Hapoel Haifa FC vs Maccabi Haifa FC Prediction: The noisy neighbors go head-to-head

The Israel Premier League is poised to continue, featuring an intriguing matchup between Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Haifa at the Sammy Ofer Stadium. Maccabi Haifa was held to a draw in their last league game, while Hapoel Haifa secured a victory. Anticipate a highly competitive match in this encounter. For more detailed insights, kindly refer to the carefully crafted tips.

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Hapoel Haifa continues to make a strong impression in the league this season, having suffered only one loss in the eight league games played. Their recent match against Hapoel Jerusalem resulted in a narrow 0-1 victory, and they aim to build on this momentum as they face Maccabi Haifa on Sunday. Overall, their league statistics stand at 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss from the eight games played.

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Maccabi Haifa continues to impress in the league, maintaining an unbeaten record in their last five games, which includes three consecutive victories and two draws. Their recent match against Beitar Jerusalem concluded in a 1-1 draw, and they are optimistic about securing a positive outcome as they face Hapoel Haifa on Sunday.

Unfortunately, they were unable to qualify for the knockout round of the Europa League but they secured a qualification to the Europa Conference League last 16. Their overall league statistics are 4 victories, 2 draws, and a loss from the seven games played.

A critical look at their last 8 encounters produced 7 victories for Maccabi Haifa and a win for Hapoel Haifa. 

Crucially, it's worth noting that Maccabi Haifa has emerged victorious in their previous six encounters, and we anticipate their continued success in the upcoming Sunday match. However, Hapoel Haifa is also in remarkable form, suggesting that it might not be business as usual for Maccabi Haifa, as Hapoel Haifa is poised to pose a threat in this game.

Our prediction leans towards Haifa securing either a win or a draw, with an expectation of over 2.5 total goals in the game. This is influenced by the recent scoring form of both teams and their consistent goal-scoring performances in the league this season.