Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Afula Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – September 21

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

D L W L W

2nd place in League

4 - 0

21/09/2023 16:30

Hapoel Afula

L L L W L

15th place in League

Israel Leumit League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Afula on September 21, 2023 (kick-off: 16:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Afula preview before placing for you.

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona are currently 2nd with 60 points after 30 matches.
Hapoel Afula sit 15th with 24 points from 30 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Hapoel Kiryat Shmona, who have won 3 of the last 4 meetings. Hapoel Afula have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 21/09/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv	61	30	19	4	7	57	36	21
02 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona	60	30	19	3	8	50	19	31
03 Ironi Tiberias	54	30	14	12	4	46	28	18
04 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa	50	30	14	8	8	58	40	18
05 Hapoel Natzrat Illit	47	30	13	8	9	46	34	12
06 Ironi Nir Ramat HaSharon	45	30	12	9	9	55	48	7
07 Hapoel Umm Al Fahm	42	30	10	12	8	38	34	4
08 Maccabi Herzliya	42	30	11	9	10	34	41	-7
09 Hapoel Acre FC	41	30	10	11	9	41	40	1
10 Kafr Qasim	37	30	9	10	11	31	39	-8
11 Hapoel Rishon Lezion	35	30	9	8	13	27	39	-12
12 Hapoel Ramat Gan	34	30	8	10	12	36	35	1
13 Sectzya Nes Ziona	34	30	9	7	14	38	53	-15
14 Hapoel Kfar Saba	31	30	7	10	13	28	40	-12
15 Hapoel Afula	24	30	5	9	16	33	53	-20
16 Ihud Bnei Shefaram	16	30	4	4	22	27	66	-39

Promotion Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona	76	7	5	1	1	16	4	12
02 Ironi Tiberias	72	7	6	0	1	16	6	10
03 Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv	72	7	3	2	2	14	9	5
04 Hapoel Natzrat Illit	63	7	5	1	1	16	5	11
05 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa	51	7	0	1	6	10	22	-12
06 Ironi Nir Ramat HaSharon	50	7	1	2	4	9	16	-7
07 Maccabi Herzliya	50	7	2	2	3	9	20	-11
08 Hapoel Umm Al Fahm	46	7	1	1	5	9	17	-8

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hapoel Acre FC	50	7	2	3	2	13	9	4
02 Kafr Qasim	47	7	3	1	3	13	11	2
03 Hapoel Ramat Gan	44	7	3	1	3	11	8	3
04 Hapoel Afula	43	7	6	1	0	11	1	10
05 Hapoel Rishon Lezion	43	7	2	2	3	10	9	1
06 Hapoel Kfar Saba	42	7	3	2	2	8	7	1
07 Sectzya Nes Ziona	40	7	1	3	3	6	10	-4
08 Ihud Bnei Shefaram	20	7	1	1	5	10	27	-17

Head To Head

16/01/2018 18:00

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

3 - 0

Hapoel Afula

ISR CUP

08/07/2014 14:30

Hapoel Afula

1 - 1

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

INT CF

12/07/2013 07:00

Hapoel Afula

1 - 3

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

INT CF

05/01/2010 11:30

Hapoel Afula

0 - 3

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

ISR CUP

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

75%

Draw

25%

Hapoel Afula

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Last 6 matches

14/09/2023 16:30

Hapoel Rishon Lezion 0 - 2 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona ISR D2

11/09/2023 15:59

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona 1 - 0 Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv ISR D2

31/08/2023 16:30

Ironi Nir Ramat HaSharon 2 - 1 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona ISR D2

24/08/2023 16:30

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona 1 - 0 Hapoel Acre FC ISR D2

17/08/2023 15:59

Hapoel Umm Al Fahm 0 - 3 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona ILC

10/08/2023 16:30

Hapoel Natzrat Illit 0 - 0 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona ISR LLTTC

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Hapoel Afula

18/09/2023 15:59

Hapoel Afula 1 - 1 Kafr Qasim ISR D2

07/09/2023 16:30

Hapoel Kfar Saba 0 - 2 Hapoel Afula ISR D2

31/08/2023 16:30

Hapoel Afula 1 - 3 Ihud Bnei Shefaram ISR D2

24/08/2023 16:30

Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa 5 - 1 Hapoel Afula ISR D2

17/08/2023 15:59

Hapoel Afula 1 - 1 Ihud Bnei Shefaram ILC

10/08/2023 16:30

Hapoel Afula 1 - 1 Ironi Tiberias ISR LLTTC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Israel Leumit League

Played games

Goals

Scored

329

Avg. per game

1.32

Conceded

303

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored

299

Avg. per game

1.15

Conceded

385

Avg. per game

1.48

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 249 matches

YesNo

182 (73%)67 (27%)

In last 249 matches

NoYes

182 (70%)78 (30%)

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

Recent matches

Hapoel Afula

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

Hapoel Afula

Shots

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

Total shots

10.59 avg / game

Blocked

99 total

Avg. 2.83

Hapoel Afula

Total shots

8.55 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Pass Hapoel Afula

Total passes

21795

Avg. 346 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

249

Played games

Hapoel Afula

260

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.26

4.22

1050

Corners

1009

3.88

2.73

681

Throw-ins

0.00

0.46

114

Offsides

0.12

2.14

532

GK saves

0.00

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona

DISCIPLINARY

Hapoel Afula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.36

588

527

2.03

0.10

0.12

3.84

956

Fouls

153

0.59

3.01

750

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Afula Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Afula on 21 September 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Israel Leumit League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Afula Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hapoel Kiryat Shmona's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Hapoel Afula's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Israel Leumit League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Israel Leumit League standings and the Israel Leumit League form table to understand exactly where Hapoel Kiryat Shmona and Hapoel Afula sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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