Match

Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Afula: prediction and stats

Liga LeumitRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 5, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Haberfeld Stadium, Rishon LeZion

Hapoel Rishon LeZionHapoel Afula

The Footlab model makes Hapoel Rishon LeZion the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Afula?

A very open match: only 32 Elo points separate Hapoel Rishon LeZion (1,721) and Hapoel Afula (1,689).

Hapoel Rishon LeZion win41 %
Draw26 %
Hapoel Afula win33 %

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; Hapoel Afula have 6, 5 and 4.

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

Hapoel Rishon LeZion
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Maccabi Kiryat Gat(away)2-1Liga Leumit
Aug 18, 2026Hapoel Kfar Saba(home)2-0Liga Leumit
Jul 18, 2026Kladno(away)0-2Friendlies Clubs
May 25, 2026Hapoel Kfar Shalem(home)2-6Liga Leumit
May 20, 2026Hapoel Ramat Gan(away)1-2Liga Leumit
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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Hapoel Rishon LeZion win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Hapoel Afula win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 2, 2026Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1-1 Hapoel AfulaLiga Leumit
Sep 1, 2025Hapoel Afula 0-3 Hapoel Rishon LeZionLiga Leumit
Feb 4, 2025Hapoel Afula 0-1 Hapoel Rishon LeZionLiga Leumit
Oct 6, 2024Hapoel Rishon LeZion 2-0 Hapoel AfulaLiga Leumit
Jul 25, 2024Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1-0 Hapoel AfulaFriendlies Clubs
Apr 26, 2024Hapoel Afula 2-0 Hapoel Rishon LeZionLiga Leumit

Last archived meeting: Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Afula on Jan 2, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hapoel Rishon LeZion score 1.2 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Hapoel Afula score 1.1 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Hapoel Rishon LeZion1.22.0110/159/15
Hapoel Afula1.11.268/156/15

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 Hapoel Afula sit 4th (6 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Hapoel Rishon LeZion2200416
4Hapoel Afula2200306

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 Hapoel Afula?
The Footlab model makes Hapoel Rishon LeZion the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Hapoel Afula.
Where and when is Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Afula played?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Afula is played on February 5, 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 55% 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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