Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction

Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem 23/08/2026

AI Best Pick

Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.

Data Quality
Partial
Match Importance
4.0 / 10
AI Best Pick
71%Trust
1X2
Away Win
1.44
SignalGOODModel69%SurpriseMediumGap+2.0%
Value Analysis
76%Trust
1X2
Away Win
1.44
SignalHIGHModel54%SurpriseMediumGap+11.8%
Hapoel Katamon Rest
6 days
Maccabi Tel Aviv Rest
2 days

Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: result, form and history

Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Katamon 5-2 in the Ligat Ha'al on 23 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.

Maccabi Tel Aviv have had the better of this fixture, winning 10 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 3.2 goals a game. Maccabi Tel Aviv tend to win more corners, 7.8 a game to 2.6 for Hapoel Katamon.

Match Forecasts

Match Result
1
3%6.00
X
22%4.33
2
75%1.44
Double Chance
1X
25%2.61
X2
97%1.08
Both Teams to Score
Yes
46%1.86
No
54%1.84
Goals
Projected Goals: 0.75 + 2.09 = 2.84
Over 1.5
82%1.22
Over 2.5
58%1.74
Over 3.5
32%2.78
Under 1.5
18%3.85
Under 2.5
42%2.04
Under 3.5
68%1.40
Corners

Corner forecasts not available for this match

Cards

Card forecasts not available for this match

Match Events

1'V. DamascanAssist: S. Zuberu
24'R. RevivoAssist: O. Davida
44'N. MalmudFoul
45+2'D. Peretz(Penalty)
46'S. Zuberu INO. Almagor out
46'O. Abuhav INI. Madmon out
53'R. ShlomoUnsportsmanlike conduct
62'I. Dappa INN. Warsana out
63'D. PeretzAssist: H. Varela
64'H. Varela INH. Layous out
64'I. Shahar IND. Glazer out
64'E. Sokler INS. Abu Farkhi out
68'S. Abu Farkhi
68'C. Tiehi INY. Distelfeld out
71'D. PeretzAssist: N. Ben Harush
72'R. Shlomo INM. Camara out
72'I. Cohen INY. Laish out
76'D. Peretz INI. Ben Simon out
77'O. MelikaSerious foul
87'O. DavidaFoul
90+2'O. Almagor

Team Comparison

Hapoel KatamonHapoel Katamon
Maccabi Tel AvivMaccabi Tel Aviv
1441Elo Rating 1723
1.37Attack 2.20
0.34Defense 1.59
17%Hit Rate 37%
10.0Shots per Game 21.5
3.1Shots on Target 6.5
2.6Corners per Game 7.8
3.0Cards per Game 2.9

AI Insights

⚽High Goal Expectancy2.84 goals
📈BTTS Trend80% in H2H
📊Home Overperforming

Game State Tendencies

Hapoel KatamonHapoel Katamon
  • Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 33% of the time
  • Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.9 vs 0.4 in second half)
  • Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Maccabi Tel AvivMaccabi Tel Aviv
  • Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
  • Scores more in 2nd half (1.8 vs 0.4 in first half)
  • Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late

Head to Head

Last 10 meetings, all competitions

Hapoel KatamonHapoel Katamon0Wins · 0%
Draws00%
Maccabi Tel AvivMaccabi Tel Aviv10Wins · 100%
3.2Avg Goals
80%Both teams scored8 of 10
90%3+ goals9 of 10

Previous meetings

Ligat Ha'al03/01/2026
Hapoel KatamonMaccabi Tel Aviv
13
Ligat Ha'al20/09/2025
Maccabi Tel AvivHapoel Katamon
21
Toto Cup Ligat Al17/08/2025
Maccabi Tel AvivHapoel Katamon
21
State Cup28/12/2024
Maccabi Tel AvivHapoel Katamon
30
Ligat Ha'al16/12/2024
Hapoel KatamonMaccabi Tel Aviv
23
Ligat Ha'al18/09/2024
Maccabi Tel AvivHapoel Katamon
21
Ligat Ha'al31/01/2024
Maccabi Tel AvivHapoel Katamon
21
Ligat Ha'al03/12/2023
Hapoel KatamonMaccabi Tel Aviv
12
Ligat Ha'al29/04/2023
Maccabi Tel AvivHapoel Katamon
21
Ligat Ha'al01/04/2023
Hapoel KatamonMaccabi Tel Aviv
02

