Hapoel Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva match summary and prediction — Ligat Ha'al
Our model makes Hapoel Haifa the pick at 54% for Hapoel Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Hapoel Haifa face Hapoel Petah Tikva on 31 October 2026 at Sammy Ofer Stadium, Haifa. Hapoel Haifa are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 54%. This matchday 9 fixture in Ligat Ha'al is listed as Hapoel Haifa - Hapoel Petah Tikva. Kick-off is 15:30 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Hapoel Haifa: they come in on back-to-back defeats, following two wins and one defeat before that. That is two wins, no draws and three defeats from the last five, worth 6 points. Across those five they scored eight and conceded twelve, with none clean sheets. That is reflected in a form rating of 44.0 out of 100, and they sit 9th on a goal difference of -4.
Hapoel Petah Tikva: they come in on back-to-back defeats, following one draw and two defeats before that. That is no wins, one draw and four defeats from the last five, worth 1 points. It leaves them winless in five. Across those five they scored one and conceded nine, with none clean sheets. That is reflected in a form rating of 25.3 out of 100, and they sit 12th on a goal difference of -12.
Side by side
| Statistic | Hapoel Haifa | Hapoel Petah Tikva |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 9th | 12th |
| Goal difference | -4 | -12 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LLWLW | LLDLL |
| Points from last 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 8 / 12 | 1 / 9 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 0 | 0 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 44.0 | 25.3 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 54% | 19% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: Hapoel Haifa 44.0 versus Hapoel Petah Tikva 25.3, a gap of 18.7, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.53, over 2.5 goals at 54% and both teams to score at 55%.
- First goal: Leans Hapoel Haifa's way at 58%.
The call
The model tilts to Hapoel Haifa at 54%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Hapoel Haifa's way, especially at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Hapoel Haifa or Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Hapoel Haifa, with an implied win probability of roughly 54%. The full split is 54% Hapoel Haifa, 27% the draw and 19% Hapoel Petah Tikva.
When and where is Hapoel Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva being played?
31 October 2026 at Sammy Ofer Stadium, Haifa, kick-off 15:30 UTC.
Have Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Petah Tikva met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Petah Tikva?
Hapoel Haifa have taken 6 points from their last five (LLWLW), Hapoel Petah Tikva 1 from theirs (LLDLL). Most recently Hapoel Haifa took a 2-6 defeat away at Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Petah Tikva a 0-1 defeat at home to Beitar Jerusalem.
How many goals are expected in Hapoel Haifa vs Hapoel Petah Tikva?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.53 — 2.20 for Hapoel Haifa and 0.33 for Hapoel Petah Tikva. It rates over 2.5 goals at 54%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 55%, so its call is yes.