Maccabi Petach Tikva - FC Ashdod predictions and free betting tips [17/01/2024]

Today, there's an exhilarating match on the cards in the Israeli Premier League. Maccabi Petah Tikva and Ashdod are set to lock horns on the pitch.

Current form of Maccabi Petach Tikva

Maccabi Petach Tikva suffered a heavy defeat to Maccabi Haifa with a score of 0:5 on January 14, conceding all five goals in the last half-hour. In the Israeli Championship standings, Maccabi Petach Tikva sits at the 11th position after playing 16 matches. Their record includes 4 wins, 9 losses and 3 draws, with 20 goals scored against 35 conceded, thus amassing 15 points. Their current form stands at 1 victory and 4 losses. Subsequently, Maccabi Haifa sits at the runner-up position in the league standings with 16 matches played, boasting of 11 victories and a singular defeat, resulting in a total of 36 points.

Current form of Ashdod

Ashdod, in their latest match on January 13, fell short against Hapoel Haifa, ending on the losing side with a 0:1 scoreline. In the current 2023/2024 season, Ashdod is positioned at the 14th spot in the Israeli Championship table. Their performance summary is reflected in 16 matches that they have partaken in, winning 2, losing 10 and drawing 4. Ashdod has netted 11 goals and conceded 27, tallying up 10 points. Their recent form after the last five matches is one stalemate and four losses. In contrast, Hapoel Haifa currently occupies the 3rd position in the league table, having also played 16 matches, winning 9 times and tasting defeat 4 times, hence earning a total of 30 points.

Predictions for Maccabi Petach Tikva - Ashdod match

Given the poor performance of both teams in their recent matches, with a staggering 8 losses out of 9 combined from December, I'd be banking on a TU (total under) of 2.5 goals for this game.