Dimona - Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion prediction 26 October 2026

The Dimona vs Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion prediction for this Cup match on October 26, 2026, at 15:30 points to a tight contest. Based on the odds and team form, Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion enter as a slight favorite with a 45% win probability.

Team Form

Dimona come into this match in excellent shape. Their last five results are W, D, W, W, W. In their most recent fixture on Oct 23, they beat Hapoel Nir Ramat Hasharon 2-0 away. Before that, a 0-0 draw at Hapoel Azor on Oct 18, followed by three straight wins: a 2-0 home victory over Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv in the Cup on Oct 12, a 4-1 home thrashing of Maccabi Ironi Sderot on Oct 9, and a 3-2 away win at Hapoel Mahane Yehuda on Sep 30.

Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion's recent form is more mixed with results of L, D, W, D, W. Their last match on Oct 23 ended in a 3-0 home defeat to Hapoel Kfar Shalem. They drew 1-1 at Maccabi Bnei Raina on Oct 19 and beat Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa 3-0 at home on Oct 12. Earlier, a 2-2 draw at Hapoel Afula on Oct 1 and a 1-0 home win over Maccabi Ahi Nazareth on Sep 24.

Head-to-Head Record

These teams have only met once before, with Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion winning that Cup clash 1-0 at home on January 28, 2024. The head-to-head record therefore stands at 0 home wins for Dimona, 0 draws, and 1 away win.

League Table Positions

Exact league table positions are not available in the provided data. However, Dimona compete in League Alef, while Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion play in Liga Leumit, suggesting the visitors typically face a higher level of competition.

Win Probability: Dimona or Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion?

Dimona has a 35% chance of winning, the draw is at 20%, and Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion has a 45% chance. This calculation is based on the inverse of the best available odds, normalized to remove the bookmaker margin, and adjusted for form and head-to-head record. Despite Dimona's stronger recent winning streak, Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion's higher division status and their only previous H2H win give them the edge.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers see this as a close encounter. The available odds range from a home win at 3.10 to 3.40, a draw between 2.25 and 3.90, and an away win from 1.85 to 2.40. Based on the stats, Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion is the more likely winner, but Dimona's form makes a home upset a real possibility. This cup tie promises to be a competitive affair.