Shmona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Ironi Kiryat Shmona prepare to host Maccabi Tel Aviv on February 2, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 under referee Leiba, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Ironi Kiryat Shmona, currently 12th in the standings with 21 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 33 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 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, sitting 4th with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 22 points from 12 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Ironi Kiryat Shmona and Maccabi Tel Aviv have favored Maccabi Tel Aviv, with Maccabi Tel Aviv claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-4). This fixture has generally favored Maccabi Tel Aviv in recent years.

In their previous league match against Ironi Tiberias, Ironi Kiryat Shmona recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Tenenbaum, Sholmyster, Ljubisavljevic, Deri, Darwish, Benbenishti, Martinez, Pacheco, Mordechai, Musa Alli, Ugarriza. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's last outing came against Beitar Jerusalem, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Melika, Revivo, Shlomo, Heitor, Asante, Noy, Shahar, Sahiti, Peretz, Davida, Abu Farkhi. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Ironi Kiryat Shmona are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Maccabi Tel Aviv are likely to mirror that shape. 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 4.3 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Maccabi Tel Aviv's games average 2.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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