Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem preview and prediction
The match
The Liga Leumit sees Hapoel Rishon LeZion take on Hapoel Kfar Shalem on Friday 23 October, kicking off at 14:00 (WAT). Hapoel Rishon LeZion are 7th with 22 points from 13 games (in the top half), while Hapoel Kfar Shalem sit 3rd on 29 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Hapoel Rishon LeZion's last 5: DWDWL Most recently they drew with Maccabi Bnei Raina 1–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Hapoel Kfar Shalem's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat Hapoel Acre 4–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.8 goals a game.
Hapoel Kfar Shalem arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 25 May 2026, finished Hapoel Rishon LeZion 2–6 Hapoel Kfar Shalem. Across their last 2 meetings Hapoel Rishon LeZion have won 1, Hapoel Kfar Shalem 1, with 0 draws and 6.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 1.8 for Hapoel Rishon LeZion and 1.7 for Hapoel Kfar Shalem. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score in 68% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Hapoel Kfar Shalem. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hapoel Rishon LeZion41%fair 2.43 · @2.10
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @3.75
Hapoel Kfar Shalem38%fair 2.64 · @2.62
3.50Expected goals
1.79Hapoel Rishon LeZion xG
1.71Hapoel Kfar Shalem xG
68%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–05%
0–15%
From our goals model: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1.8 – 1.7 Hapoel Kfar Shalem 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%
2.43
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.47
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Rishon LeZion / FT Hapoel Rishon LeZion✗
What is the prediction for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
On our numbers Hapoel Rishon LeZion have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Hapoel Kfar Shalem 38%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Hapoel Kfar Shalem, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem (Liga Leumit) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 14:00 (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.
