Maccabi Netanya vs Hapoel Haifa Result & Analysis

Maccabi Netanya’s recent win streak and a 4-1 triumph over Beitar Jerusalem give the home side a slight edge, reflected in the model’s 38% chance of a home victory, 26% draw and 36% away win. The predicted outcome is a home win, with an expected total of 3.2 goals and a 22% chance of exactly three goals. The most likely scoreline is 1-1, with a 11.7% probability. Maccabi Netanya averages 1.75 goals scored and 1.67 conceded at home against similarly strong opponents, while Hapoel Haifa averages 1.25 goals scored and 1.67 conceded away against similar opposition. The model’s selections include Over 19.5 fouls at 94.8%, Over 2.5 cards at 92.6%, Over 21.5 fouls at 88.5%, Over 1.5 goals at 83.4%, Over 3.5 cards at 82.4%, Over 23.5 fouls at 78.7% and Under 11.5 corners at 74.5%. All probabilities are expressed as percentages.

The pre-match favourite, Maccabi Netanya, failed to deliver, as the match finished 0-0, a draw that surprised the model’s 38% home-win pick. The prediction model’s call was wrong. The final score of 0-0 matched the actual result, confirming the unexpected stalemate. The model’s selection for Over 2.5 cards, with a 92.6% probability, hit, as did Over 3.5 cards at 82.4% and Under 11.5 corners at 74.5%. Over 1.5, Over 19.5 fouls, Over 21.5 fouls, and Over 23.5 fouls, all with high probabilities of 83.4%, 94.8%, 88.5% and 78.7% respectively, missed. The game’s outcome was a clear upset, leaving the model’s predictions largely off target.