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FC Jerusalem vs Shimshon Tel Aviv: prediction and stats

Liga AlefSouth - 17Kick-off on January 2, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Har Huma synthetic, Jerusalem

FC JerusalemShimshon Tel Aviv

The Footlab AI model makes Shimshon Tel Aviv the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for FC Jerusalem. The most likely score is 1-1. If Shimshon Tel Aviv wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.7% of the 3,754 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 28, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FC Jerusalem vs Shimshon Tel Aviv?

A very open match: only 22 Elo points separate FC Jerusalem (1,672) and Shimshon Tel Aviv (1,694).

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FC Jerusalem winDrawShimshon Tel Aviv win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for FC Jerusalem vs Shimshon Tel Aviv

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

FC Jerusalem

Not enough data to predict the FC Jerusalem lineup.

Shimshon Tel Aviv

Not enough data to predict the Shimshon Tel Aviv lineup.

Computed on October 28, 2026 at 04:54 PM (UTC).

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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; Shimshon Tel Aviv have 8, 3 and 4.

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

FC Jerusalem
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 23, 2026Hapoel Sderot(home)0-5Liga Alef
Oct 19, 2026Hapoel Mahane Yehuda(away)2-4Liga Alef
Oct 9, 2026Maccabi Kiryat Malachi(home)0-1Liga Alef
Sep 30, 2026Tzeirey Tira(away)2-0Liga Alef
Sep 24, 2026Maccabi Yavne(home)1-1Liga Alef
Shimshon Tel Aviv
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 23, 2026Nordia Jerusalem(home)3-0Liga Alef
Oct 18, 2026Maccabi Ashdod(away)1-0Liga Alef
Oct 9, 2026Kfar Saba 1928(home)3-0Liga Alef
Sep 30, 2026Hapoel Ramat HaSharon(home)1-2Liga Alef
Sep 23, 2026Hapoel Marmorek(away)2-1Liga Alef

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 3 meetings: 0 FC Jerusalem wins, 1 draw, 2 Shimshon Tel Aviv wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Nov 27, 2025Shimshon Tel Aviv 1-0 FC JerusalemLiga Alef
Apr 8, 2025Shimshon Tel Aviv 1-0 FC JerusalemLiga Alef
Dec 13, 2024FC Jerusalem 1-1 Shimshon Tel AvivLiga Alef

Last archived meeting: Shimshon Tel Aviv vs FC Jerusalem on Nov 27, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

FC Jerusalem score 2.0 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Shimshon Tel Aviv score 1.7 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
FC Jerusalem2.01.6211/1511/15
Shimshon Tel Aviv1.71.068/159/15

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 Shimshon Tel Aviv sit 7th (30 points from 22 matches).

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2FC Jerusalem221147452937
7Shimshon Tel Aviv22868282830

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. 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 Shimshon Tel Aviv?
The Footlab AI model makes Shimshon Tel Aviv the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for FC Jerusalem.
Where and when is FC Jerusalem vs Shimshon Tel Aviv played?
FC Jerusalem vs Shimshon Tel Aviv is played on January 2, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Har Huma synthetic, in the Liga Alef.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 55% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 53.7% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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