Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Haifa: the numbers, the form and our prediction
Our model makes Ironi Kiryat Shmona the pick at 42% for Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Haifa. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Hapoel Haifa travel to Ironi Kiryat Shmona on 7 November 2026 at Kiryat Shmona Municipal Stadium, Kiryat Shmona. Ironi Kiryat Shmona are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 42%. This matchday 10 fixture in Ligat Ha'al is listed as Ironi Kiryat Shmona - Hapoel Haifa. Kick-off is 18:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Ironi Kiryat Shmona: they come in on the back of a draw, following four defeats before that. That is no wins, one draw and four defeats from the last five, worth 1 points. It leaves them winless in five. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (16 scored and 15 conceded in nine matches, 1.78 and 1.67 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 25.8 out of 100, and they sit 12th on a goal difference of -10.
Hapoel Haifa: they come in on the back of a win, following one win and three defeats before that. That is two wins, no draws and three defeats from the last five, worth 6 points. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (11 scored and 18 conceded in eleven matches, 1.0 and 1.64 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 44.2 out of 100, and they sit 7th on a goal difference of -3.
Side by side
| Statistic | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Hapoel Haifa |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 12th | 7th |
| Goal difference | -10 | -3 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | DLLLL | WLLWL |
| Points from last 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 2 / 7 | 7 / 12 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 0 | 0 |
| Matches in our dataset (2025 season) | 9 | 11 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2025) | 1.78 / 1.67 | 1.0 / 1.64 |
| Points per game (2025) | 1.44 | 0.91 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 25.8 | 44.2 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 42% | 36% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: Ironi Kiryat Shmona 25.8 versus Hapoel Haifa 44.2, a gap of 18.4, which cuts against the model's favourite and is the tension in this one.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.00, over 2.5 goals at 60% and both teams to score at 59%.
- First goal: Leans Ironi Kiryat Shmona's way at 50%.
The call
The model edges towards Ironi Kiryat Shmona at 42%, and 'edges' is doing real work in that sentence. Hapoel Haifa's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Ironi Kiryat Shmona's way, especially at Kiryat Shmona Municipal Stadium.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Ironi Kiryat Shmona or Hapoel Haifa?
Ironi Kiryat Shmona, with an implied win probability of roughly 42%. The full split is 42% Ironi Kiryat Shmona, 23% the draw and 36% Hapoel Haifa.
When and where is Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Haifa being played?
7 November 2026 at Kiryat Shmona Municipal Stadium, Kiryat Shmona, kick-off 18:00 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between Ironi Kiryat Shmona and Hapoel Haifa?
Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2-0 Hapoel Haifa on 03 May 2026.
What is the recent form of Ironi Kiryat Shmona and Hapoel Haifa?
Ironi Kiryat Shmona have taken 1 points from their last five (DLLLL), Hapoel Haifa 6 from theirs (WLLWL). Most recently Ironi Kiryat Shmona took a 1-1 draw away at Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Haifa a 2-1 win at home to Hapoel Petah Tikva.
How many goals are expected in Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Haifa?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.00 — 1.00 for Ironi Kiryat Shmona and 2.00 for Hapoel Haifa. It rates over 2.5 goals at 60%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 59%, so its call is yes.