Our Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem Prediction: 1-2
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem in the Israel League Cup is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 14, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona's Last Match – Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Israel Premier League loss against Beitar Jerusalem on January 4. In that match, Hapoel Kiryat Shmona had 38% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona | 38% | 0 (3) | - | 46 |
Beitar Jerusalem | 62% | 0 (8) | - | 55 |
Beitar Jerusalem's Last Match – Beitar Jerusalem vs Maccabi Bnei Raina
Beitar Jerusalem must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Israel Premier League victory over Maccabi Bnei Raina in their last outing. In that match, Beitar Jerusalem recorded 55% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beitar Jerusalem | 55% | 0 (5) | - | 47 |
Maccabi Bnei Raina | 45% | 0 (2) | - | 33 |
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem Stats
Key Stats
| Hapoel Kiryat Shmona | Beitar Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.53 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 2.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 9/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Beitar Jerusalem average 2.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.



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