On 09.05.2026, the football world will be watching Maccabi Bnei Raina and Ironi Kiryat Shmona compete in the Israel Premier League. Both teams are equally matched, making the upcoming game a highlight of the season. Our in-depth analysis focuses on the strategies, key players, and recent performances of Maccabi Bnei Raina and Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Make sure to review our prediction—it’s crafted to enhance your understanding of the game dynamics and could be the key to making a successful bet on either Maccabi Bnei Raina or Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | |||||||
| 1 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 26 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 58/25 | 59 |
| 2 | Beitar Jerusalem | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 61/29 | 57 |
| 3 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 55/32 | 49 |
| 4 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 46/26 | 49 |
| 5 | Maccabi Haifa | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 50/28 | 42 |
| 6 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 41/36 | 37 |
| 7 | Maccabi Netanya | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 45/55 | 35 |
| 8 | Bnei Sakhnin | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 27/35 | 32 |
| 9 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 37/46 | 27 |
| 10 | Hapoel Haifa | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 31/44 | 25 |
| 11 | Ashdod | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 32/50 | 23 |
| 12 | Hapoel Katamon | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 22/37 | 21 |
| 13 | Ironi Tiberias | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 32/52 | 18 |
| 14 | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 26 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 17/59 | 12 |
| Premier League , Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | Maccabi Netanya | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 51/57 | 44 |
| 2 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 43/49 | 36 |
| 3 | Bnei Sakhnin | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 28/41 | 34 |
| 4 | Ironi Tiberias | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 38/53 | 27 |
| 5 | Hapoel Haifa | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 34/50 | 27 |
| 6 | Hapoel Katamon | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 24/41 | 25 |
| 7 | Ashdod | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 35/58 | 25 |
| 8 | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 30 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 24/63 | 21 |
Key Player Statistics: Maccabi Bnei Raina vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona
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x 8 x 10 x 8Maccabi Bnei Raina vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Bnei Raina | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 30.12.2025 | 3-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 13.09.2025 | 3-1 |
| Toto Cup Ligat Al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 30.07.2025 | 1-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 29.03.2025 | 0-3 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 25.01.2025 | 0-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Bnei Raina | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 19.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| Toto Cup Ligat Al | Maccabi Bnei Raina | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 11.08.2024 | 2-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Bnei Raina | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 29.04.2023 | 1-3 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Bnei Raina | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 08.01.2023 | 0-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 11.09.2022 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat Ha'al | Bnei Sakhnin | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 04.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Bnei Raina | Hapoel Katamon | 29.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ashdod | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Haifa | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 18.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Bnei Sakhnin | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 11.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Bnei Raina | Hapoel Katamon | 04.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Tiberias | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 21.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Bnei Raina | Maccabi Netanya | 14.02.2026 | 0-4 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Maccabi Bnei Raina | 09.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| State Cup | Maccabi Bnei Raina | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 04.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Hapoel Haifa | 03.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Maccabi Netanya | 29.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Tiberias | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 26.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Hapoel Katamon | 19.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Haifa | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 12.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Bnei Sakhnin | 04.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Hapoel Katamon | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 21.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Ironi Tiberias | 14.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Maccabi Netanya | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 07.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligat Ha'al | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 02.02.2026 | 1-4 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Maccabi Bnei Raina VS Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Maccabi Bnei Raina vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Maccabi Bnei Raina vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona
There's a real story brewing in the Israel Premier League, and this one has some serious edge to it. Maccabi Bnei Raina host Ironi Kiryat Shmona in what looks like a mismatch on paper — but the head-to-head record tells a very different tale.
Kiryat Shmona sit second in the table with 36 points from 30 games. Bnei Raina are eighth with just 18 points from 29. The gap is enormous. But don't let those standings fool you into thinking this will be a stroll for the visitors.
Here's what you need to watch for. This exact fixture — Bnei Raina at home to Kiryat Shmona — ended 3-1 back in December. The hosts absolutely dominated that day. And in fact, Bnei Raina have won three of their last four home meetings in this rivalry. That's not a coincidence. Something about playing at home lifts this side when Kiryat Shmona come to town.
