Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem: match statistics
Beitar Jerusalem is the clear favorite for this encounter. The visitors occupy 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 11 wins, 3 draws, and only 2 losses, while Ironi Kiryat Shmona sits in 12th position with just 3 wins this season. The form of both teams is diametrically different – Beitar has won all of their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding only 4, whereas the hosts have won just 1 of their last 5 games. In away matches, Beitar Jerusalem demonstrates phenomenal efficiency with an 86% win rate, averaging 3.29 goals per game and never finishing a match without scoring. The hosts have a weak defense, conceding an average of 1.25 goals per home game, and their shot conversion rate is a mere 7%, which is a very low indicator. Additionally, Beitar's advantage in possession (62% vs 54%) and superior goal difference (+13 vs -1) clearly point to an away victory.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ironi Kiryat Shmona played against Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Ironi Kiryat Shmona has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Beitar Jerusalem has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.69. Beitar Jerusalem scores 2.38 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 3.17 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Ironi Kiryat Shmona's games and 69% of Beitar Jerusalem's. The Over 2.5 rates are 69% and 69%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Beitar Jerusalem has the higher season xG average, 1.80 to 1.60 per game. Ironi Kiryat Shmona takes 13.4 shots per game, while Beitar Jerusalem takes 15.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Ironi Kiryat Shmona leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Beitar Jerusalem leads at halftime in 31% and scores 1.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ironi Kiryat Shmona's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Beitar Jerusalem, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Israeli Premier League games average 3.17 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Beitar Jerusalem is the clear favorite for this encounter. The visitors occupy 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 11 wins, 3 draws, and only 2 losses, while Ironi Kiryat Shmona sits in 12th position with just 3 wins this season. The form of both teams is diametrically different – Beitar has won all of their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding only 4, whereas the hosts have won just 1 of their last 5 games. In away matches, Beitar Jerusalem demonstrates phenomenal efficiency with an 86% win rate, averaging 3.29 goals per game and never finishing a match without scoring. The hosts have a weak defense, conceding an average of 1.25 goals per home game, and their shot conversion rate is a mere 7%, which is a very low indicator. Additionally, Beitar's advantage in possession (62% vs 54%) and superior goal difference (+13 vs -1) clearly point to an away victory.
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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
| Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Beitar Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.39 |
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.
Beitar Jerusalem is 550% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 2.6 pts / game - Beitar Jerusalem
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.
Beitar Jerusalem is 111% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 2.38 goals / game - Beitar Jerusalem
Beitar Jerusalem is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.69 goals / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 1.13 goals / game - Beitar Jerusalem
Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Beitar Jerusalem keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 meczów).
Beitar Jerusalem scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Ironi Kiryat Shmona keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 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 - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Over / Under - Beitar Jerusalem
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.
Beitar Jerusalem is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 1.38 pts / game - Beitar Jerusalem
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ironi Kiryat Shmona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 19%. 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.
Beitar Jerusalem - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 69%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
* 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 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - 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
Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Beitar Jerusalem
* 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
| Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Liga | Beitar Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.81 | 3.17 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 59% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 62% | ▲ 69% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 24% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 68% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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 Ironi Kiryat Shmona's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Beitar Jerusalem. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1:2 Beitar Jerusalem. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem?
Ironi Kiryat Shmona score 1.13 goals per game on average and Beitar Jerusalem 2.38. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Ironi Kiryat Shmona's matches and 69% of Beitar Jerusalem's.
What form are Ironi Kiryat Shmona and Beitar Jerusalem in?
Over the last 5 games Ironi Kiryat Shmona have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Beitar Jerusalem 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem?
The statistical background for Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Beitar Jerusalem — 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.