On January 10, 2026, Toto Turner Stadium will witness a pivotal clash in Ligat Ha'al as Hapoel Beer Sheva hosts Maccabi Haifa. Both teams have showcased resilient recent form and boast strong records in their head-to-head encounters — Beer Sheva with home advantage, and Haifa with a slightly superior overall record. The tactical battle is expected to be intense, with Beer Sheva employing a 4-3-3 formation that emphasizes pressing and attacking width, aiming to catch Haifa off-guard with quick counters. In response, Haifa will likely deploy their traditional 4-2-3-1, focusing on possession retention, patient buildup, and quick breaks. This tactical contrast — aggressive pressing versus possession dominance — could be decisive in determining the outcome. Given recent performances where Beer Sheva scored an average of 2.4 goals per game and maintained solid defensive shape, they are likely to be competitive at home. Meanwhile, Haifa’s attacking depth and scoring ability make them formidable opponents, especially given their historical success in their last encounters. Expect a competitive, tightly contested game where tactical discipline and execution will be key.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Both teams have shown the goal-scoring ability to score in this fixture, but their defensive records suggest Under 2.5 goals is a safer bet.
Over 2.5 goals is slightly favored based on recent matches, where both sides have high goal-scoring averages.
Expect an evenly contested first half with initial cautious play giving way to more attacking efforts after halftime.
A double chance on Hapoel Beer Sheva or a draw offers a solid 45% probability given their recent strong form and home advantage.
On January 10, 2026, Hapoel Beer Sheva is predicted to secure a win or at least a draw against Maccabi Haifa due to their strong home form and recent competitive record, making this a potentially tight and exciting match.
Recent encounters between Hapoel Beer Sheva and Maccabi Haifa show a balanced rivalry, with each team winning a handful of their last clashes, though Maccabi Haifa has a slight edge overall.
Current injury reports do not list significant absences for either team, meaning both sides are expected to field their strongest lineups.
Hapoel Beer Sheva is expected to set up in a 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing a balanced approach with attacking wing play and solid midfield work. Maccabi Haifa is likely to opt for a 4-2-3-1, focusing on possession and counter-attacking. The tactical style may influence the game’s tempo, with Beer Sheva possibly playing a high pressing game to disrupt Haifa’s build-up and looking to exploit quick counters. Haifa may dominate possession, aiming to control the game and create scoring opportunities through patient buildup and swift transitions, contrasting with Beer Sheva’s direct approach.
Hapoel Beer Sheva and Maccabi Haifa enter this fixture in excellent form, each winning 80% of their last five matches. Beer Sheva’s consistency at home and Haifa’s impressive away form set the stage for a compelling contest.
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Historically, Maccabi Haifa has a slight edge over Hapoel Beer Sheva in head-to-head encounters, especially at home, with recent form favoring Maccabi with a 93% win rate in their matchups.
Hapoel Beer Sheva has demonstrated strong recent form, winning 80% of their last 5 matches, and shows robust scoring and defensive stats, making them slight favorites in this fixture.
Maccabi Haifa's recent form is also impressive, winning 80% of their last 5 games, with a potent attack and solid defensive record, indicating a tough challenge for Hapoel Beer Sheva.
The most recent meetings show a close battle, often decided by narrow margins, but Hapoel Beer Sheva tends to perform better at home, making this fixture potentially tight and competitive.
Given the historical data and current form, a balanced approach has been predicted, with Hapoel Beer Sheva favored to win or draw, pending tactical decisions and in-game performance.
