Matchday Promotion Group - 6Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 15:45
Form — last 5
WLWDD
Form — last 5
LLDDD
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 Herzliya2-1
ModelMAC 55%·D 24%·21% HAP
Model confidence58%
Key factors
- Maccabi Herzliya have a dominant recent H2H record, winning 5 of the last 6 meetings against Hapoel Kfar Saba including the most recent encounter in February 2026
- Herzliya's superior current scoring average (1.6 goals scored vs Kfar Saba's 1.0) suggests a meaningful attacking edge in recent form
- Kfar Saba's defensive record is poor with 1.8 goals conceded per game in their last 5, making them vulnerable to Herzliya's attack
- Home advantage provides an additional boost for Herzliya, who have historically performed well at their grounds in this fixture
- The long-term H2H pattern (7 wins in 9 meetings since 2017 for Herzliya) suggests a genuine stylistic or psychological edge over Kfar Saba
Analyst reasoning
Maccabi Herzliya hold a commanding head-to-head record against Hapoel Kfar Saba across recent seasons, combined with superior current goalscoring form and a notably leaky Kfar Saba defense. Playing at home further consolidates Herzliya's advantage, making them clear favorites to secure three points in what could be a competitive but ultimately home-sided affair.