Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 24 August the Liga Leumit brings Maccabi Ahi Nazareth against Hapoel Afula. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, Maccabi Ahi Nazareth are 11th, lower half, on 14 points after 13 matches; Hapoel Afula are 5th (upper half) with 24.
Current form
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth, last 3: LWW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Hapoel Ra'anana, away. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Hapoel Afula, last 5: WWWLD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Ashdod, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 1.1 xG, Hapoel Afula 1.2 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 36%, draw 22%, Hapoel Afula 42%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 1–1 Hapoel Afula. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth36%fair 2.79 · @2.55
Draw22%fair 4.45 · @3.25
Hapoel Afula42%fair 2.40 · @2.50
2.27Expected goals
1.08Maccabi Ahi Nazareth xG
1.19Hapoel Afula xG
56%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–112%
1–011%
0–010%
1–28%
0–27%
From our goals model: Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 1.1 – 1.2 Hapoel Afula 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 Afula to win✓
42%
2.40
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.78
1.73
Draw no bet
Hapoel Afula (draw no bet)✓
54%
1.86
–
Asian handicap
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
69%
1.46
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
First team to score
Hapoel Afula to score first✓
47%
2.12
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
47%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Afula / FT Hapoel Afula✓
22%
4.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.62
–
Recent results
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth – last 3
LWW
18 Aug
@ Hapoel Ra'anana
0–2
L
20 Feb
@ Ironi Baka El Garbiya
3–0
W
13 Feb
vs Hapoel Migdal HaEmek
4–2
W
2.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Hapoel Afula – last 6
WWWLDD
18 Aug
vs Ashdod
2–0
W
18 Jul
vs Dobrudzha
3–2
W
25 May
vs Kafr Qasim
2–0
W
19 May
@ Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
1–4
L
8 May
@ Hapoel Hadera
1–1
D
4 May
vs Hapoel Ra'anana
0–0
D
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Maccabi Ahi Nazareth and Hapoel Afula.
What is the prediction for Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula?
On our numbers Maccabi Ahi Nazareth have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Hapoel Afula 42%.
How many goals will there be in Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula?
Our predicted score is Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 1–1 Hapoel Afula, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula?
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth vs Hapoel Afula (Liga Leumit) kicks off on Monday 24 August 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.
