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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Le Zion Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 30-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Maccabi Tel Aviv 31-32 Hapoel Le Zion
Maccabi Tel AvivDrawHapoel Le Zion
Maccabi Tel Aviv host Hapoel Le Zion in Division 1 on 30 October, a clash between sixth and second in the Israeli standings. Maccabi sit on 5 points from 5 games; Hapoel have 10 from 6, with only one loss to their name this season. This is a match that will test whether Maccabi can arrest their inconsistency against a side that has found a rhythm.
Team form
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi's recent record reads two wins, one draw and two losses across five games. They beat Maccabi Avishai Motzkin 36-31 at home and won away at Ramat Hasharon 30-27, but losses to MK Holon (30-37) and Hapoel Ashdod (27-32) show vulnerability. Last time out they drew 29-29 away to Bnei Herzliya. Over these five matches they have averaged 30.4 goals for and 31.2 against—a side that is being outscored, even if only marginally. The attack has moments of potency but the defence is porous.
Hapoel Le Zion
Hapoel Le Zion have won four of their last five, losing only to Maccabi Le Zion 27-32 at home. Their wins have been convincing: 36-31 over Hapoel Ashdod, 45-33 away at MK Beer Sheva, 34-30 at home to Hapoel Kiriyat, and 37-26 away to Rehovot. They average 35.8 goals for and 30.4 against—a team that is both scoring freely and keeping opponents at arm's length. Their consistency is the standout feature of their season so far.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record.
Key factors
Hapoel's attacking potency is the decisive factor here. They are averaging nearly 36 goals per game and have breached 34 in four of their last five outings. Maccabi's defence has conceded 31.2 per game and will face a side that has found its offensive rhythm. Conversely, Maccabi's attack—averaging 30.4 goals—will need to be clinical against a Hapoel defence that is holding opponents to 30.4 per game. Hapoel's league position and superior recent form give them the edge, but Maccabi at home cannot be dismissed; the draw is a low-probability outcome, which suggests both sides will commit to winning.
Prediction
Hapoel Le Zion are the favourite here. Their five-game form is markedly superior—four wins in five, with an attacking average that outpaces Maccabi's defensive record. Maccabi have shown they can win at home, but their inconsistency and the concession rate make them vulnerable to Hapoel's firepower. The model expects a tight affair, with Hapoel edging it by a single goal. This is not a runaway; Maccabi will score and create chances, but Hapoel's consistency and attacking efficiency should prevail.
Hapoel Le Zion are the more likely winner. Back the away side.
Match info
Tournaments:
Division 1(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
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Recent Form
Maccabi Tel Aviv
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Hapoel Le Zion
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Le Zion | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 |  Hapoel Le Zion | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 |  Bnei Herzliya | 6 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 4 |  MK Holon | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| 5 |  Ramat Hasharon | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 |  Maccabi Avishai Motzkin | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 8 |  Hapoel Kiriyat | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 9 |  Hapoel Arad | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 10 |  Hapoel Ashdod | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 11 |  Nes Tziona | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 12 |  Rehovot | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 13 |  MK Beer Sheva | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
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