Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:45 WAT, Saturday 5 September: Hapoel Katamon v Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the Ligat Ha'al, played at Teddy Stadium. In the table, Hapoel Katamon are 10th, lower half, on 9 points after 10 matches; Ironi Kiryat Shmona are 11th (lower half) with 7. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Hapoel Katamon, last 5: LLWWD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Hapoel Petah Tikva, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona, last 5: WLLWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Ironi Tiberias, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hapoel Katamon 1.6 xG, Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1.7 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 63% and GG at 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hapoel Katamon 36%, draw 22%, Ironi Kiryat Shmona 42%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.91.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (55%, odds 1.91 – longer than our fair 1.82, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hapoel Katamon 1–1 Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hapoel Katamon36%fair 2.79 · @2.50
Draw22%fair 4.45 · @3.20
Ironi Kiryat Shmona42%fair 2.40 · @2.45
3.25Expected goals
1.56Hapoel Katamon xG
1.69Ironi Kiryat Shmona xG
55%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
1–29%
2–18%
2–27%
0–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Hapoel Katamon 1.6 – 1.7 Ironi Kiryat Shmona 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
Ironi Kiryat Shmona to win✗
42%
2.40
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.82
1.91
Draw no bet
Ironi Kiryat Shmona (draw no bet)✗
54%
1.86
–
Asian handicap
Hapoel Katamon +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
–
First team to score
Ironi Kiryat Shmona to score first✓
50%
2.00
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
38%
2.65
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ironi Kiryat Shmona / FT Ironi Kiryat Shmona✗
25%
4.03
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.55
–
Recent results
Hapoel Katamon – last 6
LLWWDW
29 Aug
@ Hapoel Petah Tikva
0–1
L
23 Aug
vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
2–5
L
17 Aug
@ Maccabi Haifa
1–0
W
9 Aug
vs Hapoel Petah Tikva
3–1
W
5 Aug
@ Hapoel Ramat Gan
2–2
D
2 Aug
vs Maccabi Petah Tikva
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Ironi Kiryat Shmona – last 6
WLLWWW
29 Aug
vs Ironi Tiberias
2–0
W
22 Aug
@ Maccabi Petah Tikva
1–2
L
16 Aug
vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
1–2
L
8 Aug
@ Hapoel Haifa
3–1
W
4 Aug
vs Bnei Sakhnin
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Ironi Tiberias
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hapoel Katamon and Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
What is the prediction for Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
On our numbers Hapoel Katamon have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Ironi Kiryat Shmona 42%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Katamon 1–1 Ironi Kiryat Shmona, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona (Ligat Ha'al) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 17:45 (West Africa Time) at Teddy Stadium.
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.
