Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Ashdod: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 18 May the Ligat Ha'al brings Ironi Kiryat Shmona against Ashdod at Kiryat Shmona Municipal Stadium. Kick-off: 18:00 WAT.
Current form
Ashdod, last 4: LDLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Hapoel Katamon, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1.4 xG, Ashdod 1.5 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ironi Kiryat Shmona 38%, draw 25%, Ashdod 36%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1–1 Ashdod. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ironi Kiryat Shmona38%fair 2.61 · @2.28
Draw25%fair 3.94 · @3.30
Ashdod36%fair 2.76 · @2.85
2.83Expected goals
1.36Ironi Kiryat Shmona xG
1.48Ashdod xG
60%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–08%
0–26%
From our goals model: Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1.4 – 1.5 Ashdod expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ironi Kiryat Shmona to win✗
38%
2.61
2.28
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.68
1.60
Draw no bet
Ironi Kiryat Shmona (draw no bet)✗
51%
1.95
–
Asian handicap
Ironi Kiryat Shmona +1 (Asian handicap)
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.89
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
68%
1.46
1.36
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
84%
1.19
–
First team to score
Ashdod to score first
49%
2.04
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.44
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ashdod / FT Ashdod✗
24%
4.23
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.52
–
Recent results
Ironi Kiryat Shmona – last 2
WW
13 May
@ Bnei Sakhnin
4–0
W
29 Apr
vs Maccabi Netanya
1–0
W
2.5Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Ashdod – last 4
LDLL
13 May
vs Hapoel Katamon
0–1
L
28 Apr
@ Bnei Sakhnin
1–1
D
5 Apr
vs Maccabi Netanya
2–3
L
21 Feb
@ Maccabi Tel Aviv
2–3
L
1.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
75%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ironi Kiryat Shmona and Ashdod.
What is the prediction for Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Ashdod?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Ashdod?
On our numbers Ironi Kiryat Shmona have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Ashdod 36%.
How many goals will there be in Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Ashdod?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Ashdod?
Our predicted score is Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1–1 Ashdod, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Ashdod?
Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Ashdod (Ligat Ha'al) kicks off on Monday 18 May 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Kiryat Shmona Municipal Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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