HAPOEL AFULA VS HAPOEL HADERA - ISRAEL: LIGA LEUMIT MATCH PREVIEW
ISRAEL: LIGA LEUMIT MATCH DETAILS: HAPOEL AFULA VS HAPOEL HADERA
As Hapoel Afula prepare to host Hapoel Hadera on February 6, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this ISRAEL: Liga Leumit fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
HAPOEL AFULA PREVIEW IN ISRAEL: LIGA LEUMIT
Hapoel Afula, currently 13th in the standings with 25 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 12 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
HAPOEL HADERA PREVIEW IN ISRAEL: LIGA LEUMIT
Hapoel Hadera, sitting 16th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR HAPOEL AFULA VS HAPOEL HADERA
Recent meetings between Hapoel Afula and Hapoel Hadera have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Kafr Qasim, Hapoel Afula recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.
Hapoel Hadera's last outing came against Bnei Yehuda, 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 Hadera 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 HAPOEL HADERA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Hapoel Afula's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Hapoel Hadera's games average 1.7 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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