Maccabi Kiryat Gat vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion preview and prediction
The match
The Liga Leumit sees Maccabi Kiryat Gat take on Hapoel Rishon LeZion on Monday 24 August, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT). Maccabi Kiryat Gat are 10th with 14 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Hapoel Rishon LeZion sit 7th on 22 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Maccabi Kiryat Gat's last 3: WDW Most recently they beat Hapoel Acre 2–0 away. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Hapoel Rishon LeZion's last 5: WLLLL Most recently they beat Hapoel Kfar Saba 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Maccabi Kiryat Gat arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.1 for Maccabi Kiryat Gat and 1.2 for Hapoel Rishon LeZion. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 54%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Maccabi Kiryat Gat 1–1 Hapoel Rishon LeZion. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Maccabi Kiryat Gat35%fair 2.85 · @2.90
Draw24%fair 4.18 · @3.20
Hapoel Rishon LeZion41%fair 2.44 · @2.25
2.29Expected goals
1.08Maccabi Kiryat Gat xG
1.20Hapoel Rishon LeZion xG
54%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–112%
1–011%
0–010%
1–28%
0–27%
From our goals model: Maccabi Kiryat Gat 1.1 – 1.2 Hapoel Rishon LeZion 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✓
41%
2.44
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.85
1.70
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.78
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
46%
2.16
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Rishon LeZion / FT Hapoel Rishon LeZion✓
22%
4.53
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
12%
8.19
–
Form
Maccabi Kiryat Gat – last 3
WDW
18 Aug
@ Hapoel Acre
2–0
W
20 Feb
vs Hapoel Ramat HaSharon
1–1
D
13 Feb
@ Kfar Saba 1928
4–1
W
2.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Hapoel Rishon LeZion – last 6
WLLLLL
18 Aug
vs Hapoel Kfar Saba
2–0
W
18 Jul
@ Kladno
0–2
L
25 May
vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem
2–6
L
20 May
@ Hapoel Ramat Gan
1–2
L
11 May
@ Maccabi Petah Tikva
0–2
L
5 May
vs Kiryat Yam SC
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Maccabi Kiryat Gat and Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
What is the prediction for Maccabi Kiryat Gat vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Maccabi Kiryat Gat vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion?
On our numbers Maccabi Kiryat Gat have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Hapoel Rishon LeZion 41%.
How many goals will there be in Maccabi Kiryat Gat vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maccabi Kiryat Gat vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion?
Our predicted score is Maccabi Kiryat Gat 1–1 Hapoel Rishon LeZion, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Maccabi Kiryat Gat vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion?
Maccabi Kiryat Gat vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion (Liga Leumit) kicks off on Monday 24 August 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.
