Aug 17th features a match where Maccabi Haifa plays host to Crvena Zvezda in a clash of the Champions League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 26 degrees, which is great football weather. In Maccabi Haifa’s last match they recorded a 0-2 loss against Apollon. Ongenda struck first for Apollon in the 19th minute, then Israel Coll added another in the 27th minute In the end, Maccabi Haifa couldn’t muster any offence and Apollon ran away with the shutout win. Maccabi Haifa is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while crvena Zvezda has not played yet this season.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out.
Mirko Ivanić has been the most effective weapon for Crvena Zvezda lately. The midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches. Frantzdy Pierrot has been the most effective weapon for Maccabi Haifa lately. The attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches.