AI Predicts Maccabi Tel Aviv to Win Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season

As the Israeli Premier League 2026/27 season approaches, three leading AI models, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, have provided their forecasts for the upcoming football season. Each was asked to predict the champion, top scorer, standout and disappointing teams, and the final league table.

ChatGPT predicts Maccabi Tel Aviv will clinch the title after a tight race with defending champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva, despite Be'er Sheva losing key player Kings Kangwa. ChatGPT highlights Maccabi's squad depth and continuity as advantages. Gemini favors Hapoel Be'er Sheva due to their strong defense and attack from the previous season and stable core under coach Ran Kojuch. Claude also leans toward Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing their squad depth, European experience, and budget, but acknowledges a three-way race including Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Maccabi Haifa.

For the top scorer, all three AIs consider Beitar Jerusalem's Shon Weissman the leading candidate, supported by teammates Jordan Shua and Omer Atzili. Other contenders include Maccabi Tel Aviv's Dor Peretz and Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Igor Zlatanovic. Claude notes that consistency and playing time are crucial for this title.

Regarding surprise teams, ChatGPT expects Hapoel Haifa to exceed expectations and secure a playoff spot, while Gemini predicts Hapoel Tel Aviv will make the biggest leap with a strengthened squad valued at around 17.7 million euros. Claude suggests Maccabi Petah Tikva could surprise by finishing higher than typical newly promoted teams.

On the flip side, ChatGPT sees Maccabi Haifa as a relative disappointment due to extensive squad changes, likely finishing fifth. Gemini and Claude both point to Maccabi Netanya as a team likely to underperform given recent instability and lack of significant reinforcements.

The AI models also provided their predicted final league tables, with all placing Maccabi Tel Aviv as champions and Hapoel Ramat Gan and Ironi Tiberias as relegated teams. The forecasts reflect a competitive season with a close title race and several teams poised for notable performances or struggles.