Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Jerusalem Prediction
π Hapoel Tel Aviv host Hapoel Jerusalem in the second semifinal of the Israeli Super League playoffs. The opening game was a tightly contested battle, with the Tel Aviv favorites narrowly edging out a hard-fought win. Can the home side build on their lead and strengthen their position in the series? Weβll find out soon enough, but first letβs break down the matchup and offer a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
πStatistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem:
- played 60 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 21 for today's home team and 39 for the guests;
- the home team averages 80.75 points per match, the guests - 83.85;
- average total match points - 164.6.
The last confrontation took place on 09 June 2026 at the venue of Hapoel Jerusalem and ended with a score of 84:88.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Hapoel Tel Aviv Team Overview
Hapoel Tel Aviv are in impressive form, having claimed victory in 7 of their last 10 games, dropping only three. Their latest win further highlights the hostsβ confidence during this stretch. Over the season, they average 90.3 points per game while conceding just 78.5-a point differential that ranks among the best in the league.
While their scoring has dipped slightly in recent weeks (now averaging 85.9), their defensive consistency remains intact, allowing just 79.8 points per game across the last ten outings. Hapoel know how to push the tempo on their home court but can also dictate the rhythm through disciplined defense and smart transitions. These qualities proved decisive as they edged out a hard-fought win in the opening game of the series against their namesakes from Jerusalem.
Match Results: Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel Jerusalem Team Overview
Hapoel Jerusalem head into this clash after a run of four straight wins was snapped by Hapoel Tel Aviv, but they have still come out on top in six of their last ten outings. Offensively, the team have been impressive all season, averaging 89.7 points per game, and that number has climbed to 92.1 over their past ten fixtures-an indication of their growing attacking efficiency, even against tough opposition.
However, their defense has been less convincing: they concede an average of 83.4 points per game this season, a figure that jumps to 87.9 over their recent matches. The squad consistently leans on their offensive strengths both at home and on the road, but whether those weapons will be enough against such a formidable opponent remains a major question.
Match Results: Hapoel Jerusalem
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 60;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 20; for the visitors on the road - 10;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 40.88;
- Today's home team averages 20.87, while the visitors average 20.02.
First Quarter Stats: Hapoel Tel Aviv (home) vs Hapoel Jerusalem (away)
- Tournament matches played: 15 vs 14;
- Number of wins: 12 (80%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- Number of losses: 3 (20%) vs 8 (57.14%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (7.14%).
- Average points scored: 24.33 vs 21.93;
- Average points conceded: 19.2 vs 23.21.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 44.1 (scored - 23.2, conceded - 20.9) vs 46.3 (scored - 22.9, conceded - 23.4).
- Over 43.5 points in the 1st quarter in 13 of last 15 Hapoel Jerusalem games (Basketball League).
- Over 43.5 points in the 1st quarter in 12 of last 14 Hapoel Jerusalem games.
- Over 43.5 points in the 1st quarter in 7 of last 8 Hapoel Jerusalem away games (Basketball League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 60;
- number of wins for the home team - 21, for the away team - 39.
Statistics: Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Jerusalem
- number of tournament matches played: 26 vs 26;
- number of wins: 25 (83.33%) vs 20 (68.97%);
- number of losses: 5 (16.67%) vs 9 (31.03%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 12;
- number of away wins for the away team: 9.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 7 vs 6;
- number of losses: 3 vs 4;
- number of home wins for the home team: 2;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv won with a -3.5 points handicap in 6 of last 7 games (Basketball League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 80.75, for the away team - 83.85;
- average total points in H2H matches - 164.6.
Statistics: Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Jerusalem
- average total in the tournament: 168.87 vs 173.24;
- average total points scored: 90.37 vs 89.79;
- average total points conceded: 78.5 vs 83.45;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 46.9 vs 45.03;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 43 vs 43.55;
- Hapoel Tel Aviv: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 87.13;
- Hapoel Jerusalem: average total points scored away in the tournament - 88.14;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 85.9 (home - 80.2) vs 92.1 (away - 91.25).
- Hapoel Jerusalem have scored over 80.5 points in 8 of last 9 away games (Basketball League).
β Editorial Prediction
Expect a high-paced, offense-driven showdown in this semifinal. Both sides boast potent attacks: Hapoel Tel Aviv consistently put up nearly 86 points per game in recent outings, while Hapoel Jerusalemβs average is even higher at 92.1 over the same stretch. However, the visitorsβ defense has looked shaky-conceding an average of 87.9 points across their last ten games-which should give the home sideβs stars plenty of room to rack up points and secure a more convincing win than in their previous encounter. The value here looks to be backing Hapoel Tel Aviv to cover the -5.5 spread.
Will this prediction come true?
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