National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Bnei Sakhnin or Maccabi Haifa that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Bnei Sakhnin nor Maccabi Haifa as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Bnei Sakhnin form and stats
Sakhnin was eliminated in the 9th place final last season in the Toto Cup Ligat Al.Sakhnin has won so many consecutive home games (four in a row) that they struggle to remember the last time points were lost here at Doha Stadium. We remember; it was Hapoel Ramat HaSharon.
A good away victory last time out for Sakhnin, who won 2-0 against Hapoel Haifa (placed 2nd). Previous to that game, a Liga Leumit home match hosting Hapoel Ramat HaSharon in a game that was won 3-0.
There will be little rest for Bnei Sakhnin after this match as they are travelling to Ironi Kiryat Shmona for a Toto Cup Ligat Al game in only four days.
Bnei Sakhnin have prepared for this season with two friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these two matches are 0 victories, 1 draws and 1 losses. In these games, Bnei Sakhnin have scored 2 goals and conceded 3 times.
Maccabi Haifa form and stats
Last season their Toto Cup Ligat Al adventure ended in the 7th place final.Two travels in a row for Maccabi Haifa, whose manager B. Bakhar could celebrate last time after the Toto Cup Ligat Al win against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Preceding that game, the 2-2 draw paying a visit to Beitar Jerusalem.
A new game in only four days for Maccabi, the Toto Cup Ligat Al home match versus Hapoel Haifa. Busy days.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Sakhnin won four games, two matches ended with a draw and Maccabi Haifa has four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / nineBnei Sakhnin missing players
Maccabi Haifa missing players
| Bnei Sakhnin | Maccabi Haifa | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 7 | Won | W | 9 | 15 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Lost | L | 2 | 7 | ||
| 43 | 19 | Scored | S | 21 | 47 | ||
| 16 | 10 | Conceded | C | 11 | 24 | ||
| 84% | 85% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 72% | 69% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 72% | ||
| 56% | 62% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 60% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 36% | ||
| 4% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 12% | ||
| 40% | 38% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 44% | ||
| 56% | 54% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 40% | ||
| 20% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 20% | ||
| 5.4 | 5.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.8 | 5.6 | ||
| 4.1 | 3.9 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.6 | 3 | ||
| 1.9 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1.9 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 276 | 153 | Total Shots | T S | 135 | 299 | ||
| 103 | 52 | Shots on Target | S O | 71 | 137 | ||
| 41% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 30% | 34% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bnei Sakhnin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Hapoel Haifa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Maccabi Haifa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |