Hapoel Afula vs H. Akko Prediction: 9/10/2024

Hapoel Afula has been exceptionally strong at home, securing wins in 17 of their last 20 matches on their turf. In stark contrast, H. Akko has struggled significantly in their away games, facing defeat in 14 of their last 21 matches on the road, including a recent loss against Hapoel Afula earlier this year.

In terms of scoring, H. Akko’s away games have frequently been low-scoring affairs, with seven of their last 12 away matches featuring fewer than 2.5 goals. The team is known for its defensive play in the Leumit League. On the other hand, Hapoel Afula’s home games have also tended toward minimal scoring, with all five of their recent home fixtures seeing no more than two goals each.

Interestingly, it’s rare for Hapoel Afula to both score and allow goals in the same match, with this occurring only three times in their last 11 league matches. Similarly, H. Akko’s games seldom see goals from both teams, with just six out of 21 matches featuring goals on both sides, indicating a strong likelihood of at least one clean sheet in their upcoming encounter.

 

Prediction

H. Akko’s poor form on the road, with six defeats in their last eight away games and a total of 16 goals conceded, does not bode well as they face a formidable Hapoel Afula team. Hapoel Afula, on a roll with 20 goals scored in their recent matches, have collected 18 of the last 21 possible points. Given these dynamics, a victory for Hapoel Afula seems likely.

Prediction: Hapoel Afula 1, H. Akko 0