Matchday Relegation Round - 3Tuesday, 05 May 2026 at 16:00Netanya Stadium
Form — last 5
WDDDL
Form — last 5
LWLWL
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
Ironi Modi'in1-2
ModelHAP 28%·D 27%·45% IRO
Model confidence51%
Key factors
- Ironi Modi'in have won both available H2H meetings, including at this very venue (Netanya Stadium) in August 2025
- Hapoel Hadera's defensive record is notably weaker, conceding an average of 2.0 goals per game in their last 5 versus Modi'in's 1.0
- Both sides average identical goals scored (1.2 per game), but Modi'in's superior defensive solidity gives them the edge in tight matches
- Relegation round context adds pressure on Hapoel Hadera as home side, which can sometimes lead to defensive errors under stress
- Small H2H sample (2 games) limits confidence, but both results consistently favored Modi'in, suggesting a genuine stylistic or psychological edge
Analyst reasoning
Ironi Modi'in enter this fixture with a clear head-to-head advantage, having beaten Hapoel Hadera in both recorded meetings including at this venue, while also posting significantly better defensive numbers over recent form. Hapoel Hadera's tendency to concede (avg 2.0) against Modi'in's disciplined defensive record (avg 1.0 conceded) points toward an away win in what should be a competitive relegation-round encounter. The even attacking output from both sides means the match is unlikely to be high-scoring, but Modi'in's resilience at the back makes them slight but credible favorites.