Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Bnei Yehuda: prediction and stats
Liga LeumitRegular Season - 19Kick-off on January 8, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Haberfeld Stadium, Rishon LeZion
The Footlab model makes Bnei Yehuda the favourite at 50%, against 25% for a draw and 25% for Hapoel Rishon LeZion. 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 Rishon LeZion vs Bnei Yehuda?
Bnei Yehuda starts as the favourite with a 131-point Elo edge (1,852 vs 1,721).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hapoel Rishon LeZion have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Bnei Yehuda have 7, 6 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Maccabi Kiryat Gat(away) | 2-1 | Liga Leumit |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Hapoel Kfar Saba(home) | 2-0 | Liga Leumit |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Kladno(away) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 25, 2026 | Hapoel Kfar Shalem(home) | 2-6 | Liga Leumit |
| May 20, 2026 | Hapoel Ramat Gan(away) | 1-2 | Liga Leumit |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Hapoel Kfar Shalem(home) | 3-1 | Liga Leumit |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Maccabi Bnei Raina(away) | 4-1 | Liga Leumit |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Hapoel Petah Tikva(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 25, 2026 | Maccabi Herzliya(home) | 1-1 | Liga Leumit |
| May 20, 2026 | Maccabi Petah Tikva(away) | 2-2 | Liga Leumit |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Hapoel Rishon LeZion win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 Bnei Yehuda win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Bnei Yehuda 2-2 Hapoel Rishon LeZion | Liga Leumit |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Bnei Yehuda 1-1 Hapoel Rishon LeZion | Liga Leumit |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Hapoel Rishon LeZion 0-0 Bnei Yehuda | Liga Leumit |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Bnei Yehuda 2-4 Hapoel Rishon LeZion | Liga Leumit |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1-2 Bnei Yehuda | Liga Leumit |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Bnei Yehuda 1-0 Hapoel Rishon LeZion | Liga Leumit |
Last archived meeting: Bnei Yehuda vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion on May 1, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion score 1.2 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Bnei Yehuda score 1.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapoel Rishon LeZion | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Bnei Yehuda | 1.7 | 1.1 | 4 | 11/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion sit 3rd in Liga Leumit (6 points from 2 matches) and Bnei Yehuda sit 1st (6 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bnei Yehuda | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Hapoel Rishon LeZion | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
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 Rishon LeZion vs Bnei Yehuda?
- The Footlab model makes Bnei Yehuda the favourite at 50%, against 25% for a draw and 25% for Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
- Where and when is Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Bnei Yehuda played?
- Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Bnei Yehuda is played on January 8, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Haberfeld Stadium, in the Liga Leumit.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 56% 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.