In this week 17 match on Jan 7th, Maccabi Tel Aviv will play host to Ashdod in a clash of these two closely matched Ligat ha’Al teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded a 1-1 draw against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Shaker struck first for Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the 40th minute, but Đorđe Jovanović got the equalizer for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 56th minute earning Maccabi Tel Aviv at least a draw. Maccabi Tel Aviv is on a hot streak lately, with only 1 loss in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 7th placed Ashdod, recorded a 1-1 draw against Hapoel Katamon. Jordan Sebban scored the first goal for Ashdod in the 69th minute, but Guy Badash got the equalizer for Hapoel Katamon in the 3rd minute of the second half’s stoppage time earning Hapoel Katamon a comeback draw. Ashdod looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Ashdod and Maccabi Tel Aviv battled to a 0-0 draw. Neither Ashdod nor Maccabi Tel Aviv could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 8 and 6 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a scoreless draw,.
Mohammad Kna’an and Levi are the top scorers for Ashdod in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Đorđe Jovanović has been the most effective weapon for Maccabi Tel Aviv lately. The Serbian attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches.