Our Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction: 1-2
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israel Premier League is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv 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 Beer Sheva vs Hapoel Kiryat Shmona
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-3 Israel Premier League defeat against Hapoel Beer Sheva on January 24. In that match, Hapoel Kiryat Shmona had 42% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapoel Beer Sheva | 58% | 0 (5) | - | 58 |
 Hapoel Kiryat Shmona | 42% | 0 (7) | - | 29 |
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Last Match – Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Bologna
Maccabi Tel Aviv will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 UEFA Europa League loss to Bologna on January 29. In that match, Maccabi Tel Aviv saw 40% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maccabi Tel Aviv | 40% | 5 (1) | 0.59 | 12 |
 Bologna | 60% | 17 (10) | 2.76 | 56 |
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Stats
Key Stats
| Hapoel Kiryat Shmona | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.64 | Attacking Strength | 1.42 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Maccabi Tel Aviv average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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