Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Haifa: match statistics
Ironi Kiryat Shmona demonstrates better offensive form at home, scoring an average of 1.11 goals per home match with a higher xG coefficient (1.73) compared to Hapoel Haifa's away xG (1.41). The hosts hold the advantage in possession (52% vs 46%) and register more shots on target (5 vs 3.88), indicating greater control of the game. Hapoel Haifa loses a staggering 63% of their away matches and has earned just 0.2 points per match in their last 5 outings, showing very poor disposition. Although both teams have defensive issues, the higher offensive efficiency of the hosts and the visitors' dismal away record (0% draws in away matches this season) argue for an Ironi Kiryat Shmona victory. The disparity between the hosts' home performance and the visitors' away performance makes this a favorable fixture for the team from Kiryat Shmona.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Haifa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ironi Kiryat Shmona played against Hapoel Haifa in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The game was played on January 19, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Ironi Kiryat Shmona has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Hapoel Haifa has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.72. Hapoel Haifa scores 1.39 and allows 1.72. Games in this league average 3.15 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of Ironi Kiryat Shmona's games and 56% of Hapoel Haifa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 72% and 50%, 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, 1.59 to 1.50 per game. Ironi Kiryat Shmona takes 13.5 shots per game, while Hapoel Haifa takes 12.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Ironi Kiryat Shmona leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Hapoel Haifa leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ironi Kiryat Shmona's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Hapoel Haifa, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Israeli Premier League games average 3.15 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Ironi Kiryat Shmona demonstrates better offensive form at home, scoring an average of 1.11 goals per home match with a higher xG coefficient (1.73) compared to Hapoel Haifa's away xG (1.41). The hosts hold the advantage in possession (52% vs 46%) and register more shots on target (5 vs 3.88), indicating greater control of the game. Hapoel Haifa loses a staggering 63% of their away matches and has earned just 0.2 points per match in their last 5 outings, showing very poor disposition. Although both teams have defensive issues, the higher offensive efficiency of the hosts and the visitors' dismal away record (0% draws in away matches this season) argue for an Ironi Kiryat Shmona victory. The disparity between the hosts' home performance and the visitors' away performance makes this a favorable fixture for the team from Kiryat Shmona.
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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 | Hapoel Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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 Haifa is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 1.4 pts / game - Hapoel Haifa
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.
Hapoel Haifa is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 1.39 goals / game - Hapoel Haifa
Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Hapoel Haifa keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
Hapoel Haifa scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Ironi Kiryat Shmona keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - Hapoel Haifa
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 Haifa is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / game - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 1.22 pts / game - Hapoel Haifa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ironi Kiryat Shmona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hapoel Haifa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). 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
Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Hapoel Haifa
* 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 | Hapoel Haifa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.06 | 3.15 | • 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 59% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 72% | 60% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 67% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 79% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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, 1 draw and 0 losses against Hapoel Haifa. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Haifa?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Ironi Kiryat Shmona 3:1 Hapoel Haifa. 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 Hapoel Haifa?
Ironi Kiryat Shmona score 1.33 goals per game on average and Hapoel Haifa 1.39. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Ironi Kiryat Shmona's matches and 56% of Hapoel Haifa's.
What form are Ironi Kiryat Shmona and Hapoel Haifa in?
Over the last 5 games Ironi Kiryat Shmona have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Hapoel Haifa 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Haifa?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Hapoel Haifa: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.