Match Analysis: Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Ra'anana
← Back to fixturesMatchday Relegation Round - 3Monday, 04 May 2026 at 16:00
Form — last 5
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Form — last 5
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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
Draw1-1
ModelHAP 22%·D 35%·43% HAP
Model confidence45%
Key factors
- Hapoel Ra'anana's superior recent scoring form (1.8 goals/game vs Afula's 1.2) gives them an edge in attacking output
- Head-to-head history strongly favors Ra'anana — Afula have not won in 5 meetings, with the last win dating back to April 2022
- Ra'anana have won or drawn all 5 recent H2H encounters, including a 4-0 away win at Afula in October 2024
- Both sides concede at similar rates (1.2/game), suggesting a moderate-scoring but competitive match is likely
- Relegation Round context adds pressure on both sides, which could suppress open play and increase the likelihood of a cautious, drawn outcome
Analyst reasoning
Hapoel Ra'anana hold a clear edge in both recent form and head-to-head history, having gone unbeaten in 5 straight meetings while outscoring Afula in recent fixtures. However, the Relegation Round setting and the fact that Afula's most recent H2H encounter ended in a draw (1-1 in April 2026) suggest the home side may be competitive enough to avoid defeat. A narrow away win is the most likely single outcome, but a draw is plausible given the high-stakes, low-risk tactical environment.