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Hapoel Tel Aviv host Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday, Jan 2 at 7:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 5 points in the Premier League, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.
Hapoel Tel Aviv come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Maccabi Tel Aviv, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.
Despite playing at home, Hapoel Tel Aviv face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Maccabi Tel Aviv have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Hapoel Tel Aviv won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: Despite home advantage, Maccabi Tel Aviv arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Hapoel Tel Aviv. Maccabi Tel Aviv to win.