Match Analysis: Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Ashdod
← Back to fixturesMatchday Relegation Group - 31Monday, 18 May 2026 at 17:00Netanya Stadium
Form — last 5
WWDWL
Form — last 5
DLLLW
Current group table
Group Premier League , Relegation Round standings
| # | Team | P | Form | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Netanya | 33 | LWLDW | -4 | 48 |
| 2 |  Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 33 | WWDWL | -3 | 40 |
| 3 |  Ironi Tiberias | 33 | DWWWW | -11 | 36 |
| 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.
AI prediction report
Analyst verdict
AI Prediction Report
Generated —
Predicted result
Ironi Kiryat Shmona2-1
ModelSHM 58%·D 22%·20% MOA
Model confidence62%
Key factors
- Ironi Kiryat Shmona's strong recent form (WWDWL) with an impressive avg of 2 goals scored and only 0.8 conceded in last 5 matches
- Ashdod's poor recent form (DLLLW) with low attacking output (0.8 goals/game) and a leaky defence (1.6 conceded/game)
- Kiryat Shmona won the most recent H2H meeting convincingly 5-2, suggesting current momentum is firmly in their favour
- Long-term H2H record leans towards Kiryat Shmona (6W-2D-3L from available data including strong away wins at Ashdod)
- Venue at Netanya Stadium where Kiryat Shmona previously won 3-2 vs Ashdod in December 2024, suggesting familiarity with the ground
Analyst reasoning
Ironi Kiryat Shmona enter this match in considerably better shape than Ashdod, both in terms of recent form and defensive solidity, making them clear favourites at a neutral-leaning venue. The head-to-head record over the past few seasons generally favours Kiryat Shmona, and their emphatic 5-2 victory in the most recent meeting reinforces a current stylistic and quality edge. Ashdod's struggles in front of goal (0.8 avg) combined with their defensive vulnerabilities suggest Kiryat Shmona should be able to control the match and edge a competitive but winnable fixture.