Hapoel Afula vs Maccabi Jaffa: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hapoel Afula prepare to host Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this ISRAEL: Liga Leumit fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hapoel Afula, currently 11th in the standings with 28 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 12 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss 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 9 goals.

Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa, sitting 15th with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 11 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 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Afula and Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa have been competitive, with Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa 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 Hapoel Acre, Hapoel Afula recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa's last outing came against Bnei Yehuda, where they secured a 4-4 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Afula are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Afula and Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa 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 a moderate number of goals: Hapoel Afula's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa's games average 2.6 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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