Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Kiryat Yam SC travel to face Hapoel Rishon LeZion on Tuesday 5 May in the Liga Leumit – the ball rolls at 17:00 WAT. In the table, Hapoel Rishon LeZion are 7th, upper half, on 22 points after 13 matches; Kiryat Yam SC are 6th (upper half) with 22. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Hapoel Rishon LeZion, last 5: DLDDW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Bnei Yehuda, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Kiryat Yam SC, last 5: LDLDL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Hapoel Ramat Gan, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Momentum favours Hapoel Rishon LeZion, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.5 for Kiryat Yam SC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1.5 xG, Kiryat Yam SC 1.5 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 54% for three or more goals, 61% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hapoel Rishon LeZion 41%, draw 24%, Kiryat Yam SC 35%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Kiryat Yam SC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hapoel Rishon LeZion41%fair 2.44 · @2.15
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.35
Kiryat Yam SC35%fair 2.83 · @3.00
3.02Expected goals
1.54Hapoel Rishon LeZion xG
1.47Kiryat Yam SC xG
61%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1.5 – 1.5 Kiryat Yam SC 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
Hapoel Rishon LeZion to win✗
41%
2.44
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.67
Draw no bet
Hapoel Rishon LeZion (draw no bet)✗
54%
1.86
–
Asian handicap
Kiryat Yam SC +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
–
First team to score
Hapoel Rishon LeZion to score first
49%
2.06
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.53
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Rishon LeZion / FT Hapoel Rishon LeZion✗
23%
4.29
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.64
–
Recent results
Hapoel Rishon LeZion – last 6
DLDDWW
1 May
@ Bnei Yehuda
2–2
D
27 Apr
vs Hapoel Kfar Saba
0–5
L
17 Apr
vs Maccabi Petah Tikva
1–1
D
14 Apr
@ Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
1–1
D
10 Apr
vs Hapoel Acre
3–1
W
3 Apr
@ Hapoel Hadera
2–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Kiryat Yam SC – last 6
LDLDLD
1 May
vs Hapoel Ramat Gan
0–1
L
27 Apr
@ Maccabi Herzliya
0–0
D
17 Apr
vs Hapoel Afula
1–2
L
10 Apr
vs Maccabi Petah Tikva
2–2
D
3 Apr
@ Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
0–2
L
30 Mar
vs Hapoel Acre
0–0
D
0.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hapoel Rishon LeZion and Kiryat Yam SC.
What is the prediction for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC?
On our numbers Hapoel Rishon LeZion have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Kiryat Yam SC 35%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Kiryat Yam SC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Kiryat Yam SC (Liga Leumit) kicks off on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
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.