Matchday Promotion Group - 3Tuesday, 05 May 2026 at 16:00HaMoshava Stadium
Form — last 5
DWWWD
Form — last 5
DWDDD
Current group table
Group National League , Championship Round standings
| # | Team | P | Form | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Petah Tikva | 37 | DWDDD | +35 | 67 |
| 2 |  Hapoel Ramat Gan | 37 | DWWWD | +18 | 64 |
| 3 |  Maccabi Herzliya | 37 | WLWDD | +11 | 62 |
| 4 |  Bnei Yehuda | 37 | WWWDD | +2 | 57 |
| 5 |  Hapoel Kfar Shalem | 37 | LLLWW | +4 | 56 |
| 6 |  Kiryat Yam SC | 37 | WWLLD | +5 | 50 |
| 7 |  Hapoel Kfar Saba | 37 | LLDDD | +2 | 50 |
| 8 |  Hapoel Rishon LeZion | 37 | LLLLL | -4 | 49 |
Injuries & suspensions
Team news
No injuries or suspensions reported for this fixture.
AI prediction report
Analyst verdict
AI Prediction Report
Generated —
Predicted result
Maccabi Petah Tikva1-2
ModelHAP 28%·D 24%·48% MAC
Model confidence55%
Key factors
- Maccabi Petah Tikva have won 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings, with Hapoel Ramat Gan's last win in this fixture coming back in June 2020
- Away side's recent H2H dominance includes a 3-0 win at Hapoel's ground in September 2025 and a 1-0 win in January 2023 at the same venue, suggesting a genuine stylistic or psychological edge
- Hapoel Ramat Gan's current form shows a higher goals-scored average (1.8 vs 1.4) and better defensive record (0.8 conceded vs 1.0), offering some hope for the hosts
- Home advantage at HaMoshava Stadium is a factor, but historical data shows Maccabi Petah Tikva have performed well even at this venue (2-2 draw in Jan 2026, 1-0 win in Jan 2023)
- Pleasant weather conditions (17°C, no rain, light wind) favor open, technical football — neither side gains a specific environmental edge
Analyst reasoning
Maccabi Petah Tikva's long-term H2H dominance, including wins at Hapoel's own ground, reflects a persistent structural or psychological advantage that remains meaningful even as squads evolve. While Hapoel Ramat Gan's current scoring and defensive averages are slightly superior, the weight of recent head-to-head history — combined with the away side's ability to perform at HaMoshava Stadium specifically — tips the balance toward a narrow away win. A competitive match is expected given both sides' promotion group stakes, but Petah Tikva's pedigree in this fixture makes them slight favorites.