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Nes Tziona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 13-11-2026
Nov 1313:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Nes Tziona 31-32 Maccabi Tel Aviv
Nes TzionaDrawMaccabi Tel Aviv
Nes Tziona host Maccabi Tel Aviv in Division 1 on 13 November in a match that pits a struggling home side against visitors who have found more consistency. Nes Tziona sit 11th with 4 points from 6 games, while Maccabi Tel Aviv occupy 7th with 7 points. The gap in the table reflects a wider gulf in recent performance, and the visitors arrive as narrow favourites despite playing away.
Team form
Nes Tziona
Nes Tziona have won just 2 of their last 5 matches and conceded heavily in defeats. Over that stretch they scored 29.2 goals per game but leaked 33.8, a concerning imbalance that has defined their season. Their sole bright spot came against MK Beer Sheva at home, where they won 37-29, but losses to Hapoel Ashdod (26-42) and Maccabi Le Zion (27-41) expose a defence that struggles to contain organised attacks. Playing at home offers some comfort, yet their recent record shows they cannot rely on it.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv have won 3 of their last 5 and drawn once, posting 32.4 goals per game while conceding 31.2. They beat Hapoel Le Zion 37-32 and Maccabi Avishai Motzkin 36-31, demonstrating an ability to score freely and hold their shape under pressure. Their only loss came to MK Holon (30-37), a slip that suggests they are not infallible on the road, but their overall trajectory is upward. They drew 29-29 with Bnei Herzliya, showing they can grind out results when needed.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are recorded in the available data.
Key factors
Nes Tziona's defensive fragility is the critical issue here. They have conceded 33.8 goals per game in their last five outings, and Maccabi Tel Aviv's attacking efficiency—32.4 per game—suggests they will find space. Conversely, Nes Tziona's home advantage and their ability to score (29.2 per game) means they are not without threat. Maccabi Tel Aviv's away record is solid but not flawless; they have shown vulnerability to high-tempo attacks. The match is likely to be open and high-scoring, with both defences under strain. Nes Tziona must tighten their backline and avoid the loose transitions that have hurt them; Maccabi Tel Aviv should exploit the space they will likely be given.
Prediction
Maccabi Tel Aviv hold a slight edge. They are the more stable outfit in the league standings, have won more games recently, and maintain a better defensive record. Nes Tziona's leaky defence and inconsistency make them vulnerable to a visiting side that scores freely. However, this is not a clear-cut affair. Nes Tziona's home ground and their offensive capability keep the match competitive. The expected goal difference favours the visitors only marginally, and a draw remains possible if Nes Tziona can tighten up early and frustrate their opponents.
Maccabi Tel Aviv are marginally more likely to take the points, but Nes Tziona's home status and attacking threat ensure this will be contested. Expect a close, open encounter with goals at both ends. The visitors' slight favouritism reflects their superior recent form and defensive solidity rather than a dominant advantage.
Match info
Tournaments:
Division 1(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Nes Tziona
L
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L
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L
Maccabi Tel Aviv
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Le Zion | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  MK Holon | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 |  Hapoel Le Zion | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 |  Hapoel Ashdod | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 |  Ramat Hasharon | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 |  Bnei Herzliya | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 7 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 |  Hapoel Arad | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 9 |  Maccabi Avishai Motzkin | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 10 |  Hapoel Kiriyat | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 11 |  Nes Tziona | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 12 |  Rehovot | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 13 |  MK Beer Sheva | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
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