's the thing that makes this fixture genuinely special right now. Both clubs sit on exactly 49 points after 26 games. Third versus fourth. A win for either side could reshape the entire title race. The stakes don't get much higher than this.
Don't be fooled by Maccabi's home favourites status at 1.80. Yes, they carry more firepower going forward with 55 goals scored this season compared to Hapoel's 46. But Hapoel's defensive record tells a fascinating story. Just 26 goals conceded against Maccabi's 32. The red side of Tel Aviv has actually been the harder team to break down all season. That's the insider insight casual fans are missing.
Maccabi's form has been inconsistent lately. They lost to Hapoel Beer Sheva, drew with Beitar Jerusalem, and got hammered 4-1 by Maccabi Haifa in January. Their Europa League commitments clearly took a toll. Hapoel, meanwhile, have been quietly building momentum — beating Maccabi Haifa 2-0 just last week and stringing together a solid run of results.
Watch the Dor Peretz versus Hapoel's defensive midfield battle closely. Peretz leads Maccabi with 8 league goals and R. Revivo adds serious creativity with 7 assists. But Hapoel's disciplined structure has frustrated better attacks than this. Here's what you need to watch for — whether Maccabi can get Revivo on the ball in dangerous areas before Hapoel's compact shape closes him down.
The surprising statistical insight? In the last seven head-to-head meetings, six have featured over 2.5 goals. This is a derby where nerves give way to goals. The "Both Teams to Score" market at likely short odds still looks like a strong play here.
Hapoel's disciplined defence does worry me for the goals market, but the head-to-head history screams entertainment. Three red cards are spread across Hapoel's squad this season — Falcão alone has eight yellows — so the cards market deserves serious attention too.
My prediction? Maccabi edge it 2-1 at home, with Dor Peretz getting on the scoresheet. But I'm telling you now — back Both Teams to Score and keep one eye on Hapoel causing a massive upset at 3.50.
Saturday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24 | 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 | 22 | 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 |
| 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 | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Leidner | Israel | 23 | 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 |
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv match odds
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