Match preview — Bloomfield set for a one-sided billing
Maccabi Tel Aviv return to Bloomfield Stadium on 09/02/2026 with momentum and a clear statistical edge over visitors Maccabi Bnei Raina. The hosts, sitting third in the Ligat ha'Al with 39 points from 21 matches, come off a statement 5-0 cup victory that underlined their attacking potency; across competitions their season returns show 43 goals scored and a healthy goals-per-game output. Bnei Raina, anchored 14th with just 11 points and 16 wins overall is a side that has struggled to keep the ball out, shipping 47 goals across the same number of fixtures. The contrast in trajectories is stark — a high-flying Tel Aviv side against a team still searching for consistency.
Form and recent results
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recent run mixes domestic dominance with a couple of slips in high-profile friendlies and cup matches: their last five competitive results include emphatic wins in the State Cup and away league victories, offset by some tougher encounters in mid-January fixtures. Statistically they average more than 16 total shots per game and have landed 120 shots on target so far; their home record shows 19 goals scored and 15 conceded. On the other side, Bnei Raina’s form reads as a side capable of stealing a result occasionally but more often conceding heavily — only three league wins and just two clean sheets across the campaign. Their away goal return is modest and their offensive output away from home sits at seven goals.
Numbers that matter
The analytics favor the home side: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s attack registers a high number of dangerous attacks and corners, while Bnei Raina’s defensive frailties reflect in their goals conceded both home and away. Head-to-head earlier in the campaign saw Tel Aviv comfortable winners with a 2-0 success at Raina, reinforcing the expected dominance. Bookmakers mirror this reality decisively — the market gives Tel Aviv a 1.25 price (around an 80% implied probability), with the draw inflated to 5.60 and the away win at 9.10. For punters focused on market selection, resources such as Soccer betting tips and the choice of markets can help weigh value across match-winner and goal markets, while maintaining control during a run of bets is covered in useful guides like How to have emotional control when placing bets?
Prediction and betting tips
Expect Maccabi Tel Aviv to press early, dominate possession and create the lion’s share of clear chances. Bnei Raina may attempt to sit deeper and look for counters, but their porous defensive record suggests they will be under sustained pressure. A comfortable home victory is the most probable outcome based on form lines, shot volume, recent cup performances and market pricing.
Betting suggestion: Back Maccabi Tel Aviv to win (1X2 market). The bookmakers’ 1.25 price reflects the clear favorite status and aligns with the match data; this is the strongest single-market play for this fixture.
