Hapoel Afula vs H. Raanana: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hapoel Afula prepare to host Hapoel Raanana on May 4, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this ISRAEL: Liga Leumit, Relegation Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hapoel Afula, currently 8th in the standings with 1 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 14 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Hapoel Raanana, sitting 3rd with 3 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned -17 points from -15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Afula and Hapoel Raanana have favored Hapoel Raanana, ending in a 1-1 draw. Over the past few seasons, Hapoel Raanana have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Hapoel Acre, Hapoel Afula recorded a 1-4 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Hapoel Raanana's last outing came against Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Afula are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Afula and Hapoel Raanana 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Hapoel Afula's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Hapoel Raanana's games average 1.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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