Hapoel Haifa vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:30 WAT, Saturday 8 August: Hapoel Haifa v Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup Ligat Al, played at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
Current form
Hapoel Haifa, last 5: WWWWD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Bnei Sakhnin, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Bnei Sakhnin, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hapoel Haifa 1.5 xG, Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1.4 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hapoel Haifa 39%, draw 24%, Ironi Kiryat Shmona 36%.
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 Haifa 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 Haifa39%fair 2.55 · @2.40
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.40
Ironi Kiryat Shmona36%fair 2.74 · @2.55
2.88Expected goals
1.52Hapoel Haifa xG
1.36Ironi Kiryat Shmona xG
61%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–18%
2–06%
From our goals model: Hapoel Haifa 1.5 – 1.4 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
Hapoel Haifa to win✗
39%
2.55
2.40
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.32
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.60
Draw no bet
Hapoel Haifa (draw no bet)✗
52%
1.93
–
Asian handicap
Ironi Kiryat Shmona +1 (Asian handicap)✓
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
68%
1.47
1.36
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
First team to score
Hapoel Haifa to score first✓
50%
2.01
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.46
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hapoel Haifa / FT Hapoel Haifa✗
24%
4.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.36
–
Recent results
Hapoel Haifa – last 6
WWWWDD
1 Aug
@ Bnei Sakhnin
2–1
W
28 Jul
vs Ironi Tiberias
3–1
W
25 Jul
@ Maccabi Haifa
3–2
W
18 May
vs Bnei Sakhnin
3–0
W
13 May
@ Maccabi Netanya
1–1
D
29 Apr
vs Ironi Tiberias
1–1
D
2.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Ironi Kiryat Shmona – last 6
WWWLWW
4 Aug
vs Bnei Sakhnin
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Ironi Tiberias
1–0
W
28 Jul
vs Maccabi Haifa
3–0
W
18 May
vs Ashdod
2–3
L
13 May
@ Bnei Sakhnin
4–0
W
29 Apr
vs Maccabi Netanya
1–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hapoel Haifa and Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
What is the prediction for Hapoel Haifa vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Hapoel Haifa vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
On our numbers Hapoel Haifa have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Ironi Kiryat Shmona 36%.
How many goals will there be in Hapoel Haifa vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hapoel Haifa vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Our predicted score is Hapoel Haifa 1–1 Ironi Kiryat Shmona, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Hapoel Haifa vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Hapoel Haifa vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona (Toto Cup Ligat Al) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Sammy Ofer 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.
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