League Alef Standings & Stats

The League Alef 25/26 season in Israel is well underway, with 385 matches already completed and the league table beginning to take shape. Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Gat currently leads the standings after an unbeaten start, making them the clear frontrunner as the campaign progresses toward its April 2026 conclusion.

League Alef Table

The top of the League Alef table is dominated by Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Gat, who have collected 55 points from 21 matches with 17 wins and 4 draws. Their solidity at both ends—53 goals scored and only 18 conceded—has given them a six-point cushion over second-placed Maccabi Ahi Nazareth (49 points from 21 games, 15 wins, 4 draws, 3 defeats). MS Tira sits third on 42 points after 22 rounds, while Maccabi Kiryat Ata Bialik (38 points) and FC Jerusalem (37 points) occupy the next positions. The standings highlight a competitive race for the promotion or playoff spots further down, with only one point separating several sides.

Favorites & Title Chances

Based on the current data, the title race is effectively a two-horse contest between Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Gat and Maccabi Ahi Nazareth. Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Gat’s unblemished record (17-4-0) and a six-point lead—coupled with a game in hand on many rivals—give them an approximate 70% chance of lifting the trophy. Maccabi Ahi Nazareth, with their strong defensive record (17 goals conceded) and only three losses, retains roughly a 25% chance if the leaders slip. MS Tira, 13 points adrift and having played a game more, has around a 5% probability. These estimates reflect the current gaps, remaining matchdays, and the form shown in the standings.

Season Stats

The 34-team league has produced an average of 2.73 goals per match across the 385 completed fixtures. Ironi Modiin enters the season as the most successful team historically and the reigning champion after winning the league last term, though they are not listed among the top seven in the early 2025/26 table. The goal-scoring output has been robust, with several sides netting over 40 goals already. Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Gat’s attack (53 goals) stands out as the division’s most prolific.

League Alef Match Predictions

Match predictions for League Alef are derived from a blend of statistical indicators—current standings, recent form, average goals per game, head-to-head trends, and available odds. A team’s position, points gap, and defensive record help assess likely outcomes. For example, a top-ranked team with a high goal difference is favoured against a mid-table side, but the average goals rate of 2.73 and the competitive nature of the division often make draws and close contests a regular occurrence. All upcoming fixtures are analysed with these metrics to provide outcome probabilities, and our predictions are updated to reflect the latest data and market odds. Check our regular League Alef predictions page for forecasts on every matchday.