Maccabi Petah Tikva look to extend dominance at HaMoshava Stadium
Maccabi Petah Tikva arrive in this fixture brimming with confidence and form. Sitting top of the Liga Leumit table after 21 matches, they have been clinical in attack across the season — 50 goals scored and a goal machine performance that has produced emphatic results recently, including a 5-1 away win over Hapoel Acre and a 4-1 victory at Hapoel Kfar Saba earlier in January. At HaMoshava Stadium, their home record is robust: 24 goals netted and only 10 conceded, backed by seven clean sheets. The shots and chances data underline their control — a significant volume of total shots and dangerous attacks suggests Petah Tikva create sustained pressure and high-quality opportunities. Their recent run in the league shows multiple wins and only a handful of dropped points, which makes them heavy favourites when the teams meet on 09/02/2026.
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa chasing form but vulnerable on the road
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa arrive with a contrasting story. Occupying 15th place with 21 points, their campaign has been punctuated by heavy defeats and inconsistent results. The recent hammering in the State Cup, a 0-5 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv, will not have helped morale. Jaffa’s defensive numbers are concerning — 40 goals conceded overall and a weaker shots profile compared to their opponents, with fewer shots on target and danger-creating sequences. Their away form reflects those figures: while they registered notable wins earlier in January, their ability to withstand sustained pressure, especially against a top-of-the-table side that thrives at home, looks limited. Head-to-head evidence this season only deepens the warning signs for Jaffa: a 6-1 defeat when they hosted Petah Tikva in October highlights how mismatched these sides have been in recent encounters.
What to expect and how to play the market
Expect Petah Tikva to take the initiative early, dominate possession and pepper the Jaffa goal with efforts. Given the home side’s clean-sheet count and superior attacking metrics, the likely flow is an open start followed by control and possibly multiple goals. Jaffa will look to hit on the break but the defensive gulf and their recent big losses suggest they will struggle to contain Petah Tikva for 90 minutes. For readers looking to refine their approach beyond this match, the piece on Soccer betting tips and the choice of markets is a useful primer, while advice on temperament such as How to have emotional control when placing bets? can help manage stakes when the favorite looks so clear.
Betting suggestion: Back Maccabi Petah Tikva to win (1) in the 1X2 market. The form, home attacking efficiency and the season’s head-to-head history point strongly to a home victory.
