Shmona vs Sakhnin: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Ironi Kiryat Shmona prepare to host Bnei Sakhnin on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Ironi Kiryat Shmona, currently 10th in the standings with 24 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 31 points. They've earned 12 points from 12 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 a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Bnei Sakhnin, sitting 8th with 29 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 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 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Ironi Kiryat Shmona and Bnei Sakhnin have favored Ironi Kiryat Shmona, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Hapoel Jerusalem FC, Ironi Kiryat Shmona recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Tenenbaum, Shaheen, Ben David, Ljubisavljevic, Darwish, Martinez, Ackah, Sheratzky, Mordechai, Pacheco, Musa Alli. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Bnei Sakhnin's last outing came against Hapoel Tel Aviv, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-2-2 system. Their starting XI featured Abu Nil, Brucic, Hilu, Gantus, Azugi, Bushnak, Maicom, Abuhav, Cudjoe, Miranyan, Salman. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Ironi Kiryat Shmona are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ironi Kiryat Shmona and Bnei Sakhnin 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: Ironi Kiryat Shmona's fixtures have averaged 4 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Bnei Sakhnin's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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