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Maccabi Petach Tikva welcome Bnei Sakhnin on Saturday, Dec 19 at 5:00 PM in a Premier League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.
Maccabi Petach Tikva come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Bnei Sakhnin travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Maccabi Petach Tikva head into this on the back of a defeat, while Bnei Sakhnin arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
Despite playing at home, Maccabi Petach Tikva face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Bnei Sakhnin have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Bnei Sakhnin won 1–2.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Maccabi Petach Tikva a slight edge, but Bnei Sakhnin are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.