Liga Leumit
Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Afula Illit Stadium
Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion Prediction & Stats - Liga Leumit 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion carries real history into this round of the Liga Leumit.
The two sides meet on 01/10 (Thursday) at Afula Illit Stadium, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 01-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Hapoel Rishon LeZion the side to beat, with roughly 30% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Liga Leumit odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Hapoel Afula Preview
Hapoel Afula reach this fixture 7 match into their Liga Leumit. Here is where Hapoel Afula stand:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1.86 points per game
14 scored, at 2 a game
10 conceded, at 1.43 a game
Hapoel Afula, season-wide
4 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Hapoel Afula
01/10/2026 12:00
24/09/2026 12:00
17/09/2026 12:00
10/09/2026 12:00
06/09/2026 12:00
Hapoel Rishon LeZion: how they are travelling
Hapoel Rishon LeZion come in 7 matches into their Liga Leumit.
Here is what Hapoel Rishon LeZion have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2.29 points per game
13 scored, at 1.86 a game
7 conceded, at 1 a game
Hapoel Rishon LeZion, season-wide
5 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Hapoel Rishon LeZion
01/10/2026 12:00
24/09/2026 12:00
17/09/2026 12:00
10/09/2026 12:00
07/09/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours Hapoel Afula
Recent meetings have tended to go Hapoel Afula's way against Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
From 32 match(es):
Hapoel Afula: 14 win(s)
Hapoel Rishon LeZion: 11 win(s)
Drawn: 7
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion prediction.
Form comparison Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Hapoel Afula
Israel - Liga Leumit
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
L
L
|
1.86 |
| Home |
D
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Away |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.43 | 3.5 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.52 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.75 | 1.52 |
Away Team
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Israel - Liga Leumit
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
D
|
2.29 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 2.25 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.75 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.92 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.14 | 1.91 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Match: Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Competition: Liga Leumit
Date: Thursday, 01/10/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: Afula Illit Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.09
League: 3.27
Both Teams to Score
59%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
71%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 59%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
8.75
League: 9.2
Home Team
Hapoel Afula
Israel - Liga Leumit
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
L
L
|
1.86 |
| Home |
D
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Away |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.43 | 3.5 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.52 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.75 | 1.52 |
Away Team
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Israel - Liga Leumit
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
D
|
2.29 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 2.25 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.75 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.92 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.14 | 1.91 |
Corners
9.57 / Match
+7% Corners / Match
Hapoel Rishon LeZion received +7% more corners than Hapoel Afula in the Liga Leumit
10.28 / Match
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
(0)
Hapoel Acre
(2)
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
(3)
Maccabi Bnei Raina
(5)
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
(5)
Hapoel Ra'anana
(3)
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
(6)(4)
Hapoel Afula
(5)
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
(7)
Ashdod
(4)
Kiryat Yam SC
(8)
Bnei Yehuda
(7)
Kafr Qasim
(3)
Maccabi Kiryat Gat
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
(0)
Hapoel Acre
(0)
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
(-1)
Maccabi Bnei Raina
(-1)
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
(-1)
Hapoel Ra'anana
(0)
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
(-1)(0)
Hapoel Afula
(0)
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
(0)
Ashdod
(-1)
Kiryat Yam SC
(-1)
Bnei Yehuda
(-1)
Kafr Qasim
(-1)
Maccabi Kiryat Gat
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+8%
Hapoel Afula is +8% better in terms of goals scored
1.86 / Match
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
(2)
Hapoel Acre
(3)
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
(3)
Maccabi Bnei Raina
(2)
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
(0)
Hapoel Ra'anana
(3)
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
(1)(2)
Hapoel Afula
(1)
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
(2)
Ashdod
(4)
Kiryat Yam SC
(0)
Bnei Yehuda
(2)
Kafr Qasim
(2)
Maccabi Kiryat Gat
Goals Conceded
1.43 / Match
+30%
Hapoel Afula condeded +30% more goals than Hapoel Rishon LeZion
1 / Match
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
(2)
Hapoel Acre
(0)
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
(3)
Maccabi Bnei Raina
(4)
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
(1)
Hapoel Ra'anana
(2)
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
(0)(2)
Hapoel Afula
(0)
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
(3)
Ashdod
(2)
Kiryat Yam SC
(0)
Bnei Yehuda
(1)
Kafr Qasim
(1)
Maccabi Kiryat Gat
Liga Leumit Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ashdod
|
7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 2.57 |
| 2 |
Bnei Yehuda
|
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 2.43 |
| 3 |
Hapoel Rishon LeZion
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 2.29 |
| 4 |
Hapoel Ra'anana
|
7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 2.14 |
| 5 |
Hapoel Afula
|
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 1.86 |
| 6 |
Kiryat Yam SC
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 7 |
Maccabi Bnei Raina
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 8 |
Hapoel Kfar Shalem
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 9 |
Kafr Qasim
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 10 |
Maccabi Kiryat Gat
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 11 |
Maccabi Herzliya
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 12 |
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 | 1 |
| 13 |
Hapoel Kfar Saba
|
7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 14 |
Ironi Modi'in FC
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 15 |
Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
|
7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 3 | 0.43 |
| 16 |
Hapoel Acre
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | -22 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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