Recent Form

Hapoel KatamonHapoel Katamon
5W1D4L
17/08/2026
Maccabi HaifaHapoel Katamon
01
W
09/08/2026
Hapoel KatamonHapoel Petah Tikva
31
W
05/08/2026
Hapoel Ramat GanHapoel Katamon
22
D
02/08/2026
Hapoel KatamonMaccabi Petah Tikva
10
W
25/07/2026
Maccabi NetanyaHapoel Katamon
31
L
17/07/2026
Motor LublinHapoel Katamon
20
L
18/05/2026
Hapoel KatamonIroni Tiberias
02
L
13/05/2026
AshdodHapoel Katamon
01
W
10/05/2026
Hapoel KatamonBnei Sakhnin
10
W
04/05/2026
Maccabi NetanyaHapoel Katamon
10
L
Maccabi Tel AvivMaccabi Tel Aviv
6W1D3L
20/08/2026
FC LuganoMaccabi Tel Aviv
21
L
16/08/2026
Maccabi NetanyaMaccabi Tel Aviv
01
W
13/08/2026
CSKA SofiaMaccabi Tel Aviv
13
W
06/08/2026
Maccabi Tel AvivCSKA Sofia
03
L
30/07/2026
Maccabi Tel AvivSheriff Tiraspol
10
W
23/07/2026
Sheriff TiraspolMaccabi Tel Aviv
05
W
16/07/2026
Hapoel Beer ShevaMaccabi Tel Aviv
13
W
03/07/2026
IMT Novi BeogradMaccabi Tel Aviv
10
L
26/05/2026
Hapoel Beer ShevaMaccabi Tel Aviv
12
W
23/05/2026
Hapoel Petah TikvaMaccabi Tel Aviv
22
D

League Table

Ligat Ha'al 2026
#TeamMPWDLGGDPtsForm
1Hapoel Beer ShevaHapoel Beer Sheva971122:12+1022WWWWW
2Maccabi Tel AvivMaccabi Tel Aviv862024:8+1620WDDWW
3Hapoel Tel AvivHapoel Tel Aviv861118:5+1319WWWWL
4Maccabi HaifaMaccabi Haifa860220:14+618LWWWW
5Beitar JerusalemBeitar Jerusalem952213:10+317DWDWW
6Bnei SakhninBnei Sakhnin93337:7012DWWDW
7Hapoel HaifaHapoel Haifa933313:16-312WLLWL
8Maccabi NetanyaMaccabi Netanya925212:8+411DDWDL
9Maccabi Petah TikvaMaccabi Petah Tikva930614:21-79LWLLL
10Hapoel KatamonHapoel Katamon922515:22-78DLLLW
11Hapoel Ramat GanHapoel Ramat Gan82067:15-86LWLLW
12Ironi Kiryat ShmonaIroni Kiryat Shmona91177:17-104DLLLL
13Hapoel Petah TikvaHapoel Petah Tikva91173:16-134LLLDL
14Ironi TiberiasIroni Tiberias92349:13-43DDLLL
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About the Hapoel Katamon vs Maccabi Tel Aviv forecast

Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.

How to Read These Forecasts

Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Hapoel Katamon and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Ligat Ha'al table

In the Ligat Ha'al table, Maccabi Tel Aviv are 2nd and Hapoel Katamon 10th, 12 points apart. League goal record so far: Hapoel Katamon 15-22, Maccabi Tel Aviv 24-8. The full standings are on the Ligat Ha'al Table 2026 page.

Key Factors for This Match

Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.

All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.