Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona preview and prediction
The match
Ironi Kiryat Shmona travel to Teddy Stadium in the Ligat Ha'al on Saturday 5 September (17:45 WAT) to face Hapoel Katamon. Hapoel Katamon are 10th with 9 points from 10 games (in the bottom half), while Ironi Kiryat Shmona sit 11th on 7 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Hapoel Katamon's last 5: LLWWD Most recently they lost to Hapoel Petah Tikva 0–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat Ironi Tiberias 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.5 for Hapoel Katamon and 1.7 for Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 63% and both teams to score at 55%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 55% chance at odds of 1.91, above our fair price of 1.83, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Hapoel Katamon 1–1 Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hapoel Katamon35%fair 2.87 · @2.50
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @3.20
Ironi Kiryat Shmona41%fair 2.42 · @2.45
3.25Expected goals
1.55Hapoel Katamon xG
1.70Ironi Kiryat Shmona xG
55%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–29%
2–18%
2–27%
0–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Hapoel Katamon 1.5 – 1.7 Ironi Kiryat Shmona 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
Ironi Kiryat Shmona to win✗
41%
2.42
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.83
1.91
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
38%
2.65
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ironi Kiryat Shmona / FT Ironi Kiryat Shmona✗
25%
3.99
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.51
–
Form
Hapoel Katamon – last 6
LLWWDW
29 Aug
@ Hapoel Petah Tikva
0–1
L
23 Aug
vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
2–5
L
17 Aug
@ Maccabi Haifa
1–0
W
9 Aug
vs Hapoel Petah Tikva
3–1
W
5 Aug
@ Hapoel Ramat Gan
2–2
D
2 Aug
vs Maccabi Petah Tikva
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Ironi Kiryat Shmona – last 6
WLLWWW
29 Aug
vs Ironi Tiberias
2–0
W
22 Aug
@ Maccabi Petah Tikva
1–2
L
16 Aug
vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
1–2
L
8 Aug
@ Hapoel Haifa
3–1
W
4 Aug
vs Bnei Sakhnin
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Ironi Tiberias
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hapoel Katamon and Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
What is the prediction for Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
On our numbers Hapoel Katamon have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Ironi Kiryat Shmona 41%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Katamon 1–1 Ironi Kiryat Shmona, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona (Ligat Ha'al) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 17:45 (West Africa Time) at Teddy Stadium.
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.
