Hapoel Hadera vs SC Ashdod Prediction: 30/9/2024

Hapoel Hadera has been on a hot streak at home, achieving six wins during an undefeated run that has significantly boosted their morale. In stark contrast, SC Ashdod has been struggling on the road, failing to secure a win in their last 11 away games in Ligat ha’Al and facing nine losses in those matches.

Despite the exciting nature of their games, it’s important to note that the majority of recent matches for both teams have not been high-scoring affairs. Specifically, 12 of Hapoel Hadera’s last 13 games and 11 of SC Ashdod’s last 12 have ended with fewer than 3.5 goals scored.

SC Ashdod has been a team to watch, with a sequence of seven straight Ligat ha’Al wins lifting them in the standings, despite only managing one clean sheet in these matches. Hapoel Hadera has had a balanced offensive and defensive play at home, scoring and conceding in ten of their last 12 home matches, indicating that their forwards and defenders are equally active.

 

Prediction

While SC Ashdod’s recent away form has been poor, with nine losses out of 13 away games, Hapoel Hadera appears to be overcoming a rough patch, having won two of their last three matches in the league. Given both teams’ recent performances and scoring trends, a draw seems a plausible outcome.

Prediction: Hapoel Hadera 1, SC Ashdod 1