Beitar Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction & Betting Tips (16 February)

Beitar Jerusalem welcome Maccabi Tel Aviv to Teddy Stadium in what feels like a statement game in the Ligat ha'Al title race. Beitar have quietly built momentum over the past two months, climbing the table with a mix of resilience and late-game character. Their recent league run includes a 2–2 draw against Hapoel Haifa, a gritty 1–1 at Ashdod, and important wins over Hapoel Petah Tikva, Maccabi Bnei Raina, and Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona. With the home crowd behind them and confidence growing, this fixture offers Beitar a chance to prove they can go toe to toe with traditional powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv at a crucial point in the season.

On the other side, Maccabi Tel Aviv arrive in Jerusalem with a more turbulent recent story, but still very much in the championship conversation. Over the last couple of months they have mixed strong wins with frustrating setbacks: a convincing 4–1 victory away at Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona and a 3–1 success against Hapoel Jerusalem have been offset by defeats to Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa. Their narrow 1–0 home win over Bnei Sakhnin showed they can still grind out results when needed. With expectations always sky-high around the club, this trip to face Beitar Jerusalem feels like a test of mentality as much as quality.

Recent news around both squads adds extra layers to this clash. Beitar’s camp has been buoyed by their steady league form and the sense that they are becoming harder to beat, especially at home, where the atmosphere has been intense in recent weeks. Maccabi Tel Aviv, meanwhile, have had to manage the physical load of a busy schedule, including high-profile fixtures and cup commitments, while also dealing with injury concerns such as long-term absences that have forced tactical tweaks. Their upcoming and recent fixtures, including the domestic meeting with Maccabi Bnei Raina and the earlier clash against Bologna referenced in Beitar Jerusalem previews, underline how demanding this period has been for the visitors.

From a tactical perspective, this match sets up as a fascinating contrast between Beitar’s increasingly balanced approach and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s high-tempo attacking style. Beitar will look to build on their recent home performances, using quick transitions and set pieces to trouble the visitors, while Maccabi are likely to push the tempo and rely on their wide players and creative midfielders to open spaces. Both sides have shown a tendency to concede as well as score in recent weeks, which points toward an open contest rather than a cagey one. With that in mind, and considering the attacking talent on both rosters, a tightly fought draw feels plausible, and our prediction leans toward a 2 : 2 correct score between these long-standing rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv<