In a weekend match on Saturday Dec 11th, in week 13, Maccabi Netanya will host Hapoel Tel Aviv in a meeting of these two Ligat ha’Al teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 21 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 12th placed Maccabi Netanya, recorded a 1-2 loss against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Aviv Avraham struck first for Maccabi Netanya in the 2nd minute, but Yadin Lugasi got the equalizer for Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the 41st minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 94th minute on a goal by Morgan to cap off a wild match. Maccabi Netanya is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Hapoel Tel Aviv recorded a 1-1 draw against Hapoel Katamon. Guy Hadida scored the first goal for Hapoel Katamon in the 45th minute on a penalty kick, then Danny Gruper got the equalizer for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the 61st minute on a feed from Shlomy Yosef Azulay earning Hapoel Tel Aviv a comeback draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 4 of their last 10.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Hapoel Tel Aviv won the head to head battle with 2 wins and 1 draw.
Hapoel Tel Aviv hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are Davida and Dan Einbinder, and they each have 1 goal. P. Guiagon has been the most effective weapon for Maccabi Netanya lately. The midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches.