Analysing the Tactical Battle: Maccabi Netanya vs. Hapoel Petah Tikva – A Deep Dive into Key Statistics and Expected Goals in the Israel Premier League

Maccabi Netanya's recent attacking efficiency significantly surpasses that of Hapoel Petah Tikva. Their attacking conversion rate stands at an impressive 20% (ranking 3rd in the league), while their defensive conversion rate is only 12% (ranking 12th). Maccabi Netanya also leads in key pass success rate at 35%, with a forward pass value of 0.85 (creating 0.85 scoring opportunities per 100 passes). In terms of midfield control, Maccabi Netanya boasts an average possession rate of 62% and transitions to attack 15 times, which is 4 times more than their opponent. Regarding physical data, Maccabi Netanya covers 110 kilometers per match, with 180 high-intensity sprints, exceeding their opponent's data by over 10%. Maccabi Netanya demonstrates a pressing advantage in defense, averaging 15 interceptions (ranking 2nd in the league) and 12 interceptions. However, their clearances are 15 fewer than their opponent, indicating a more efficient proactive defense. Offensively, Maccabi Netanya's xG value is 2.5 compared to Hapoel Petah Tikva's 1.8. Furthermore, Maccabi Netanya's actual goals have exceeded their xG by 15% in the last 5 matches, highlighting their strong conversion ability. The total xG for this match is 4.3. Considering both teams' high-pressing tactics, the goals are expected to be distributed and scored by multiple players. The recommendation is over 3 goals.