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 model gives a 57% 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 Shimshon Tel Aviv: prediction and stats

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

FC Jerusalem

Shimshon Tel Aviv

The Footlab model makes FC Jerusalem the favourite at 45%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for Shimshon Tel Aviv. 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 26, 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 59 Elo points separate FC Jerusalem (1,735) and Shimshon Tel Aviv (1,676).

FC Jerusalem win45 %

Draw25 %

Shimshon Tel Aviv win30 %

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 7, 4 and 4.

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

Shimshon Tel Aviv
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Feb 26, 2026	Hapoel Ramat HaSharon(home)	4-2	Liga Alef
Feb 19, 2026	Kfar Saba 1928(home)	0-0	Liga Alef
Feb 12, 2026	Maccabi Yavne(away)	1-2	Liga Alef
Feb 5, 2026	Holon Yermiyahu(home)	2-0	Liga Alef
Jan 31, 2026	Maccabi Kiryat Gat(home)	1-3	Liga Alef

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 3 meetings: 0 FC Jerusalem win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Shimshon Tel Aviv win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Nov 27, 2025	Shimshon Tel Aviv 1-0 FC Jerusalem	Liga Alef
Apr 8, 2025	Shimshon Tel Aviv 1-0 FC Jerusalem	Liga Alef
Dec 13, 2024	FC Jerusalem 1-1 Shimshon Tel Aviv	Liga Alef

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

How many goals should we expect?

FC Jerusalem score 2.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Shimshon Tel Aviv score 1.3 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% 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
Shimshon Tel Aviv	1.3	1.0	6	7/15	5/15

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
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	FC Jerusalem	22	11	4	7	45	29	37
7	Shimshon Tel Aviv	22	8	6	8	28	28	30

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 Shimshon Tel Aviv?: The Footlab model makes FC Jerusalem the favourite at 45%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for Shimshon Tel Aviv.
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 model gives a 57% 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.