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 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.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, sitting 3rd with 46 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 strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 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). Over the past few seasons, Maccabi Tel Aviv have held the upper hand in this matchup.

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. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's last outing came against Ashdod, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Melika, Revivo, Heitor, Asante, Ben Harush, Sissokho, Andrade, Varela, Peretz, Sahiti, Abu Farkhi. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

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 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Maccabi Tel Aviv's games average 3.3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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