Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction & Betting Tips (24 January)

Maccabi Tel Aviv have not made the start that they would have been hoping for after finally ending their long absence from the Toto Cup, failing to pick up a win or score a goal in their first three matches. Given that Maccabi Haifa have triumphed nine times in their previous 13 home games at this level, they will fancy their chances of winning this local derby.

Over 2.5 goals has been the order of the day in 12 of the last 15 Maccabi Tel Aviv away matches in the Toto Cup, as well as in each of their previous seven games at this level overall. Given that 11 of the last 14 Maccabi Haifa home fixtures in the top-flight have followed suit, a sixth consecutive meeting between the sides containing over 2.5 goals appears likely.

Since Slaven Bilic picked up the managerial reins, entertainment levels at The Hawthorns have gone through the roof, with all nine of Maccabi Haifa's Toto Cup home games this season producing goals at both ends. Given that five consecutive Maccabi Tel Aviv away matches at this level have followed the same pattern, a repeat performance is expected here.