Matchday Relegation Round - 4Friday, 08 May 2026 at 13:00
Form — last 5
LLWDD
Form — last 5
DWDDW
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
Hapoel Ra'anana1-2
ModelHAP 25%·D 26%·49% HAP
Model confidence52%
Key factors
- Hapoel Ra'anana's superior recent scoring form (avg 1.8 goals scored vs Acre's 0.8 over last 5 matches) gives them a clear attacking edge
- Ra'anana have won 3 of the last 5 H2H meetings, showing consistent dominance in the rivalry in recent seasons
- Hapoel Acre's defensive record (conceding 1.0 per game) is slightly better than Ra'anana's, but their poor attacking output undermines this advantage
- Relegation Round context adds pressure to both sides, but Ra'anana's better goal difference in recent fixtures suggests greater composure in high-stakes matches
- Acre's only H2H win in recent years came in April 2025, while Ra'anana bounced back immediately with two consecutive victories — suggesting that result was an anomaly
Analyst reasoning
Hapoel Ra'anana enter this match with meaningfully better recent form in front of goal and have dominated this fixture in the majority of recent meetings. While Hapoel Acre enjoy nominal home advantage, their low scoring average of 0.8 goals per game makes it difficult to back them against a side that averages 1.8. The relegation stakes may tighten the contest, but Ra'anana's superior attacking output and recent H2H record make them the more likely winners.