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Maccabi Petah Tikva vs Hapoel Jerusalem

2026-09-19 · KO 12:30 · Page generated 2026-11-04

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Statistics (Last 10 Matches)

Maccabi Petah Tikva

W
3
D
0
L
2
Scored
1.8
Conceded
1.4

Hapoel Jerusalem

W
2
D
1
L
2
Scored
1.8
Conceded
2.0

Head to Head

Hapoel Jerusalem FC0 - 0Maccabi Petach Tikva
Maccabi Petach Tikva2 - 0Hapoel Jerusalem FC
Hapoel Jerusalem FC4 - 1Maccabi Petach Tikva
Hapoel Jerusalem FC2 - 0Maccabi Petach Tikva
Hapoel Jerusalem FC3 - 1Maccabi Petach Tikva

Match Summary

Both teams show similar recent form with 3 wins for Maccabi Petah Tikva and 2 for Hapoel Jerusalem, making this a difficult match to predict confidently. Defensively, Maccabi Petah Tikva has conceded an average of 1.4 goals per game while Hapoel Jerusalem has shipped 2, keeping things competitive at both ends. Their head-to-head history shows Maccabi Petah Tikva winning 7, Hapoel Jerusalem winning 1, and 2 draws in their last 10 meetings. Expect a competitive match with the potential for a share of the spoils.

What to Expect

Matchup outlook

  • Maccabi Petah Tikva arrive with the better recent results, taking 9 points from 5 compared with 7 for Hapoel Jerusalem. That is a form advantage, not by itself a reason to expect a comfortable win.
  • Using each side’s last-ten-match scoring and conceding averages, a cross-check against the opponent’s defense gives a descriptive baseline of about 1.9 for Maccabi Petah Tikva and 1.6 for Hapoel Jerusalem (3.5 combined). The rates point to a fairly balanced scoring setup. This is a comparison of past averages, not a score forecast.
  • Both attacks have averaged at least 1.3 goals per match, so neither arrives without recent scoring output. The defensive figures still matter: scoring averages alone are not enough to make a both-teams-to-score call.

Evidence and Caveats

What supports the read

  • Maccabi Petah Tikva have taken 2 more points across the listed form sequence (3-0-2 for Maccabi Petah Tikva; 2-1-2 for Hapoel Jerusalem). The gap is more informative than wins alone because it also accounts for draws.
  • Maccabi Petah Tikva have the better last-ten goal balance (0.4 per match against -0.2 for Hapoel Jerusalem), combining scoring and defensive output rather than looking at wins in isolation.
  • Hapoel Jerusalem (2.0 conceded per match) have allowed at least 1.5 goals per match. That is a defensive weakness in the sample, though it does not show how those goals were created or whether the same pattern will carry into this fixture.

What could change it

  • Head-to-head results are useful context, but the list does not show when those matches were played; older meetings may say little about the current squads.
  • These are team-level averages, not a tactical or lineup report. They do not account for opponent strength, confirmed starters, injuries, venue conditions, or how each team performed home and away.

Players to Watch and Team News

No current player scoring data is available for this exact fixture and date. Injury and suspension status is not verified, so no absence claims are made.

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