Match Preview
Ironi Kiryat Shmona will host Hapoel Be'er Sheva at the Kiryat-Shmona Municipal Stadium on Saturday, 18 October, in a match that sees two teams at contrasting ends of the form spectrum. Kiryat Shmona is struggling, having lost their last five matches, which puts them under significant pressure to turn their fortunes around. In contrast, Hapoel Be'er Sheva has shown resilience, managing to secure two wins and three draws in their last five outings.
Historically, this fixture has been competitive, with the last ten encounters yielding four wins for Kiryat Shmona, three for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, and three draws. Notably, both teams have a tendency to score, with seven of those matches seeing both sides find the net. Given Kiryat Shmona's urgent need for points and Be'er Sheva's more stable form, this match could see an open contest where both teams may capitalize on defensive vulnerabilities. Expect a lively match as Kiryat Shmona seeks to break their losing streak against a Hapoel side keen to maintain momentum.