MACCABI KIRYAT MALACHI VS HAPOEL AZOR - ISRAEL: LIGA ALEF, SOUTH MATCH PREVIEW
ISRAEL: LIGA ALEF, SOUTH MATCH DETAILS: MACCABI KIRYAT MALACHI VS HAPOEL AZOR
As Maccabi Kiryat Malachi prepare to host Hapoel Azor on February 6, 2026, with kick-off at 12:00, this ISRAEL: Liga Alef, South fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
MACCABI KIRYAT MALACHI PREVIEW IN ISRAEL: LIGA ALEF, SOUTH
Maccabi Kiryat Malachi, currently 6th in the standings with 27 points from 18 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 16 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HAPOEL AZOR PREVIEW IN ISRAEL: LIGA ALEF, SOUTH
Hapoel Azor, sitting 13th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 9 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR MACCABI KIRYAT MALACHI VS HAPOEL AZOR
Recent meetings between Maccabi Kiryat Malachi and Hapoel Azor have been competitive, with Hapoel Azor claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2).
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against FC Jerusalem, Maccabi Kiryat Malachi recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.
Hapoel Azor's last outing came against Beitar Yavne, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Maccabi Kiryat Malachi are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Maccabi Kiryat Malachi and Hapoel Azor are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR MACCABI KIRYAT MALACHI VS HAPOEL AZOR
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Maccabi Kiryat Malachi's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Hapoel Azor's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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