Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Prediction 18 June 2026
🔊 Tonight in Tel Aviv, the second game of the Israeli Super League playoff finals will see Hapoel take on Maccabi. The opening clash ended in a commanding win for the visitors, who controlled all 40 minutes with an outstanding defensive display. Can Itoudis’ men find a way to turn things around? We’ll have our answer soon enough, but for now, let’s break down the matchup and offer a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel-Aviv:
- played 70 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 20 for today's home team and 50 for the guests;
- the home team averages 78.59 points per match, the guests - 84.6;
- average total match points - 163.19.
The last confrontation took place on 16 June 2026 at the venue of Maccabi Tel-Aviv and ended with a score of 96:75.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Hapoel Tel Aviv Team Overview
Hapoel Tel Aviv enter the match riding a strong run of form, having claimed four wins in their last five outings and dropping just one game in that stretch. Over their previous 10 games, Hapoel have posted seven victories against three defeats-a record that highlights their solid shape, though they have stumbled against tougher opposition. On the season, they average 89.8 points scored and concede 79.1 per game, showcasing a consistently effective offense. However, their defense has been vulnerable, especially in the playoffs, allowing opponents too many easy looks around the rim.
Recent performances show a slight dip: the team is averaging 86.3 points while giving up 81.3, a noticeable slowdown from their regular season pace. This drop-off likely reflects both the step up in competition during the postseason and a dip in their own level of play. That trend was evident in the opening game of the finals against Maccabi, where Hapoel suffered a heavy defeat (75-96).
Match Results: Hapoel Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel-Aviv Team Overview
Maccabi Tel Aviv are in outstanding form, riding a five-game winning streak and claiming nine victories from their last ten outings. Throughout the season, they have showcased impressive offensive firepower-averaging 99.2 points per game-while maintaining a solid defensive record, conceding just 81.5 points on average.
Over their most recent ten-game stretch, Maccabi have picked up the pace even further, consistently putting up 103 points per contest and holding opponents to just over eighty per game. This balance of aggressive offense and disciplined defense-even against top-tier rivals-has clearly fueled their strong start to the finals series against Hapoel.
Match Results: Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Prediction for the 1st quarter
1st Quarter Statistics: Hapoel Tel Aviv (home) vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 15;
- wins: 13 (81.25%) vs 8 (53.33%);
- losses: 3 (18.75%) vs 6 (40%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (6.67%).
- average total points scored: 24.13 vs 24.8;
- average total points conceded: 19.19 vs 21.8.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- wins: 6 vs 8;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 0;
- average 1st quarter total: 43.7 (scored - 23, conceded - 20.7) vs 45 (scored - 26.4, conceded - 18.6).
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv won the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 games (Basketball League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 70;
- number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 50.
Statistics: Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv
- number of tournament matches played: 26 vs 26;
- number of wins: 26 (81.25%) vs 30 (93.75%);
- number of losses: 6 (18.75%) vs 2 (6.25%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 13;
- number of away wins for the away team: 14.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 7 vs 9;
- number of losses: 3 vs 1;
- number of home wins for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have won in 23 of last 24 games (Basketball League).
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have won in 14 of last 15 games.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have won in last 11 away games (Basketball League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 78.59, for the away team - 84.6;
- average total points in H2H matches - 163.19.
Statistics: Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv
- average total in the tournament: 168.97 vs 180.75;
- average total points scored: 89.84 vs 99.22;
- average total points conceded: 79.13 vs 81.53;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 46.31 vs 51.53;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 43.09 vs 47.06;
- Hapoel Tel Aviv: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 87.25;
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv: average total points scored away in the tournament - 98;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 86.3 (home - 81.8) vs 103 (away - 96.67).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The trend highlights the visitors’ dominance: Maccabi have won by at least three points in 23 of their last 24 Super League games, underlining the team’s quality even away from home. However, this time we believe a low-scoring scenario is more likely. Despite both teams’ attacking mindset, the pressure of a final often takes its toll, leading to an intense defensive battle. Hapoel are expected to address their defensive lapses, and Maccabi won’t find things as easy as usual. Our pick: under 176.5 total points.
Will this prediction come true?
Betting Tips: Hapoel Tel Aviv - Maccabi Tel-Aviv
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