In the first round of the Israeli Premier League on September 16, 2025, a match between Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Tel Aviv will be played. The ambitious visitors will be aiming for maximum success.
Our Prediction for Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
The club from Petah Tikva has won the championship six times, but all those successes came in the 1950s and 1960s. Things are much more modest now. Last season, they actually played in the second division. However, they managed to return immediately. Their opponent, meanwhile, repeated the "golden double," which they had secured in 2024.
As a result, Lazetic's side started playing as early as July. At first, things did not go well: they lost the national Super Cup to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, and then were eliminated by Pafos in the Champions League qualifiers. However, after moving to the less prestigious Europa League, they advanced past both Hamrun Spartans and Dynamo Kyiv. Only then did they start the new domestic season with a 4-0 rout of Maccabi Netanya.
The Premier League newcomer has had time to play only one match so far—the first round meeting was postponed due to Maccabi's participation in qualification. There, they managed to secure a goalless draw against Ironi away.
Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Key Stats and Trends
Hapoel Petah Tikva has won two of their last three matches
Maccabi Tel Aviv has won four of their last five games
The team averages 2.39 goals scored, conceding one per match in response
Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Probable Starting Lineups
Hapoel Petah Tikva (probable lineup): Katz - Nir, Rotman, Dgani, Cohen - Niddam, Altman, Andrade, Golan, Ta Bi - Songa
Maccabi Tel Aviv (probable lineup): Mishpati - Revivo, Shlomo, Kamara, Asante - Sissoko, Shahar, Peretz, Madmon, Davida - Nicolaescu
Previous Matches: Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
After seven consecutive wins for the Tel Aviv giants, they suffered an away defeat in January last year.
Free Prediction for Hapoel Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
The visitors are stronger and will prove it on the pitch. We expect them to win with a "-1.5" handicap (odds – 1.75).
