HAPOEL AFULA VS KAFR QASIM - ISRAEL: LIGA LEUMIT, RELEGATION GROUP MATCH PREVIEW
ISRAEL: LIGA LEUMIT, RELEGATION GROUP MATCH DETAILS: HAPOEL AFULA VS KAFR QASIM
As Hapoel Afula prepare to host Kafr Qasim on May 25, 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 PREVIEW IN ISRAEL: LIGA LEUMIT, RELEGATION GROUP
Hapoel Afula, currently 11th in the standings with 42 points from 36 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 18 points from 18 home 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 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
KAFR QASIM PREVIEW IN ISRAEL: LIGA LEUMIT, RELEGATION GROUP
Kafr Qasim, sitting 12th with 41 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 17 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR HAPOEL AFULA VS KAFR QASIM
Recent meetings between Hapoel Afula and Kafr Qasim have been competitive, with Kafr Qasim claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1).
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa, Hapoel Afula recorded a 1-4 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.
Kafr Qasim's last outing came against Hapoel Raanana, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Hapoel Afula are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Afula and Kafr Qasim 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 HAPOEL AFULA VS KAFR QASIM
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Hapoel Afula's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Kafr Qasim's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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