Matchday Championship Group - 31Wednesday, 06 May 2026 at 17:00Sammy Ofer Stadium
Form — last 5
WLDWW
Form — last 5
WDWWL
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 Haifa2-1
ModelMAC 48%·D 23%·29% HAP
Model confidence54%
Key factors
- Maccabi Haifa arrive in strong form (WLDWW) with a high-scoring recent run averaging 2.6 goals per game
- Most recent H2H meeting was a dominant 5-2 Haifa win, suggesting a potential momentum shift in this rivalry
- Despite recent form, the H2H record over the past 18 months heavily favored Beer Sheva before that result, indicating a volatile and competitive fixture
- Home advantage at Sammy Ofer Stadium is notable, though Haifa have historically struggled there against Beer Sheva (three losses in their previous home meetings)
- Ideal weather conditions (18°C, dry, light wind) suit open, technically fluid play — slightly favoring Haifa's attacking style at home
Analyst reasoning
Maccabi Haifa enter this fixture with genuine momentum following their emphatic 5-2 win over Beer Sheva and a positive recent run, making them marginal favorites at home. However, the H2H record at Sammy Ofer Stadium has consistently gone Beer Sheva's way across multiple seasons, suggesting a real stylistic or psychological edge that cannot be fully dismissed despite the squad changes. Both sides carry comparable scoring averages, pointing to a tight, goal-laden contest with Haifa edging it narrowly given home advantage and current form.