Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: match statistics
Maccabi Tel Aviv appears to be the favorite in this match despite their recent poor form. The visitors show solid away statistics: a 50% win rate, an average of 2 goals per match, and a positive goal difference of +10. Ironi Kiryat Shmona sits in a distant 12th place in the table, losing half of their home matches and having a neutral goal difference of 0. Although both teams have been in poor form over the last 5 matches, Maccabi boasts a significantly higher average ball possession (62% vs 53%) and a better shot conversion rate (11% vs 8%). The away side's qualitative advantage and their historical effectiveness on the road point towards a Maccabi Tel Aviv victory, although their current losing streak may affect the team's confidence.
Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Ironi Kiryat Shmona played Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israeli Premier League (Israel). The match was played on 2 February 2026. Final score: 1:4.
Current form
Ironi Kiryat Shmona: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Maccabi Tel Aviv: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores 1.45 and concedes 1.75 goals per match. Maccabi Tel Aviv scores 1.95 and concedes 1.25. League average: 3.12 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ironi Kiryat Shmona 80%, Maccabi Tel Aviv 65%. Over 2.5: Ironi Kiryat Shmona 75%, Maccabi Tel Aviv 65%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
Maccabi Tel Aviv has higher xG: 1.92 vs 1.66. Ironi Kiryat Shmona: 14.0 shots per match, Maccabi Tel Aviv: 15.7.
Match halves
Ironi Kiryat Shmona: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.85. Maccabi Tel Aviv: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 1.15.
Goals by minute
Ironi Kiryat Shmona: 76-90+ (8 goals). Maccabi Tel Aviv: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Israeli Premier League: 3.12 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Maccabi Tel Aviv appears to be the favorite in this match despite their recent poor form. The visitors show solid away statistics: a 50% win rate, an average of 2 goals per match, and a positive goal difference of +10. Ironi Kiryat Shmona sits in a distant 12th place in the table, losing half of their home matches and having a neutral goal difference of 0. Although both teams have been in poor form over the last 5 matches, Maccabi boasts a significantly higher average ball possession (62% vs 53%) and a better shot conversion rate (11% vs 8%). The away side's qualitative advantage and their historical effectiveness on the road point towards a Maccabi Tel Aviv victory, although their current losing streak may affect the team's confidence.
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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
| Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.37 |
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.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 1.4 pts / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
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.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is 34% better for: goals scored per match.
1.45 goals / match - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 1.95 goals / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv is 40% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.75 goals / match - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 1.25 goals / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Ironi Kiryat Shmona scores in 85% of matches (17 of 20 matches), while Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 matches).
Maccabi Tel Aviv scores in 90% of matches (18 of 20 matches), while Ironi Kiryat Shmona keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 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 - Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Over / Under - Maccabi Tel Aviv
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.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Ironi Kiryat Shmona · 1.5 pts / match - Maccabi Tel Aviv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ironi Kiryat Shmona - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Maccabi Tel Aviv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Maccabi Tel Aviv
* 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
| Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Liga | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.20 | 3.12 | • 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 60% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 60% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 24% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 66% | • 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 80% | • 80% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Ironi Kiryat Shmona 0 - 0 - 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
The Israeli Premier League match finished Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1:4 Maccabi Tel Aviv. 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 Maccabi Tel Aviv?
Ironi Kiryat Shmona score 1.45 goals per game on average and Maccabi Tel Aviv 1.95. The Israeli Premier League average is 3.12 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Ironi Kiryat Shmona's matches and 65% of Maccabi Tel Aviv's.
What form are Ironi Kiryat Shmona and Maccabi Tel Aviv in?
Over the last 5 games Ironi Kiryat Shmona have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.