Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba preview and prediction
The match
The Liga Leumit sees Hapoel Rishon LeZion take on Hapoel Kfar Saba on Tuesday 18 August, kicking off at 17:30 (WAT). Hapoel Rishon LeZion are 7th with 22 points from 13 games (in the top half), while Hapoel Kfar Saba sit 9th on 15 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Hapoel Rishon LeZion's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Kladno 0–2 away. They average 1.0 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Hapoel Kfar Saba's last 5: DDLLW Most recently they drew with Hapoel Ramat Gan 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Hapoel Kfar Saba arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 27 April 2026, finished Hapoel Rishon LeZion 0–5 Hapoel Kfar Saba. Across their last 2 meetings Hapoel Rishon LeZion have won 1, Hapoel Kfar Saba 1, with 0 draws and 3.5 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.5 for Hapoel Rishon LeZion and 1.3 for Hapoel Kfar Saba. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 61%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Hapoel Kfar Saba. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hapoel Rishon LeZion45%fair 2.24 · @2.15
Draw21%fair 4.85 · @3.45
Hapoel Kfar Saba35%fair 2.88 · @2.95
2.81Expected goals
1.52Hapoel Rishon LeZion xG
1.30Hapoel Kfar Saba xG
61%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1.5 – 1.3 Hapoel Kfar Saba 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✓
45%
2.24
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.64
1.60
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
1.36
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.43
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Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Rishon LeZion / FT Hapoel Rishon LeZion✗
What is the prediction for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba?
On our numbers Hapoel Rishon LeZion have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Hapoel Kfar Saba 35%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Hapoel Kfar Saba, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba (Liga Leumit) kicks off on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 17:30 (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.
