Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Maccabi Kiryat Gat: prediction and stats
Liga LeumitRegular Season - 17Kick-off on December 18, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Haberfeld Stadium, Rishon LeZion
The Footlab model makes Maccabi Kiryat Gat the favourite at 45%, against 26% for a draw and 29% 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 Maccabi Kiryat Gat?
A very open match: only 75 Elo points separate Hapoel Rishon LeZion (1,721) and Maccabi Kiryat Gat (1,795).
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; Maccabi Kiryat Gat have 12, 2 and 1.
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 24, 2026 | Hapoel Rishon LeZion(home) | 1-2 | Liga Leumit |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Hapoel Acre(away) | 2-0 | Liga Leumit |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Hapoel Ramat HaSharon(home) | 1-1 | Liga Alef |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Kfar Saba 1928(away) | 4-1 | Liga Alef |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Maccabi Yavne(home) | 2-1 | Liga Alef |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 1 meetings: 1 Hapoel Rishon LeZion win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Maccabi Kiryat Gat win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Maccabi Kiryat Gat 1-2 Hapoel Rishon LeZion | Liga Leumit |
Last archived meeting: Maccabi Kiryat Gat vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion on Aug 24, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion score 1.2 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Maccabi Kiryat Gat score 2.4 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% 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 |
| Maccabi Kiryat Gat | 2.4 | 1.1 | 3 | 12/15 | 11/15 |
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 Maccabi Kiryat Gat sit 9th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hapoel Rishon LeZion | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Maccabi Kiryat Gat | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
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 Maccabi Kiryat Gat?
- The Footlab model makes Maccabi Kiryat Gat the favourite at 45%, against 26% for a draw and 29% for Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
- Where and when is Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Maccabi Kiryat Gat played?
- Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Maccabi Kiryat Gat is played on December 18, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Haberfeld Stadium, in the Liga Leumit.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 53% 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.