7M Exclusive - Maccabi Haifa VS Apollon Limassol FC Preview

Posted Wednesday, August 03, 2022 by 7M Sport

Maccabi Haifa played in the Champions League last season for the first time in 10 years, but were eliminated by FC Kairat Almaty in the first round. Haziza, the Israeli international, has one goal and one assist in two Champions League games this season, compared to nine goals and five assists last term.

Maccabi Haifa eliminated Greek giants Olympiakos Piraeus 4-0 on away field in the second leg of their last qualifying round, with new signing Pierrot scoring two goals in a single game. Maccabi Haifa failed to win their first two home games of the new season, including a penalty shootout defeat to Hapoel Beer Sheva in the Israel Super Cup and a 1-1 draw with Olympiakos Piraeus in the Champions League qualifiers.

On the other hand, Apollon Limassol FC won the Cyprus league last season for the first time since 2014/2015 season and played in the Champions League qualifiers for the 2nd time in their history, having been eliminated in the first round in the 2006/2007 season.

Cyprus international Pittas is the team's leading scorer with 11 goals in 30 matches in all competitions. The league has not yet start, and Apollon Limassol FC suffered a 0-1 defeat to Serie A team Torino in their last friendly.

The AH line is -1.0 for the home side, which is in favor of Maccabi Haifa.

So we are backing Maccabi Haifa to win this match.