Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona: prediction and stats
Ligat Ha'alRegular Season - 3Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Teddi Malcha Stadium, Jerusalem
The Footlab model makes Ironi Kiryat Shmona the favourite at 38%, against 29% for a draw and 33% for Hapoel Katamon. 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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
A very open match: only 8 Elo points separate Hapoel Katamon (1,863) and Ironi Kiryat Shmona (1,871).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hapoel Katamon have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Ironi Kiryat Shmona have 9, 1 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Maccabi Haifa(away) | 1-0 | Toto Cup Ligat Al |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Hapoel Petah Tikva(home) | 3-1 | Toto Cup Ligat Al |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Hapoel Ramat Gan(away) | 2-2 | Toto Cup Ligat Al |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Maccabi Petah Tikva(home) | 1-0 | Toto Cup Ligat Al |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Maccabi Netanya(away) | 1-3 | Toto Cup Ligat Al |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Maccabi Petah Tikva(away) | 1-2 | Ligat Ha'al |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Hapoel Tel Aviv(home) | 1-2 | Toto Cup Ligat Al |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Hapoel Haifa(away) | 3-1 | Toto Cup Ligat Al |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Bnei Sakhnin(home) | 1-0 | Toto Cup Ligat Al |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Ironi Tiberias(away) | 1-0 | Toto Cup Ligat Al |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Hapoel Katamon win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Ironi Kiryat Shmona win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona 3-1 Hapoel Katamon | Ligat Ha'al |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Hapoel Katamon 0-1 Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Ligat Ha'al |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1-2 Hapoel Katamon | Ligat Ha'al |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Hapoel Katamon 2-0 Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Ligat Ha'al |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Hapoel Katamon 0-0 Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Ligat Ha'al |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2-0 Hapoel Katamon | Ligat Ha'al |
Last archived meeting: Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Katamon on Apr 19, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Hapoel Katamon score 0.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Ironi Kiryat Shmona score 1.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 45% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapoel Katamon | 0.9 | 1.1 | 7 | 4/15 | 4/15 |
| Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 1.7 | 1.1 | 7 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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 Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
- The Footlab model makes Ironi Kiryat Shmona the favourite at 38%, against 29% for a draw and 33% for Hapoel Katamon.
- Where and when is Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona played?
- Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona is played on September 5, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Teddi Malcha Stadium, in the Ligat Ha'al.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 45% 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.