Matchday Championship Group - 33Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 17:30Bloomfield Stadium
Form — last 5
DWLLD
Form — last 5
WLDWW
Current group table
Group Premier League , Championship Round standings
| # | Team | P | Form | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 36 | WDWWL | +41 | 79 |
| 2 |  Beitar Jerusalem | 36 | LDWDD | +38 | 76 |
| 3 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv | 36 | DWLLD | +29 | 66 |
| 4 |  Hapoel Tel Aviv | 36 | DWLLD | +17 | 60 |
| 5 |  Maccabi Haifa | 36 | WLDWW | +19 | 55 |
| 6 |  Hapoel Petah Tikva | 36 | LLDDD | -9 | 40 |
Injuries & suspensions
Team news
No injuries or suspensions reported for this fixture.
AI prediction report
Analyst verdict
AI Prediction Report
Generated —
Predicted result
Maccabi Tel Aviv2-1
ModelMAC 48%·D 24%·28% MAC
Model confidence55%
Key factors
- Maccabi Tel Aviv have a strong head-to-head record against Maccabi Haifa, winning 6 of the last 10 meetings with only 1 defeat, demonstrating a consistent dominance over this rival
- Maccabi Tel Aviv won the two most recent meetings including a 3-1 away win on 2026-04-25, suggesting current momentum in this fixture
- Maccabi Haifa's superior recent form (WLDWW) and better scoring average (2.6 goals per game vs 1.8) make them a genuine threat despite the H2H disadvantage
- Home advantage at Bloomfield Stadium is meaningful — Tel Aviv have won both recent home H2H fixtures here (3-2 and 1-1 being the last two), and the stadium factor historically supports them in this derby
- Benign weather conditions (22.5°C, no wind, no rain) suit open, technical football, which slightly favors the higher-quality head-to-head performer but also allows Haifa's attacking quality to express itself
Analyst reasoning
Maccabi Tel Aviv's dominant head-to-head record — 6 wins from 10 meetings, including the last two fixtures — combined with home advantage at Bloomfield Stadium gives them the edge despite Maccabi Haifa's stronger recent league form. Haifa's superior scoring output (2.6 vs 1.8) and solid defensive record (1.4 conceded) mean this should be a closely contested match with goals likely at both ends. A narrow home win is the most probable outcome, though Haifa's form makes an away result or draw a realistic possibility.