Hapoel Afula vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hapoel Afula prepare to host Hapoel Kfar Shalem on September 17, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this ISRAEL: Liga Leumit fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hapoel Afula, currently 5th in the standings with 9 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 6 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Hapoel Kfar Shalem, sitting 8th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 2 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 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Afula and Hapoel Kfar Shalem have favored Hapoel Kfar Shalem, ending in a 2-2 draw. This fixture has generally favored Hapoel Kfar Shalem in recent years.

In their previous league match against Maccabi Bnei Raina, Hapoel Afula recorded a 2-4 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Hapoel Kfar Shalem's last outing came against Maccabi Ahi Nazareth, where they secured a 3-3 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Afula are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Afula and Hapoel Kfar Shalem 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 plenty of goals: Hapoel Afula's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Hapoel Kfar Shalem's games average 4.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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