Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula preview and prediction
The match
The Liga Leumit sees Maccabi Ahi Nazareth take on Hapoel Afula on Monday 24 August, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT). Maccabi Ahi Nazareth are 11th with 14 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Hapoel Afula sit 5th on 24 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth's last 3: LWW Most recently they lost to Hapoel Ra'anana 0–2 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Hapoel Afula's last 5: WWWLD Most recently they beat Ashdod 2–0 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.1 for Maccabi Ahi Nazareth and 1.2 for Hapoel Afula. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 56%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 1–1 Hapoel Afula. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth35%fair 2.87 · @2.55
Draw24%fair 4.20 · @3.25
Hapoel Afula41%fair 2.42 · @2.50
2.27Expected goals
1.07Maccabi Ahi Nazareth xG
1.20Hapoel Afula xG
56%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–112%
1–011%
0–010%
1–28%
0–27%
From our goals model: Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 1.1 – 1.2 Hapoel Afula 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 Afula to win✓
41%
2.42
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.78
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
69%
1.46
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
47%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Afula / FT Hapoel Afula✓
22%
4.50
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.56
–
Form
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth – last 3
LWW
18 Aug
@ Hapoel Ra'anana
0–2
L
20 Feb
@ Ironi Baka El Garbiya
3–0
W
13 Feb
vs Hapoel Migdal HaEmek
4–2
W
2.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Hapoel Afula – last 6
WWWLDD
18 Aug
vs Ashdod
2–0
W
18 Jul
vs Dobrudzha
3–2
W
25 May
vs Kafr Qasim
2–0
W
19 May
@ Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
1–4
L
8 May
@ Hapoel Hadera
1–1
D
4 May
vs Hapoel Ra'anana
0–0
D
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Maccabi Ahi Nazareth and Hapoel Afula.
What is the prediction for Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula?
On our numbers Maccabi Ahi Nazareth have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Hapoel Afula 41%.
How many goals will there be in Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula?
Our predicted score is Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 1–1 Hapoel Afula, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula?
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula (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.
