Match Analysis: Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Maccabi Herzliya
← Back to fixturesMatchday Promotion Group - 5Friday, 15 May 2026 at 13:00
Form — last 5
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Form — last 5
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Current group table
Group National League , Championship Round standings
| # | Team | P | Form | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Petah Tikva | 37 | DWDDD | +35 | 67 |
| 2 |  Hapoel Ramat Gan | 37 | DWWWD | +18 | 64 |
| 3 |  Maccabi Herzliya | 37 | WLWDD | +11 | 62 |
| 4 |  Bnei Yehuda | 37 | WWWDD | +2 | 57 |
| 5 |  Hapoel Kfar Shalem | 37 | LLLWW | +4 | 56 |
| 6 |  Kiryat Yam SC | 37 | WWLLD | +5 | 50 |
| 7 |  Hapoel Kfar Saba | 37 | LLDDD | +2 | 50 |
| 8 |  Hapoel Rishon LeZion | 37 | LLLLL | -4 | 49 |
Injuries & suspensions
Team news
No injuries or suspensions reported for this fixture.
AI prediction report
Analyst verdict
AI Prediction Report
Generated —
Predicted result
Maccabi Herzliya1-2
ModelHAP 28%·D 25%·47% MAC
Model confidence42%
Key factors
- Maccabi Herzliya have significantly better recent form in terms of goals conceded (avg 1.6) compared to Hapoel Rishon LeZion (avg 2.8 conceded in last 5)
- Maccabi Herzliya also outscore Hapoel Rishon LeZion on average (1.6 vs 1.0 goals scored per game in last 5)
- Head-to-head is closely contested: Herzliya lead 4W-2D-4L across 10 meetings, showing no dominant side overall
- Hapoel Rishon LeZion won the most recent H2H (3-1 in February 2026), providing some home confidence, but their poor defensive record tempers this advantage
- No form sequence data available for either side, increasing uncertainty; probabilities lean on scoring averages and H2H balance
Analyst reasoning
Despite Hapoel Rishon LeZion winning the most recent head-to-head encounter, Maccabi Herzliya's markedly superior recent scoring and defensive averages make them the more reliable side at this point in the season. The home side's average of conceding 2.8 goals per game is a serious concern that outweighs the modest home advantage in this context. Herzliya's balanced recent record and stronger goal difference profile give them the slight edge, though the closely matched H2H history keeps uncertainty high.