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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Avishai Motzkin Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 16-10-2026
Oct 1612:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-5 Maccabi Avishai Motzkin
Maccabi Tel AvivDrawMaccabi Avishai Motzkin
In an intriguing matchup in Division 1 of Israel handball, Maccabi Tel Aviv will host Maccabi Avishai Motzkin on October 16, 2026. Both teams are seeking to improve their standing in the league, but they're on contrasting trajectories heading into this clash.
Team form
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv has started their season with a tough opening, currently sitting in 11th place with no wins from their first two games. They averaged 26.8 goals scored but have also conceded 37.0 goals per match — numbers that highlight their defensive challenges. In their last match on October 8, they faced MK Holon but unfortunately fell short with a 30-37 loss. Their early matches, including losses against teams like Hapoel Ashdod and Swiss team Bern, show that they've been struggling to find a rhythm on both offense and defense.
Maccabi Avishai Motzkin
On the other hand, Maccabi Avishai Motzkin presently occupies 6th place in the standings with 4 points, having won 2 out of their 4 matches so far. Their recent form indicates a slight inconsistency, having recorded a win against Hapoel Kiriyat (32-29) and losses in close encounters against MK Beer Sheva (26-29) and Rehovot (31-32). They average 29.7 goals scored and allow an average of 30.0; this suggests a battle-tested squad capable of staying competitive if they can bolster their defense.
Head-to-head
Interestingly, there are no previous head-to-head meetings between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Avishai Motzkin. This lack of historical data suggests that this match will provide both teams a fresh context in which to gauge their relative strengths.
Key factors
The key to this matchup will certainly lie in the balance between Maccabi Tel Aviv's struggle to manage their defensive statistics, having higher goals conceded per match, and Maccabi Avishai Motzkin's moderate but slightly more proficient offensive output. The ability of Tel Aviv to shore up their defense in their home arena could prove pivotal, particularly since given their current form, achieving a reliable defense may help halt their losing streak.
Prediction
Given the current form and league standings of both teams, Maccabi Avishai Motzkin is seen as the likely favorite to claim victory in this encounter. The combination of better recent performances, alongside more favorable metrics in terms of goals scored and points accrued, largely directs the prediction towards an away win. Maccabi Tel Aviv needs to dramatically improve their overall game if they aim to compete effectively in this match.
In conclusion, given the current trajectory of both sets of players and their previous results, it looks like Maccabi Avishai Motzkin will emerge victorious against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Match info
Tournaments:
Division 1(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Maccabi Tel Aviv (Isr)
W
L
L
L
L
Maccabi Avishai Motzkin
W
L
W
L
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Le Zion | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 |  MK Holon | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 |  Bnei Herzliya | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 |  Hapoel Le Zion | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 |  Hapoel Ashdod | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Maccabi Avishai Motzkin | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 |  Ramat Hasharon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 |  Nes Tziona | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 10 |  Hapoel Arad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 |  Rehovot | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 12 |  MK Beer Sheva | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 13 |  Hapoel Kiriyat | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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