Where and when is Tzeirey Tira vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi played?

Tzeirey Tira vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi is played on December 25, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC), in the Liga Alef.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 47% 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

Tzeirey Tira vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi: prediction and stats

Liga AlefSouth - 16Kick-off on December 25, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)

Tzeirey Tira

Maccabi Kiryat Malachi

The Footlab model makes Tzeirey Tira the favourite at 44%, against 28% for a draw and 28% for Maccabi Kiryat Malachi. 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 Tzeirey Tira vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi?

A very open match: only 46 Elo points separate Tzeirey Tira (1,691) and Maccabi Kiryat Malachi (1,645).

Tzeirey Tira win44 %

Draw28 %

Maccabi Kiryat Malachi win28 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Tzeirey Tira have 9 wins, 1 draws and 5 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.

Tzeirey Tira
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Feb 19, 2026	Dimona(away)	1-2	Liga Alef
Feb 13, 2026	Nordia Jerusalem(home)	5-2	Liga Alef
Feb 6, 2026	Maccabi Ashdod(away)	3-0	Liga Alef
Jan 31, 2026	Hapoel Herzliya(home)	1-0	Liga Alef
Jan 23, 2026	Maccabi Kiryat Malachi(away)	1-2	Liga Alef

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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Tzeirey Tira win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 Maccabi Kiryat Malachi win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Jan 23, 2026	Maccabi Kiryat Malachi 2-1 Tzeirey Tira	Liga Alef
Sep 12, 2025	Tzeirey Tira 1-2 Maccabi Kiryat Malachi	Liga Alef
Apr 22, 2025	Maccabi Kiryat Malachi 0-1 Tzeirey Tira	Liga Alef
Dec 20, 2024	Tzeirey Tira 1-2 Maccabi Kiryat Malachi	Liga Alef

Last archived meeting: Maccabi Kiryat Malachi vs Tzeirey Tira on Jan 23, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Tzeirey Tira score 1.7 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Maccabi Kiryat Malachi score 1.1 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 47% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Tzeirey Tira	1.7	0.9	7	5/15	9/15
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?

Tzeirey Tira sit 6th in Liga Alef (33 points from 21 matches) and Maccabi Kiryat Malachi sit 5th (35 points from 22 matches).

2025-26 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
5	Maccabi Kiryat Malachi	22	10	5	7	27	27	35
6	Tzeirey Tira	21	10	3	8	33	24	33

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 Tzeirey Tira vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi?: The Footlab model makes Tzeirey Tira the favourite at 44%, against 28% for a draw and 28% for Maccabi Kiryat Malachi.
Where and when is Tzeirey Tira vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi played?: Tzeirey Tira vs Maccabi Kiryat Malachi is played on December 25, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC), in the Liga Alef.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 47% 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.