Match Analysis: Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Tiberias
← Back to fixturesMatchday Relegation Group - 31Monday, 18 May 2026 at 17:00Teddy Stadium
Form — last 5
WLWWL
Form — last 5
DWWWW
Current group table
Group Premier League , Relegation Round standings
| # | Team | P | Form | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Netanya | 33 | LWLDW | -4 | 48 |
| 2 |  Ironi Tiberias | 33 | DWWWW | -11 | 44 |
| 3 |  Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 33 | WWDWL | -3 | 40 |
| 4 |  Hapoel Haifa | 33 | DLWDW | -12 | 34 |
| 5 |  Bnei Sakhnin | 33 | DLLLL | -21 | 34 |
| 6 |  Hapoel Katamon | 33 | WLWWL | -17 | 31 |
| 7 |  Ashdod | 33 | DLLLW | -24 | 28 |
| 8 |  Maccabi Bnei Raina | 33 | LWDLL | -43 | 22 |
Injuries & suspensions
Team news
No injuries or suspensions reported for this fixture.
Timeline — goals, cards & substitutions
Match events
- 44'⚽N. Gotlieb
- M. Rakonjac OFF, I. Ransom ON46'
- O. Almagor OFF, N. Vrasana ON46'
- A. Idoko OFF, I. Dappa ON46'
- 58'N. GotliebYellow
- 60'D. Joulani OFF, E. Balilti ON
- 60'U. Mohammed OFF, G. Hadida ON
- I. Eliyahu OFF, Y. Laish ON61'
- 61'Y. Teper OFF, W. Habiballa ON
- 67'Y. Swisa OFF, S. Bilenkyi ON
- O. NadirYellow68'
- 69'⚽W. Habiballa (assist: I. Baranes)
- O. Nadir OFF, M. Shimon ON75'
- D. DomgjoniYellow78'
- N. MalmudYellow80'
- 87'I. Baranes OFF, Y. Hasson ON
AI prediction report
Analyst verdict
AI Prediction Report
Generated —
Predicted result
Hapoel Katamon2-1
ModelHAP 48%·D 24%·28% IRO
Model confidence55%
Key factors
- Hapoel Katamon have a dominant head-to-head record, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings including the most recent encounter 2-0 at this venue
- Ironi Tiberias are in outstanding recent form (DWWWW) with an impressive 2.2 goals scored per game in last 5 matches, making them a serious threat
- Hapoel Katamon's recent form is inconsistent (WLWWL) with a low scoring average of 0.6 goals per game, raising concerns about their attacking output
- Home advantage at Teddy Stadium is a meaningful factor given Katamon's strong H2H record at this ground specifically
- Mild weather conditions (21°C, no rain, light wind) suit a technical, open game which could benefit either side but slightly favors Katamon's structure at home
Analyst reasoning
Hapoel Katamon's commanding head-to-head dominance — four wins in five meetings including a 2-0 home victory in January 2026 — provides a strong base for a home win prediction, reinforced by home venue advantage. However, Ironi Tiberias arrive in excellent form with four consecutive wins and a prolific recent scoring rate of 2.2 goals per game, which significantly offsets Katamon's poor offensive output and suggests this will be a competitive contest. The balance between Katamon's historical edge and Tiberias's current momentum points to a narrow home win, but with genuine uncertainty.