Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion - Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa prediction 12 October 2026

Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion vs Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa prediction for the Liga Leumit match on October 12, 2026. The home side is the clear favorite, with a 60% win probability according to our analysis of odds, form, and standings. The game kicks off at 17:00 local time and promises to be a crucial fixture for both sides.

Team Form

Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion's recent results (most recent first):

• Oct 1: Hapoel Afula 2-2 Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion (D)
• Sep 24: Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion 1-0 Maccabi Ahi Nazareth (W)
• Sep 17: SC Ashdod 3-2 Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion (L)
• Sep 10: Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion 4-2 MSK Kiryat Yam (W)
• Sep 7: Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv 0-0 Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion (D)

Overall, they have collected 8 points from the last 5 games, with a strong attacking output of 9 goals. At home, they have won all four league matches this season, scoring 9 and conceding just 3.

Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa's last five matches:

• Oct 1: Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa 1-0 Hapoel Acre FC (W)
• Sep 28: Hapoel Kfar Shalem 3-1 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa (L)
• Sep 17: Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa 0-2 Maccabi Bnei Raina (L)
• Sep 10: Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa 1-3 Hapoel Raanana (L)
• Sep 6: Hapoel Afula 0-1 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa (W)

They have lost three of their last five, conceding 8 goals. Away from home, they have one win and two losses in the last three, showing vulnerability on the road.

Head-to-Head Record

The overall head-to-head record between these teams shows Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion with 1 win, 4 draws, and 2 losses. The last five meetings:

• Apr 14, 2026: Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa 1-1 Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion (Liga Leumit)
• Dec 5, 2025: Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion 4-1 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa (Liga Leumit)
• Jan 31, 2025: Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion 1-1 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa (Liga Leumit)
• Jan 1, 2024: Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion 0-2 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa (Liga Leumit)
• Jul 25, 2023: Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion 0-3 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa (Friendly)

Excluding the friendly, the last four league encounters have seen two draws, one home win, and one away win. The most recent league match at this venue ended in a 4-1 victory for Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion.

League Table Positions

Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion is 3rd in the Liga Leumit with 17 points from 8 matches (5 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss). They have a perfect home record of 4 wins, placing them 2nd in the home standings. Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa is not listed in the top 12 of the league table, indicating they are in the lower half and struggling. The points gap and home advantage strongly favor the hosts.

Win Probability: Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion or Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa?

Based on the odds, team form, head-to-head record, and league positions, we assign the following win probabilities: Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion has a 60% chance of winning, a draw is at 22%, and Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa has an 18% chance. The home side's perfect home record and 3rd-place standing, combined with the visitors' poor form and low table position, make them the clear favorite. While the head-to-head history includes several draws, current form points to a home victory.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers' odds for this match are 1.62 for a home win, 4.33 for a draw, and 5.35 for an away win. These odds imply a strong probability for Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion. Our prediction aligns with the bookmakers: Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion to win. For betting tips, the home win is the safest pick, but the draw odds could be worth considering given the history of stalemates. Overall, expect the hosts to control the game and secure three points.