Maccabi Haifa vs Hamrun Prediction & Tips
M Haifa and Hamrun play at Sammy Ofer Stadium, in a UEFA Champions League 2nd leg (1st Qualifying Round) match, after Maccabi Haifa won away (0-4) in the first leg. The home factor could play an important role in this match, as M Haifa have significant differences in home and away results.
This is a stronger team when they play in their stadium, as in the last 30 games they record 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their stadium. o M Haifa won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 games played at home for all competitions. The team has allowed goals to its opponent in 7 of the last 10 games, so its defense needs to improve, but its attack has scored regularly, as it has managed to score in 9 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, they have managed to turn the score around in 3 of the 4 games in which they conceded the first goal.
Maccabi Haifa comes into this match with a 0-4 win over Hamrun Spartans in the 1st leg of the 1st knockout round of the Champions League: the team’s goals were scored by Frantzdy Pierrot (2), Anan Khalaili and Dean David. Now, in this home game, coach Messay Dego will have to opt for the usual strategy, favoring the maintenance of possession and attacks supported by the runners. Frantzdy Pierrot is one of the most important players in the home team, being very powerful and competent when it comes to finishing. Sun Menahem is out of this game due to physical problems.
This is a team that maintains its performance when playing away from its stadium, as in the last 30 games it has recorded 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in its stadium. In their last 10 away games in all competitions, Hamrun have won 8, drawn 1 and lost 1. Their attack has scored regularly, as they have managed to score in 7 of their last 10 games. In their away games there tends to be few goals, as 16 of their last 35 have ended with less than 1.5 goals.
Hamrun Spartans come into this game on the back of a heavy 0-4 defeat at Maccabi Haifa in the first leg of their Champions League qualifying campaign. Coach Luciano Zauri is likely to opt for a very cautious strategy, exploiting only the space at the back of the opponent. Jonny is one of the great highlights of the visiting team, being very fast and strong when it comes to finishing. All players are available for this match.
Maccabi Haifa – Hamrun FREE TIPS
OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 1.55
