Hapoel Haifa - Hapoel Petach Tikva prediction 31 October 2026

The Hapoel Haifa vs Hapoel Petach Tikva prediction points to a home win, with Hapoel Haifa holding a 52% chance of victory. This Israeli Premier League match kicks off on Oct 31 at 15:30, and the hosts enter as clear favorites based on recent head-to-head dominance and a stronger league position.

Team Form

Hapoel Haifa's recent form is mixed, with two wins and three losses in their last five matches (L, L, W, W, L). Their most recent outing was a heavy 6-2 defeat away to Maccabi Tel Aviv on Oct 24. Before that, they suffered a 0-2 home loss to Hapoel Ramat Gan on Oct 17, but they did secure a 2-1 home win against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Oct 10.

Hapoel Petach Tikva are struggling significantly, with four losses and one draw in their last five (L, D, L, L, L). They fell 0-2 away to Bnei Sakhnin on Oct 17, managed a 1-1 home draw with Maccabi Netanya on Oct 10, and were beaten 3-0 at Hapoel Tel Aviv on Sep 18. The visitors have failed to win any of their recent matches.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record heavily favors Hapoel Haifa. In the last five meetings across all competitions, Hapoel Haifa have won twice and there have been three draws. Hapoel Petach Tikva have not won any of these encounters. The most recent clash on Feb 14 saw Hapoel Haifa win 1-0 away. The fixture before that, on Nov 9, ended 2-2 at Hapoel Haifa. A Cup match on Dec 27 finished 1-1.

League Table Positions

Hapoel Haifa sit 9th in the Premier League table with 9 points from 8 matches (2 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses), scoring 11 and conceding 15. Their home form is stronger, ranking 6th with 7 points from 4 home games (2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss).

Hapoel Petach Tikva are not in the top 12 of the overall standings provided, indicating they are likely in the relegation zone. Their away form is also absent from the top 8 away rankings, confirming their struggles on the road.

Win Probability: Hapoel Haifa or Hapoel Petach Tikva?

Based on the available odds, form, head-to-head record, and home advantage, the win probabilities are: Hapoel Haifa has a 52% chance of winning, the draw is at 30%, and Hapoel Petach Tikva has an 18% chance. The odds imply a home win probability around 53-57% before adjustments, but Hapoel Haifa's inconsistent recent form (two losses in their last three league games) slightly reduces their edge. The visitors' very poor run and historical inability to beat Hapoel Haifa make an away win highly unlikely.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers see Hapoel Haifa as the favorite. The best available odds for a home win are 1.88, a draw is priced at 2.20, and an away win for Hapoel Petach Tikva is as high as 3.60. Based on the stats, the most likely outcome is a Hapoel Haifa victory, but the draw holds significant value given three stalemates in the last five H2H meetings. A low-scoring match is expected, with Hapoel Haifa likely to edge it.