Good pick · fair odds 1.59 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultHapoel Rishon LeZion to win ✗49% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✗80% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.71
Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hapoel Rishon LeZion travel to face Hapoel Afula on Thursday 1 October in the Liga Leumit – the ball rolls at 17:00 WAT. In the table, Hapoel Afula are 5th, upper half, on 24 points after 13 matches; Hapoel Rishon LeZion are 7th (upper half) with 22. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Hapoel Afula, last 5: WDLLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Hapoel Acre, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Hapoel Rishon LeZion, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Maccabi Ahi Nazareth, at home. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Momentum favours Hapoel Rishon LeZion, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.7 for Hapoel Afula.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hapoel Afula 1.4 xG, Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1.8 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 61% and GG at 63%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hapoel Afula 31%, draw 20%, Hapoel Rishon LeZion 49%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (63%, odds 1.53). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hapoel Afula 1–1 Hapoel Rishon LeZion. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hapoel Afula31%fair 3.24 · @2.90
Draw20%fair 5.02 · @3.60
Hapoel Rishon LeZion49%fair 2.03 · @2.00
3.14Expected goals
1.36Hapoel Afula xG
1.78Hapoel Rishon LeZion xG
63%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
1–29%
0–18%
2–17%
0–27%
2–26%
From our goals model: Hapoel Afula 1.4 – 1.8 Hapoel Rishon LeZion 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✗
49%
2.03
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✗
80%
1.25
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.59
1.53
Draw no bet
Hapoel Rishon LeZion (draw no bet)
61%
1.63
–
Asian handicap
Hapoel Afula +1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
–
First team to score
Hapoel Rishon LeZion to score first
54%
1.84
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
38%
2.61
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Rishon LeZion / FT Hapoel Rishon LeZion✗
29%
3.44
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.71
–
Recent results
Hapoel Afula – last 6
WDLLWW
24 Sep
@ Hapoel Acre
3–0
W
17 Sep
vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem
3–3
D
10 Sep
@ Maccabi Bnei Raina
2–4
L
6 Sep
vs Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
0–1
L
31 Aug
vs Hapoel Ra'anana
3–2
W
24 Aug
@ Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
1–0
W
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Hapoel Rishon LeZion – last 6
WLWWWW
24 Sep
vs Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
1–0
W
17 Sep
@ Ashdod
2–3
L
10 Sep
vs Kiryat Yam SC
4–2
W
30 Aug
vs Kafr Qasim
2–1
W
24 Aug
@ Maccabi Kiryat Gat
2–1
W
18 Aug
vs Hapoel Kfar Saba
2–0
W
2.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hapoel Afula and Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
What is the prediction for Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion?
On our numbers Hapoel Afula have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Hapoel Rishon LeZion 49%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Afula 1–1 Hapoel Rishon LeZion, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion?
Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Rishon LeZion (Liga Leumit) kicks off on Thursday 1 October 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.
