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
Key match information
Hapoel Katamon play Ironi Kiryat Shmona in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The match date is 21 February 2026 at 17:30. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Hapoel Katamon: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Ironi Kiryat Shmona: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hapoel Katamon scores 0.79 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores 1.52 and concedes 1.61. League average: 2.97 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hapoel Katamon 48%, Ironi Kiryat Shmona 70%. Over 2.5: Hapoel Katamon 39%, Ironi Kiryat Shmona 64%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Ironi Kiryat Shmona has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.31. Hapoel Katamon: 11.0 shots per match, Ironi Kiryat Shmona: 13.2.
Match halves
Hapoel Katamon: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.42. Ironi Kiryat Shmona: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.85.
Goals by minute
Hapoel Katamon: 76-90+ (6 goals). Ironi Kiryat Shmona: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Israeli Premier League: 2.97 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Hapoel Katamon | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Hapoel Katamon · 2 pts / match - 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 92% better for: goals scored per match.
0.79 goals / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.52 goals / match - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Hapoel Katamon is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.3 goals / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.61 goals / match - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Hapoel Katamon scores in 64% of matches (21 of 33 matches), while Ironi Kiryat Shmona keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 33 matches).
Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores in 88% of matches (29 of 33 matches), while Hapoel Katamon keeps a clean sheet in 33% (11 of 33 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Hapoel Katamon
Over / Under — Ironi Kiryat Shmona
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / match - Hapoel Katamon · 1.09 pts / match - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hapoel Katamon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 21%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hapoel Katamon
Ironi Kiryat Shmona
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 2.09 | 2.97 | ▲ 3.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 55% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 55% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 67% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 78% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Hapoel Katamon 1 - 0 - 1 Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 is the head-to-head record between Hapoel Katamon and Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hapoel Katamon won 1, Ironi Kiryat Shmona won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hapoel Katamon vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona?
Hapoel Katamon score 0.79 goals per game on average and Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1.52. The Israeli Premier League average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Hapoel Katamon's matches and 70% of Ironi Kiryat Shmona's.
What form are Hapoel Katamon and Ironi Kiryat Shmona in?
Over the last 5 games Hapoel Katamon have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Ironi Kiryat Shmona 3-1-1 (2.00 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.