Match

Hapoel Afula vs Kiryat Yam SC: prediction and stats

Liga LeumitRegular Season - 30Kick-off on March 19, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Afula Illit Stadium, Afula

Hapoel AfulaKiryat Yam SC

The Footlab model makes Kiryat Yam SC the favourite at 51%, against 26% for a draw and 24% for Hapoel Afula. 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 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hapoel Afula vs Kiryat Yam SC?

Kiryat Yam SC starts as the favourite with a 118-point Elo edge (1,806 vs 1,689).

Hapoel Afula win24 %
Draw26 %
Kiryat Yam SC win51 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hapoel Afula have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Kiryat Yam SC have 5, 4 and 6.

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

Hapoel Afula
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Maccabi Ahi Nazareth(away)1-0Liga Leumit
Aug 18, 2026Ashdod(home)2-0Liga Leumit
Jul 18, 2026Dobrudzha(home)3-2Friendlies Clubs
May 25, 2026Kafr Qasim(home)2-0Liga Leumit
May 19, 2026Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa(away)1-4Liga Leumit
Kiryat Yam SC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Maccabi Bnei Raina(home)0-1Liga Leumit
Aug 18, 2026Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa(away)6-2Liga Leumit
May 25, 2026Maccabi Petah Tikva(home)0-0Liga Leumit
May 20, 2026Hapoel Kfar Shalem(away)1-2Liga Leumit
May 15, 2026Bnei Yehuda(away)0-2Liga Leumit

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 2 Hapoel Afula win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Kiryat Yam SC win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 17, 2026Kiryat Yam SC 1-2 Hapoel AfulaLiga Leumit
Dec 15, 2025Hapoel Afula 2-0 Kiryat Yam SCLiga Leumit

Last archived meeting: Kiryat Yam SC vs Hapoel Afula on Apr 17, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hapoel Afula score 1.1 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Kiryat Yam SC score 1.4 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 51% probability of over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Hapoel Afula1.11.268/156/15
Kiryat Yam SC1.41.147/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hapoel Afula sit 4th in Liga Leumit (6 points from 2 matches) and Kiryat Yam SC sit 5th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Hapoel Afula2200306
5Kiryat Yam SC2101633

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 Hapoel Afula vs Kiryat Yam SC?
The Footlab model makes Kiryat Yam SC the favourite at 51%, against 26% for a draw and 24% for Hapoel Afula.
Where and when is Hapoel Afula vs Kiryat Yam SC played?
Hapoel Afula vs Kiryat Yam SC is played on March 19, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Afula Illit Stadium, in the Liga Leumit.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 51% 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.

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