Maccabi Haifa has made a solid start to the championship, sitting high in the table and remaining undefeated after two rounds. The team has a strong attacking potential, as evidenced by 4 goals scored in two matches, while their defense looks solid, not conceding a single goal. The home stadium is traditionally their fortress.
Ashdod has shown inconsistent results, winning one victory and suffering one defeat. The team scored 3 goals, but also conceded 3, which indicates problems in the defensive line. In away matches, they historically have difficulties against top clubs.
Head-to-head meetings between these teams often end in favor of Maccabi Haifa. Given the home status, better form and higher-quality squad of the hosts, a confident victory for the favorite is likely.