Hapoel Tel Aviv are going through a rough patch right now. They have lost their last three matches, and two of those defeats were heavy, with the team conceding several goals. They did manage a scoreless draw just before that poor run, but overall they look like a team struggling to find their footing and keep opponents out.

Maccabi Netanya come into this game in much better shape. They have won two of their last five, including a strong away win, and they have also picked up a couple of draws. Recent meetings between these two teams have often produced goals, with several of those games ending two-nil either way. Given Netanya's better recent results and Hapoel's difficulties, the away side looks more likely to come out on top, though a draw is also possible if Hapoel can steady themselves at home.