Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC preview and prediction
The match
The Liga Leumit sees Hapoel Rishon LeZion take on Kiryat Yam SC on Tuesday 5 May, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT). Hapoel Rishon LeZion are 7th with 22 points from 13 games (in the top half), while Kiryat Yam SC sit 6th on 22 points (in the top half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Hapoel Rishon LeZion's last 5: DLDDW Most recently they drew with Bnei Yehuda 2–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Kiryat Yam SC's last 5: LDLDL Most recently they lost to Hapoel Ramat Gan 0–1 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Hapoel Rishon LeZion arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.5 for Hapoel Rishon LeZion and 1.5 for Kiryat Yam SC. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Kiryat Yam SC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hapoel Rishon LeZion40%fair 2.49 · @2.15
Draw25%fair 4.05 · @3.35
Kiryat Yam SC35%fair 2.84 · @3.00
3.00Expected goals
1.52Hapoel Rishon LeZion xG
1.48Kiryat Yam SC xG
61%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1.5 – 1.5 Kiryat Yam SC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hapoel Rishon LeZion to win✗
40%
2.49
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.33
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.31
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.30
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.52
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Rishon LeZion / FT Hapoel Rishon LeZion✗
23%
4.38
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.75
–
Form
Hapoel Rishon LeZion – last 6
DLDDWW
1 May
@ Bnei Yehuda
2–2
D
27 Apr
vs Hapoel Kfar Saba
0–5
L
17 Apr
vs Maccabi Petah Tikva
1–1
D
14 Apr
@ Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
1–1
D
10 Apr
vs Hapoel Acre
3–1
W
3 Apr
@ Hapoel Hadera
2–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Kiryat Yam SC – last 6
LDLDLD
1 May
vs Hapoel Ramat Gan
0–1
L
27 Apr
@ Maccabi Herzliya
0–0
D
17 Apr
vs Hapoel Afula
1–2
L
10 Apr
vs Maccabi Petah Tikva
2–2
D
3 Apr
@ Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
0–2
L
30 Mar
vs Hapoel Acre
0–0
D
0.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hapoel Rishon LeZion and Kiryat Yam SC.
What is the prediction for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC?
On our numbers Hapoel Rishon LeZion have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Kiryat Yam SC 35%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Kiryat Yam SC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC (Liga Leumit) kicks off on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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