Match Analysis: Hapoel Kfar Shalem vs Kiryat Yam SC
← Back to fixturesMatchday Promotion Group - 6Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 15:45
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
Hapoel Kfar Shalem2-1
ModelHAP 52%·D 26%·22% KIR
Model confidence48%
Key factors
- Hapoel Kfar Shalem's significantly higher average goals scored (2.2 vs 1.0) suggests a more potent attacking unit in recent matches
- Home advantage provides Hapoel Kfar Shalem a meaningful boost, particularly relevant in lower-division Israeli football
- H2H is split evenly across two meetings, with Hapoel Kfar Shalem winning the most recent fixture 1-0 in February 2026
- Kiryat Yam SC's defensive record (1.0 goals conceded per game) is solid, but their attack is relatively muted and may struggle against a higher-scoring home side
- Both teams' individual form sequences are unavailable, limiting confidence — outcome is driven primarily by goal averages and the narrow H2H edge for the home side
Analyst reasoning
Hapoel Kfar Shalem's superior attacking output (2.2 goals per game) compared to Kiryat Yam SC's (1.0) is the primary differentiator here, and combined with home advantage and the win in the most recent head-to-head, points toward a home victory. Kiryat Yam SC's defensive solidity (1.0 conceded per game) means this is unlikely to be a runaway win, and a narrow 2-1 scoreline reflects the competitive nature of the fixture. The small H2H sample and absence of detailed form sequences keep overall confidence modest.