Kiryat Yam vs Hapoel Afula: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Kiryat Yam SC prepare to host Hapoel Afula on April 17, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this ISRAEL: Liga Leumit fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Kiryat Yam SC, currently 6th in the standings with 42 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 23 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws 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.

Hapoel Afula, sitting 12th with 33 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 14 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 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Kiryat Yam SC and Hapoel Afula have favored Hapoel Afula, with Hapoel Afula claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Bnei Yehuda, Kiryat Yam SC recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Hapoel Afula's last outing came against Hapoel Nof HaGalil, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Kiryat Yam SC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Kiryat Yam SC and Hapoel Afula 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: Kiryat Yam SC's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Hapoel Afula's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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