Israel · Ligat Ha'al · Matchweek 117:00

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Saturday, 22 August 2026

HaMoshava Stadium · Referee D. Fuxman · Analysis updated 21:35 UTC

Maccabi Petah Tikva vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.04 expected goals for Maccabi Petah Tikva and 1.15 for Ironi Kiryat Shmona, a combined total of 3.19. That distribution gives Maccabi Petah Tikva the largest share of the 1X2 market at 58%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 62% for over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 58% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Maccabi Petah Tikva win

57.7% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.04 – 1.15

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Maccabi Petah Tikva home form

    6 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Ironi Kiryat Shmona away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Maccabi Petah Tikva to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 58%, against 58% / 21% / 21% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.04 goals for Maccabi Petah Tikva and 1.15 for Ironi Kiryat Shmona, a combined 3.19 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Maccabi Petah Tikva win58%
Draw21%
Ironi Kiryat Shmona win21%

Double chance 1X

79%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

42%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals83%
Over 2.5 goals62%
Over 3.5 goals40%
Both teams to score60%

Correct score

  • 2–19.8%
  • 1–19.7%
  • 2–08.5%
  • 1–08.4%
  • 3–16.7%

Recent form

Maccabi Petah Tikva

  • 2026-10-24T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Hapoel Ramat Gan · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-17T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Maccabi Haifa · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-10T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Hapoel Haifa · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Hapoel Katamon · 2-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-15T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Beitar Jerusalem · 1-3 (L)

Ironi Kiryat Shmona

  • 2026-09-19T17:15:00.000Z · A vs Hapoel Beer Sheva · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-14T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Maccabi Haifa · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T16:45:00.000Z · A vs Hapoel Katamon · 2-4 (L)
  • 2026-08-29T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Ironi Tiberias · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-22T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Maccabi Petah Tikva · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Ligat Ha'al table

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Maccabi Petah Tikva win, at 57.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 60% and over 2.5 goals at 62%.

A 58% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.