The surprising stat that most casual observers will completely miss? Kiryat Shmona have conceded 49 league goals this season. That's the worst defensive record among the top half of the table by a significant margin. For a team sitting second, that's a glaring weakness. Bnei Raina's attacking threat is limited — only 22 goals scored all season — but if any team can find joy against Kiryat Shmona's backline, it's a motivated home side with nothing to lose.
On the other side, Kiryat Shmona's Peruvian striker A. Ugarriza is the man to watch. Ten league goals from 28 appearances makes him the most dangerous player on the pitch by some distance. If he gets service early, this could be settled before half-time. His teammate Y. Mordechai is also worth monitoring — five goals and seven yellow cards in 30 games tells you he plays on the edge.
Speaking of cards — S. Ben-David leads Kiryat Shmona with ten yellows already. That's a booking waiting to happen, and the cards market here looks genuinely interesting. I'd back Kiryat Shmona to pick up at least two bookings in this one.
For betting purposes, Kiryat Shmona at 1.88 feels tight given how this rivalry actually plays out. The draw at 3.35 has real value. Both teams to score also looks very tempting given Kiryat Shmona's defensive frailty and that recent 3-1 result in this fixture.
My prediction? Kiryat Shmona win 2-1, but this will be far more uncomfortable than the odds suggest. Ugarriza gets on the scoresheet, Bnei Raina make it a proper fight, and the bookings pile up from the first whistle. Set your alarm. This one is worth every minute.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdallah Jaber | Palestine | 33 | Defender | 175 cm | 72 kg |
| J. Pius | Nigeria | 30 | Defender | 193 cm | 78 kg |
| M. Stevanović | Serbia | 30 | Defender | 180 cm | 80 kg |
| A. Habashi | Israel | 31 | Defender | 182 cm | n/a |
| R. Shukrani | Israel | 35 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Fadida | Israel | 29 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 64 kg |
| A. Sefer | Romania | 26 | Attacker | 183 | 70 |
| E. Khutaba | Israel | 38 | Defender | 177 cm | n/a |
| F. Abu Akel | Israel | 29 | Midfielder | 177 cm | n/a |
| G. Amos | Israel | 37 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | 81 kg |
| M. Shaker | Israel | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Pejić | Serbia | 26 | Midfielder | 190 cm | 78 kg |
| N. Shedo | Israel | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Kanani | Israel | 24 | n/a | n/a | |
| C. Mondzenga | Congo | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Aiham Mater | Israel | 19 | n/a | n/a | |
| E. Banda | Zambia | 28 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Ljubisavljević | Serbia | 29 | Defender | 190 cm | 82 kg |
| A. Limbombe | Belgium | 31 | Attacker | 177 | 72 |
| A. Ugarriza | Peru | 29 | Attacker | 184 cm | 82 kg |
| Cristian Jesús Martínez | Panama | 29 | Midfielder | 170 | 79 |
| Daniel | Brazil | 31 | Goalkeeper | 193 cm | n/a |
| S. Ben-David | Israel | 28 | Defender | 183 cm | n/a |
| M. Zalmanovich | Israel | 31 | Goalkeeper | 185 cm | n/a |
| O. Benbenishti | Israel | 25 | Defender | 194 cm | n/a |
| I. Vaier | Israel | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Darwish | Israel | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Avraham | Israel | 30 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| A. Shirdatzki | Israel | 24 | Midfielder | 188 cm | n/a |
| S. Bangoura | Guinea | 24 | Midfielder | 169 cm | n/a |
| Y. Mordechai | Israel | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Abu Rumi | Israel | 22 | Attacker | 184 cm | n/a |
| B. Shaheen | Israel | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Shnaper | Israel | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Al Halabi | Israel | 21 | n/a | n/a | |
| Y. Malka | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
| H. Goldenberg | Israel | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Maccabi Bnei Raina vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona match odds
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