Ashdod vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona: match statistics
Despite a difficult run of form with five consecutive losses, Ashdod holds the advantage as hosts against the bottom-of-the-table team. Ironi Kiryat Shmona displays the league's weakest away form with 63% losses and only 13% wins on the road. Both teams are in crisis, but xG statistics (1.33 vs 1.41) and scoring efficiency (1.44 vs 1.13 goals per match) slightly favor the hosts. Ashdod scores more in home matches and possesses a better shot conversion rate (13% vs 10%), which could be pivotal in this fixture. A tight match is expected with an edge for the hosts, who have a chance to break their dismal losing streak against the league's weakest away side.
Ashdod vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ashdod played against Ironi Kiryat Shmona in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 2:5.
Recent form
Ashdod has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Ironi Kiryat Shmona has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Ashdod scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 2.00. Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores 1.12 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 3.13 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Ashdod's games and 76% of Ironi Kiryat Shmona's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 71%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ironi Kiryat Shmona has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.32 per game. Ashdod takes 11.5 shots per game, while Ironi Kiryat Shmona takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Ashdod leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Ironi Kiryat Shmona leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ashdod's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Ironi Kiryat Shmona, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Israeli Premier League games average 3.13 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Despite a difficult run of form with five consecutive losses, Ashdod holds the advantage as hosts against the bottom-of-the-table team. Ironi Kiryat Shmona displays the league's weakest away form with 63% losses and only 13% wins on the road. Both teams are in crisis, but xG statistics (1.33 vs 1.41) and scoring efficiency (1.44 vs 1.13 goals per match) slightly favor the hosts. Ashdod scores more in home matches and possesses a better shot conversion rate (13% vs 10%), which could be pivotal in this fixture. A tight match is expected with an edge for the hosts, who have a chance to break their dismal losing streak against the league's weakest away side.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ashdod | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ashdod is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Ashdod · 1.12 goals / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Ironi Kiryat Shmona is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Ashdod · 1.71 goals / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Ashdod scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Ironi Kiryat Shmona keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 meczów).
Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Ashdod keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ashdod
Over / Under - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ashdod - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ashdod
Ironi Kiryat Shmona
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Israeli Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Ashdod | Liga | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.29 | 3.13 | ▼ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 58% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 60% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 25% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 79% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Ashdod's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ashdod vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Ashdod 2:5 Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ashdod vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Ashdod score 1.29 goals per game on average and Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1.12. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.13 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Ashdod's matches and 76% of Ironi Kiryat Shmona's.
What form are Ashdod and Ironi Kiryat Shmona in?
Over the last 5 games Ashdod have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Ironi Kiryat Shmona 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ashdod vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ashdod vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.