Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams, which points towards a draw. Hapoel Katamon sits in 13th place and has poor home form (18% win rate at home), although they have registered 4 draws in their last 5 matches overall. Ironi Kiryat Shmona (12th place) shows slightly better offensive efficiency in away games (1.55 goals per match vs 0.91 for the hosts), but they also have an identical recent form (4 draws, 1 loss). Both teams have similar win rates at their respective venues (both 18%), high loss percentages (both 55%), and an almost identical goal difference. Considering the current streak of draws for both sides and their balanced sporting level, the most probable outcome is a share of the points.
Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hapoel Katamon played against Ironi Kiryat Shmona in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Hapoel Katamon has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Ironi Kiryat Shmona has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Hapoel Katamon scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 1.48. Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores 1.43 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 3.09 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Hapoel Katamon's games and 83% of Ironi Kiryat Shmona's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 74%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ironi Kiryat Shmona has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.31 per game. Hapoel Katamon takes 10.6 shots per game, while Ironi Kiryat Shmona takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Hapoel Katamon leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Ironi Kiryat Shmona leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hapoel Katamon's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Ironi Kiryat Shmona, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Israeli Premier League games average 3.09 goals. Both teams score in 59% 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
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams, which points towards a draw. Hapoel Katamon sits in 13th place and has poor home form (18% win rate at home), although they have registered 4 draws in their last 5 matches overall. Ironi Kiryat Shmona (12th place) shows slightly better offensive efficiency in away games (1.55 goals per match vs 0.91 for the hosts), but they also have an identical recent form (4 draws, 1 loss). Both teams have similar win rates at their respective venues (both 18%), high loss percentages (both 55%), and an almost identical goal difference. Considering the current streak of draws for both sides and their balanced sporting level, the most probable outcome is a share of the points.
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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
| Hapoel Katamon | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.30 |
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.
Hapoel Katamon is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Hapoel Katamon · 1 pts / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
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.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona is 49% better for: goals scored per game.
0.96 goals / game - Hapoel Katamon · 1.43 goals / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Hapoel Katamon is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Hapoel Katamon · 1.83 goals / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Hapoel Katamon scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Ironi Kiryat Shmona keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 meczów).
Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Hapoel Katamon keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 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 - Hapoel Katamon
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.
Hapoel Katamon is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / game - Hapoel Katamon · 1 pts / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hapoel Katamon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Hapoel Katamon
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
| Hapoel Katamon | Liga | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.43 | 3.09 | ▲ 3.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 59% | ▲ 83% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 60% | ▲ 74% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 25% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 67% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 80% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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 Hapoel Katamon'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 Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Hapoel Katamon 0:1 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 Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Hapoel Katamon score 0.96 goals per game on average and Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1.43. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Hapoel Katamon's matches and 83% of Ironi Kiryat Shmona's.
What form are Hapoel Katamon and Ironi Kiryat Shmona in?
Over the last 5 games Hapoel Katamon have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
The statistical background for Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.