Our Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula Prediction: 2-1
Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula in the Israel Leumit Liga is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 2, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula 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 Rishon Lezion's Last Match – Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Rishon Lezion
Hapoel Rishon Lezion will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Israel Leumit Liga draw against Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv on December 19. In that match, Hapoel Rishon Lezion saw 58% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv | 42% | 0 (2) | - | 42 |
 Hapoel Rishon Lezion | 58% | 0 (2) | - | 39 |
Hapoel Afula's Last Match – Hapoel Afula vs Maccabi Herzliya
Hapoel Afula will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Israel Leumit Liga win against Maccabi Herzliya on December 19. In that match, Hapoel Afula recorded 41% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapoel Afula | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 43 |
 Maccabi Herzliya | 59% | 0 (2) | - | 83 |
Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula Stats
Key Stats
| Hapoel Rishon Lezion | Hapoel Afula | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.07 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hapoel Rishon Lezion are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Hapoel Afula average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Hapoel Rishon Lezion 15-13
Hapoel Afula 14-15
What are the odds for this match?
Hapoel Rishon Lezion to win: @1.6
Draw: @3.4
Hapoel Afula to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95