Matchday Relegation Round - 5Friday, 15 May 2026 at 13:00
Form — last 5
WDDDL
Form — last 5
WLDWW
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
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa1-2
ModelKFA 28%·D 27%·45% MAC
Model confidence52%
Key factors
- Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa's recent scoring form is significantly stronger, averaging 3.0 goals per game over their last 5 matches compared to Kafr Qasim's 1.2
- Kafr Qasim's defensive record is slightly better (1.4 conceded) than Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa's (1.6), but the attacking differential heavily favors the away side
- Head-to-head record over the last 10 meetings is relatively balanced, with Kafr Qasim winning 4, drawing 3, and losing 3 — no dominant psychological edge for either side
- Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa won the most recent H2H encounter (January 2026) 1-0, giving them minor recent momentum in the fixture
- Relegation Round context adds pressure to both sides, but Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa's superior attacking output in current form makes them slight favorites regardless of venue
Analyst reasoning
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa enter this match in considerably better attacking form, scoring at 2.5 times the rate of Kafr Qasim over the last five games, which is the dominant factor in this prediction. The H2H history is fairly even across 10 meetings, providing no strong historical bias toward the home side, and the most recent encounter went to the away team. While home advantage is a factor, the stark difference in current goal-scoring output tilts the balance toward a Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa victory.