Where and when is Hapoel Mahane Yehuda vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi played?

Hapoel Mahane Yehuda vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi is played on January 8, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Moshava Training Field, in the Liga Alef.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 49% 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

Hapoel Mahane Yehuda vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi: prediction and stats

Liga AlefSouth - 18Kick-off on January 8, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Moshava Training Field, Pétaḥ-Tiqva (Petach-Tikva)

Hapoel Mahane Yehuda

Maccabi Kiryat Malachi

The Footlab model makes Maccabi Kiryat Malachi the favourite at 37%, against 28% for a draw and 35% for Hapoel Mahane Yehuda. 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 Hapoel Mahane Yehuda vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi?

A very open match: only 83 Elo points separate Hapoel Mahane Yehuda (1,562) and Maccabi Kiryat Malachi (1,645).

Hapoel Mahane Yehuda win35 %

Draw28 %

Maccabi Kiryat Malachi win37 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hapoel Mahane Yehuda have 7 wins, 0 draws and 8 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.

Hapoel Mahane Yehuda
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Jan 5, 2025	Hapoel Hod HaSharon(away)	1-5	State Cup
Nov 11, 2024	Agudat Sport Ashdod(away)	0-1	State Cup
Oct 8, 2024	Hapoel Kiryat Ono(away)	2-1	State Cup
Sep 24, 2024	Maccabi Giv'at Shmuel(home)	3-1	State Cup
Sep 6, 2024	Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla(away)	4-2	State Cup

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

How many goals should we expect?

Hapoel Mahane Yehuda score 1.7 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Maccabi Kiryat Malachi score 1.1 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Hapoel Mahane Yehuda	1.7	1.9	2	8/15	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?

2025-26 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
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 Hapoel Mahane Yehuda vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi?: The Footlab model makes Maccabi Kiryat Malachi the favourite at 37%, against 28% for a draw and 35% for Hapoel Mahane Yehuda.
Where and when is Hapoel Mahane Yehuda vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi played?: Hapoel Mahane Yehuda vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi is played on January 8, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Moshava Training Field, in the Liga Alef.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 49% 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.