Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem: prediction and stats
Liga LeumitRegular Season - 20Kick-off on January 15, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Ilut Stadium, Ilut
The Footlab model makes Hapoel Kfar Shalem the favourite at 38%, against 27% for a draw and 35% for Maccabi Ahi Nazareth. 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 Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
A very open match: only 25 Elo points separate Maccabi Ahi Nazareth (1,738) and Hapoel Kfar Shalem (1,763).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Maccabi Ahi Nazareth have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Hapoel Kfar Shalem have 8, 1 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Hapoel Afula(home) | 0-1 | Liga Leumit |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Hapoel Ra'anana(away) | 0-2 | Liga Leumit |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Ironi Baka El Garbiya(away) | 3-0 | Liga Alef |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Hapoel Migdal HaEmek(home) | 4-2 | Liga Alef |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Hapoel Ironi Arraba(away) | 2-2 | Liga Alef |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Bnei Yehuda(away) | 1-3 | Liga Leumit |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Kafr Qasim(home) | 2-0 | Liga Leumit |
| May 25, 2026 | Hapoel Rishon LeZion(away) | 6-2 | Liga Leumit |
| May 20, 2026 | Kiryat Yam SC(home) | 2-1 | Liga Leumit |
| May 15, 2026 | Hapoel Ramat Gan(away) | 1-2 | Liga Leumit |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Maccabi Ahi Nazareth win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Hapoel Kfar Shalem win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 0-2 Hapoel Kfar Shalem | Liga Leumit |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Hapoel Kfar Shalem 2-2 Maccabi Ahi Nazareth | Liga Leumit |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 3-0 Hapoel Kfar Shalem | Liga Leumit |
Last archived meeting: Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem on May 7, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth score 1.8 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Hapoel Kfar Shalem score 2.2 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maccabi Ahi Nazareth | 1.8 | 1.5 | 3 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Hapoel Kfar Shalem | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2 | 12/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth sit 13th in Liga Leumit (0 points from 2 matches) and Hapoel Kfar Shalem sit 10th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hapoel Kfar Shalem | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 13 | Maccabi Ahi Nazareth | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
- The Footlab model makes Hapoel Kfar Shalem the favourite at 38%, against 27% for a draw and 35% for Maccabi Ahi Nazareth.
- Where and when is Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem played?
- Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem is played on January 15, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Ilut 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.