Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem prediction: 2-3, Israeli Liga Leumit
Data-led preview of Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem, covering form and standings, and landing on a narrow 2-3 call with 33% confidence.
Hapoel Rishon LeZion welcome Hapoel Kfar Shalem to Haberfeld Stadium on 23 October 2026 — 16:30, in round 11. This preview looks at recent results, league position, the record between them and the prices bookmakers are offering, and ends with a call: 2-3.
Form going in
Hapoel Rishon LeZion have 13 for and 8 against across their last six, a sequence of WLWDWD. Hapoel Kfar Shalem return 17 scored and 9 conceded over their last six, reading DDWWWW.
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/10/19 | A vs Maccabi Bnei Reineh | 1-1 | D |
| 2026/10/12 | H vs Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa | 3-0 | W |
| 2026/10/01 | A vs Hapoel Afula | 2-2 | D |
| 2026/09/24 | H vs Maccabi Akhi Nazareth | 1-0 | W |
| 2026/09/17 | A vs Ashdod | 2-3 | L |
| 2026/09/10 | H vs Hapoel Kiryat Yam | 4-2 | W |
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/10/19 | H vs Hapoel Akko | 4-0 | W |
| 2026/10/12 | H vs Hapoel Ra'anana | 2-1 | W |
| 2026/10/01 | A vs Maccabi Bnei Reineh | 2-1 | W |
| 2026/09/28 | H vs Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa | 3-1 | W |
| 2026/09/17 | A vs Hapoel Afula | 3-3 | D |
| 2026/09/10 | H vs Maccabi Akhi Nazareth | 3-3 | D |
Where they stand
Hapoel Rishon LeZion are 3rd with 21 points, while Hapoel Kfar Shalem are 4th on 20. With three points or fewer between them, the standings are unlikely to settle this one.
| Hapoel Rishon LeZion | Hapoel Kfar Shalem | |
|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | 4 |
| Points | 21 | 20 |
| Played | 10 | 10 |
| Won / drawn / lost | 6 / 3 / 1 | 6 / 2 / 2 |
| Goals for | 19 | 23 |
| Goals against | 10 | 18 |
| Goal difference | +9 | +5 |
Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem prediction
The numbers shade it towards Hapoel Kfar Shalem. The scoreline that best fits the evidence is 2-3, with a confidence of 33%. It remains close to a coin toss, and it is written that way here.
Hapoel Kfar Shalem to win, 2-3 — confidence 33%.
- Hapoel Rishon LeZion have taken 11 points from their last 6 (WLWDWD); Hapoel Kfar Shalem have taken 14 from their last 6 (DDWWWW).
- In the table Hapoel Rishon LeZion sit 3rd on 21 points, Hapoel Kfar Shalem 4th on 20.
- Taken together, the data leans to Hapoel Kfar Shalem.
Common questions
When do Hapoel Rishon LeZion play Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
Hapoel Rishon LeZion host Hapoel Kfar Shalem on 23 October 2026 — 16:30 at Haberfeld Stadium.
Who is predicted to win Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem?
Hapoel Kfar Shalem are the pick. Our reading of the form, the table and the market ends at 2-3, with a stated confidence of 33%. It is an interpretation of the data, not a certainty.
Where is Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem being played?
At Haberfeld Stadium.
This is a reading of the data, not a certainty. Any match can go the other way, and nothing here is advice to stake money. See how our past predictions actually went.
