Match Analysis: Hapoel Nazareth Illit vs Hapoel Acre
← Back to fixturesMatchday Relegation Round - 7Monday, 25 May 2026 at 16:00
Form — last 5
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Form — last 5
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Current group table
Group National League , Relegation Round standings
| # | Team | P | Form | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa | 37 | WLDWW | +8 | 51 |
| 2 |  Hapoel Ra'anana | 37 | DWDDW | -2 | 50 |
| 3 |  Hapoel Afula | 37 | DDWLW | -19 | 45 |
| 4 |  Kafr Qasim | 37 | WDDDL | -7 | 41 |
| 5 |  Hapoel Acre | 37 | LLWDD | -8 | 40 |
| 6 |  Ironi Modi'in | 37 | LWLWL | -10 | 40 |
| 7 |  Hapoel Nazareth Illit | 37 | LDLLD | -14 | 37 |
| 8 |  Hapoel Hadera | 37 | WDDDL | -21 | 32 |
Injuries & suspensions
Team news
No injuries or suspensions reported for this fixture.
AI prediction report
Analyst verdict
AI Prediction Report
Generated —
Predicted result
Draw1-1
ModelHAP 32%·D 30%·38% HAP
Model confidence42%
Key factors
- Both teams average identical goals scored (0.8 per game in last 5), suggesting evenly matched attacking output
- Hapoel Acre has the superior defensive record (conceding 1.0 vs Nazareth Illit's 1.8 per game), giving them an edge overall
- H2H record over 10 meetings is tightly balanced with 5 wins each and 1 draw, showing no dominant pattern
- Nazareth Illit won the most recent meeting (2-0 away at Acre in Feb 2026), providing a slight momentum edge at home
- Relegation Round context means both sides face high pressure, and low-scoring, cautious matches are likely given the stakes
Analyst reasoning
Both teams are evenly matched in attacking output but Hapoel Acre's better defensive record (conceding just 1.0 per game) makes them a slight overall favourite. The H2H is remarkably balanced over 10 meetings, and with both sides in a high-pressure relegation scenario, a competitive low-scoring contest is the most probable outcome, with Acre's defensive solidity nudging them marginally ahead of the home side.