Hapoel Hadera vs Netanya Prediction: 21/10/2024

In a highly competitive race for promotion, Hapoel Hadera has surged to the top of the Ligat ha’Al standings thanks to an impressive run of eight wins in their last nine matches. The team has shown particular dominance at home, winning all five of their recent home games. On the other hand, Netanya has struggled on the road, losing 10 of their 13 away games in the third tier this season.

Recent trends suggest that Hapoel Hadera’s home games tend to be low-scoring affairs, with 13 of their last 19 Ligat ha’Al fixtures featuring under 3.5 goals. A similar pattern emerges for Netanya’s away matches, as 13 of their last 19 games on the road have also seen three goals or fewer.

Matches between these two teams often see both sides finding the back of the net. In 10 of Netanya’s last 13 away games, both teams have scored, and this has also been the case in 13 of Hapoel Hadera’s last 19 home matches at this level. Therefore, it’s likely that neither goalkeeper will keep a clean sheet in this encounter.

 

Prediction

Netanya has been involved in 16 matches with three or fewer goals in their last 19 Ligat ha’Al fixtures, including a previous loss to Hapoel Hadera. Meanwhile, 18 of Hapoel Hadera’s last 21 home games in the top flight have also seen under 3.5 goals. A similar outcome is expected here.

Prediction: Hapoel Hadera 1 : 1 Netanya