Our Maccabi Netanya vs Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Prediction: 1-0
Maccabi Netanya vs Hapoel Kiryat Shmona in the Israel League Cup is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. Hapoel Kiryat Shmona will put up a fight, but Hapoel Kiryat Shmona’s quality should prevail in a tight 1-0 home win.
This Maccabi Netanya vs Hapoel Kiryat Shmona 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
Maccabi Netanya's Last Match – Hapoel Jerusalem FC vs Maccabi Netanya
After suffering a 0-4 Israel League Cup loss to Hapoel Jerusalem FC, Maccabi Netanya must win to get back on track. In that match, Maccabi Netanya recorded 52% possession and 0 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapoel Jerusalem FC | 48% | 0 (5) | - | 42 |
 Maccabi Netanya | 52% | 0 (0) | - | 57 |
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona's Last Match – Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Ironi Tiberias
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Israel League Cup victory over Ironi Tiberias on August 10. In that match, Hapoel Kiryat Shmona saw 64% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona | 64% | 0 (6) | - | 105 |
 Ironi Tiberias | 36% | 0 (2) | - | 50 |
Maccabi Netanya vs Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Stats
Key Stats
| Maccabi Netanya | Hapoel Kiryat Shmona | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | Attacking Strength | 0.56 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 0.51 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Maccabi Netanya are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Hapoel Kiryat Shmona average 0.6 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.