Match Analysis: Maccabi Bnei Raina vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona
← Back to fixturesMatchday Relegation Group - 33Saturday, 09 May 2026 at 17:15Green Stadium
Form — last 5
LWDLL
Form — last 5
WWDWL
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 Shmona1-2
ModelMAC 28%·D 24%·48% SHM
Model confidence52%
Key factors
- Ironi Kiryat Shmona's strong recent form (WWDWL) significantly outpaces Maccabi Bnei Raina's poor run (LWDLL) in the last 5 matches
- Kiryat Shmona's scoring average of 2.0 goals per game dwarfs Bnei Raina's 0.8, pointing to a clear attacking advantage
- Bnei Raina's defensive fragility (1.4 goals conceded per game) is a concern against an in-form attacking side
- H2H record over the last 10 meetings is relatively balanced, with Bnei Raina holding a slight edge at home (4W at Green Stadium vs 2L), but this sample spans both teams' different eras
- Home advantage at Green Stadium is a meaningful factor — Bnei Raina have won there in recent H2H meetings — partially offsetting the form gap
Analyst reasoning
Despite Maccabi Bnei Raina's home advantage and a reasonably competitive H2H record at Green Stadium, Ironi Kiryat Shmona's superior current form and significantly better scoring metrics make them the more likely winners. Bnei Raina's inability to score consistently (0.8 per game) combined with their defensive vulnerability against a side averaging 2 goals per game points toward a Kiryat Shmona win. The home factor keeps this from being a one-sided prediction, but form ultimately tips the balance toward the visitors.