Matchup between Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa x Maccabi Petah Tikva is shaping to be one of those games where recent results goes out the window. Kicking off
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa’s been all over the shop, their showings fluctuating from classy to questionable. Meanwhile, Maccabi Petah Tikva’s grinding through a slump, their rearguard looking unstable.
Digging into past meetings, it’s a crapshoot. Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa’s taken the edge lately, but footy’s got a terrible memory.
My two cents: Both sides’ve got problems. Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa’s engine room’s off-rhythm, while Maccabi Petah Tikva’s attack lacks a killer instinct.
Across the Cup, this game carries extra weight. The league’s fight for European places means every outcome matters, and both teams know a strong showing here could shift momentum in the rankings. Recent form in the Cup suggests neither side can afford mistakes, making this encounter even more unmissable.
Still, there’s a feeling about this one—perhaps, it’s the game where a player delivers.
Final thought: This isn't just another fixture—it's unmissable action with ramifications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.Odds perspective:
If you’re putting money on this one, here’s the unvarnished truth.
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa at 245 to win feels slightly short given their Jekyll-and-Hyde act in the Cup this term. Their xG (expected goals) suggest they’re due a regression — stats nerds would fade them.
Maccabi Petah Tikva’s 1.03 odds tempts, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his cold streak.
The wise guys’ll likely target the Draw 17 — these derbies often play out tight, and nerves can stifle attacking flow.
The latest head-to-head matches of competitors in every tournament. Following this statistics we conclude that Maccabi Petah Tikva has better chance.
Over the last matches Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa holds victories - 1, losses - 2 and draws - 2. Maccabi Petah Tikva on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 2, losses - 1 and draws - 2. Based on this data we can assume that Maccabi Petah Tikva at the moment is in better form, unlike Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa.
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa: Bnei Yehuda – (Loss 2:1), Hapoel Kfar Shalem – (Draw 1:1), Hapoel Kfar Shalem – (Draw 2:2), Hapoel Akko – (Win 3:1), Hapoel Ramat Hasharon – (Loss 4:3).
Maccabi Petah Tikva: Hapoel Kfar Shalem – (Win 3:2), Bnei Yehuda – (Loss 1:2), Hapoel Ramat Gan – (Win 3:1), Ironi Tiberias – (Draw 0:0), Ironi Ashdod – (Draw 1:1).