Where and when is FC Jerusalem vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi played?

FC Jerusalem vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi is played on October 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Har Huma synthetic, in the Liga Alef.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 56% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

FC Jerusalem vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi: prediction and stats

Liga AlefSouth - 6Kick-off on October 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Har Huma synthetic, Jerusalem

FC Jerusalem

Maccabi Kiryat Malachi

The Footlab model makes FC Jerusalem the favourite at 49%, against 25% for a draw and 26% for Maccabi Kiryat Malachi. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FC Jerusalem vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi?

A very open match: only 90 Elo points separate FC Jerusalem (1,753) and Maccabi Kiryat Malachi (1,663).

FC Jerusalem win49 %

Draw25 %

Maccabi Kiryat Malachi win26 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Jerusalem have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Maccabi Kiryat Malachi have 5, 5 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

FC Jerusalem
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Feb 27, 2026	Dimona(home)	4-1	Liga Alef
Feb 20, 2026	Nordia Jerusalem(away)	2-1	Liga Alef
Feb 13, 2026	Maccabi Ashdod(home)	3-3	Liga Alef
Feb 6, 2026	Hapoel Herzliya(away)	5-1	Liga Alef
Jan 30, 2026	Maccabi Kiryat Malachi(home)	1-2	Liga Alef

Maccabi Kiryat Malachi
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Feb 27, 2026	Holon Yermiyahu(away)	0-0	Liga Alef
Feb 20, 2026	Beitar Yavne(home)	1-0	Liga Alef
Feb 13, 2026	Hapoel Marmorek(away)	1-1	Liga Alef
Feb 6, 2026	Hapoel Azor(home)	1-0	Liga Alef
Jan 30, 2026	FC Jerusalem(away)	2-1	Liga Alef

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 1 FC Jerusalem win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Maccabi Kiryat Malachi win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Jan 30, 2026	FC Jerusalem 1-2 Maccabi Kiryat Malachi	Liga Alef
Sep 19, 2025	Maccabi Kiryat Malachi 2-1 FC Jerusalem	Liga Alef
Feb 21, 2025	Maccabi Kiryat Malachi 0-1 FC Jerusalem	Liga Alef
Oct 22, 2024	FC Jerusalem 0-0 Maccabi Kiryat Malachi	Liga Alef
Sep 2, 2022	Maccabi Kiryat Malachi 3-0 FC Jerusalem	State Cup

Last archived meeting: FC Jerusalem vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi on Jan 30, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

FC Jerusalem score 2.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Maccabi Kiryat Malachi score 1.1 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
FC Jerusalem	2.1	1.3	3	9/15	10/15
Maccabi Kiryat Malachi	1.1	1.4	3	9/15	7/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FC Jerusalem sit 2nd in Liga Alef (37 points from 22 matches) and Maccabi Kiryat Malachi sit 5th (35 points from 22 matches).

2025-26 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	FC Jerusalem	22	11	4	7	45	29	37
5	Maccabi Kiryat Malachi	22	10	5	7	27	27	35

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for FC Jerusalem vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi?: The Footlab model makes FC Jerusalem the favourite at 49%, against 25% for a draw and 26% for Maccabi Kiryat Malachi.
Where and when is FC Jerusalem vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi played?: FC Jerusalem vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi is played on October 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Har Huma synthetic, in the Liga Alef.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 56% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.