Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hapoel Rishon LeZion welcome Hapoel Kfar Saba for a Liga Leumit fixture on Tuesday 18 August (17:30 WAT). In the table, Hapoel Rishon LeZion are 7th, upper half, on 22 points after 13 matches; Hapoel Kfar Saba are 9th (lower half) with 15.
Current form
Hapoel Rishon LeZion, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Kladno, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.7 conceded per game.
Hapoel Kfar Saba, last 5: DDLLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Hapoel Ramat Gan, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours Hapoel Kfar Saba, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.2 for Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Apr 2026) it ended Hapoel Rishon LeZion 0–5 Hapoel Kfar Saba. The last 2 head-to-heads: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1 win, Hapoel Kfar Saba 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.5 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1.5 xG, Hapoel Kfar Saba 1.3 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hapoel Rishon LeZion 44%, draw 21%, Hapoel Kfar Saba 34%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) 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: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Hapoel Kfar Saba. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hapoel Rishon LeZion44%fair 2.25 · @2.15
Draw21%fair 4.70 · @3.45
Hapoel Kfar Saba34%fair 2.92 · @2.95
2.81Expected goals
1.52Hapoel Rishon LeZion xG
1.29Hapoel Kfar Saba xG
61%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1.5 – 1.3 Hapoel Kfar Saba 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✓
44%
2.25
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.64
1.60
Draw no bet
Hapoel Rishon LeZion (draw no bet)✓
56%
1.77
–
Asian handicap
Hapoel Kfar Saba +1 (Asian handicap)✗
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
1.36
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
–
First team to score
Hapoel Rishon LeZion to score first✓
51%
1.97
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.43
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Rishon LeZion / FT Hapoel Rishon LeZion✗
What is the prediction for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba?
On our numbers Hapoel Rishon LeZion have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Hapoel Kfar Saba 34%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Hapoel Kfar Saba, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Saba (Liga Leumit) kicks off on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 17:30 (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.
