Feb 21st features a match where Maccabi Haifa will play host to Hapoel Tel Aviv 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 12 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Maccabi Haifa recorded a 1-2 loss against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Itamar Shviro struck first for Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the 16th minute, then Omer Atzili tied it up for Maccabi Haifa in the 32nd minute. Maccabi Haifa looks to continue their winning ways, having 7 wins in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Hapoel Tel Aviv recorded a 2-3 loss against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Stipe Perica struck first for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 3rd minute on a feed from Dan Biton, but Ben Bitton got the equalizer for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the 25th minute , but Maccabi Tel Aviv kept scoring and walked away with the win. Hapoel Tel Aviv should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in Hamoshava Stadium, Maccabi Haifa won by a score of 3 to 1. Dan Einbinder scored the first goal for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the 35th minute from the penalty spot, then Omer Atzili got the equalizer for Maccabi Haifa in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a feed from Tjaronn Chery But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 47th minute on a goal by Dean David.
Hapoel Tel Aviv’s top weapon lately has been Davida, who has two goals in the last five matches. Maccabi Haifa is fortunate enough to have Omer Atzili in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored seven goals.