In the semi-final match of the Israeli Cup, Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv will meet. Who will reach the final?
Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Haifa played all the matches in the current Israeli Cup at their own stadium, but it can't be said that it helped them much. At the stages 1/16 and 1/8, the wins were minimal - 2:1 were beaten by "Hapoel" Umm al-Fahm and Maccabi Petah Tikva, and in the quarterfinals came the first major victory-4: 1 in the confrontation with Hapoel Afula.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
The opposite situation is for Maccabi Tel Aviv, which has not yet played at its home stadium in the current national Cup draw. He started with a victory over "Hapoel" from Beersheba (1-0), then coped with "Hapoel" Haifa (3-2), and in 1/4 defeated "Ashdod" (1-0). At the end of the season, Maccabi Tel Aviv began to act very weakly, not winning four matches. The gap to the leading Maccabi Haifa is four points, so the Israel Cup is the only tournament that Maccabi Tel Aviv can win.
Statistics and figures:
- Maccabi Haifa is preparing to host a fourth consecutive home game in the current Cup of the country;
- Maccabi Tel Aviv have not played at home in the current Cup draw yet;
- Maccabi Haifa can't beat Maccabi Tel Aviv for 13 games in a row.
Forecast
The opponents are equal and often exchange goals in face-to-face matches. I don't think that this year will be an exception, because the final of the tournament is at stake, so both clubs will play at the maximum of their capabilities and with an emphasis on attack.
