Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hapoel Rishon LeZion welcome Hapoel Kfar Shalem for a Liga Leumit fixture on Friday 23 October (14:00 WAT). In the table, Hapoel Rishon LeZion are 7th, upper half, on 22 points after 13 matches; Hapoel Kfar Shalem are 3rd (among the top four) with 29.
Current form
Hapoel Rishon LeZion, last 5: DWDWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Maccabi Bnei Raina, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Hapoel Kfar Shalem, last 5: WWWWD Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Hapoel Acre, at home. The attack is flying at 2.8 goals per game.
Momentum favours Hapoel Kfar Shalem, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.8 for Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
Head to head
When they last met (25 May 2026) it ended Hapoel Rishon LeZion 2–6 Hapoel Kfar Shalem. The last 2 head-to-heads: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1 win, Hapoel Kfar Shalem 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 6.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1.8 xG, Hapoel Kfar Shalem 1.7 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 68% for three or more goals, 68% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hapoel Rishon LeZion 42%, draw 19%, Hapoel Kfar Shalem 38%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Hapoel Kfar Shalem. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hapoel Rishon LeZion42%fair 2.37 · @2.10
Draw19%fair 5.14 · @3.75
Hapoel Kfar Shalem38%fair 2.61 · @2.62
3.50Expected goals
1.80Hapoel Rishon LeZion xG
1.70Hapoel Kfar Shalem xG
68%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–05%
0–15%
From our goals model: Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1.8 – 1.7 Hapoel Kfar Shalem 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✗
42%
2.37
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.47
1.36
Draw no bet
Hapoel Rishon LeZion (draw no bet)✗
52%
1.91
–
Asian handicap
Hapoel Kfar Shalem +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
–
First team to score
Hapoel Rishon LeZion to score first✗
50%
2.01
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Rishon LeZion / FT Hapoel Rishon LeZion✗
What is the prediction for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
On our numbers Hapoel Rishon LeZion have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Hapoel Kfar Shalem 38%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1–1 Hapoel Kfar Shalem, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem (Liga Leumit) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 14:00 (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.
