Maccabi Haifa host Maccabi Tel Aviv on Monday, Dec 21 at 7:30 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the Premier League, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Maccabi Haifa come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). 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, Maccabi Haifa face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Maccabi Tel Aviv have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Maccabi Haifa won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Maccabi Haifa a slight edge, but Maccabi Tel Aviv are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.