There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Hapoel Nazareth Illit leading Hapoel Afula by 14 points.
- Hapoel Nazareth Illit has the most scored goals (23) in Liga Leumit
- Hapoel Afula have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Nazareth and Hapoel Afula.
Hapoel Nazareth Illit form and stats
Hapoel Nazareth Illit, who have the most scored goals (23) in Liga Leumit, are steadily winning Liga Leumit games and points here at Green Stadium. 4 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats is the summary from 8 games.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Nazareth, as their goalkeeper has completely shut out the opponents for 366 minutes in the Liga Leumit.
It's back home for Hapoel Nazareth Illit, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla away with the result 1-0. 0-0 away at Hapoel Umm al-Fahm before that.
The manager Y. Hohenboym will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Hapoel Rishon LeZion in only three days.
The Hapoel Nazareth Illit fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 10 in 8 matches. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Defensively Nazareth have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (3 in 8 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Hapoel Afula form and stats
Hapoel Afula have only collected 5 points from their away games in the Liga Leumit, after 1-2-5 (8 played). Afula seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?
Hapoel Afula won their last game, 1-0 versus Hapoel Petah Tikva played at home. Prior to that match, a home win 2-0 against Hapoel Kfar Shalem.
There's been a serious shortage of goals from Afula's away games in the league this season with only 4 goals from 8 matches. 9 goals have been conceded by Afula in these games.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Hapoel Afula - Nazareth 3-4. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: five wins for Nazareth, three draws and two wins for Hapoel Afula. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: five games.Top Goalscorers
  O. Checkol 4 goals | M. Lima Cruz 4 goals | W. Habiballa 3 goals |
Hapoel Nazareth Illit missing players
Hapoel Afula missing players
| Hapoel Nazareth Illit | Hapoel Afula | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 24 | 10 | 6 | Scored | S | 1 | 4 | 16 |
| 10 | 3 | 1 | Conceded | C | 2 | 9 | 17 |
| 75% | 62% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 44% | 38% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 50% | 56% |
| 38% | 25% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 12% | 19% |
| 19% | 12% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 19% | 12% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 38% | 38% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 38% | 31% |
| 56% | 62% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 31% |
| 31% | 38% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 50% | 38% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.1 | 2.4 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| 4.1 | 3.8 | 7.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 2 | 2.2 |
| 37% | 33% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 25% | 44% |
- Hapoel Afula have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Hapoel Afula haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Hapoel Nazareth Illit has the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Liga Leumit
- Hapoel Nazareth Illit has the most scored goals (23) in Liga Leumit
- Hapoel Nazareth Illit has the the best goal difference (+13) in Liga Leumit
- Hapoel Nazareth Illit have not yet lost a game at home.
- Hapoel Nazareth Illit have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Hapoel Nazareth Illit have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Hapoel Afula have scored away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Hapoel Nazareth Illit | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | Hapoel Iksal | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 25 |
| 4 | Hapoel Katamon | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 24 |
| 5 | Hapoel Ramat Gan | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 24 |
| 6 | Hapoel Ramat HaSharon | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
| 7 | Sektzia Nes Tziona | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 23 |
| 8 | Hapoel Rishon LeZion | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 21 |
| 9 | Hapoel Acre | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 20 |
| 10 | Hapoel Umm al-Fahm | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 20 |
| 11 | Maccabi Ahi Nazareth | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 18 |
| 12 | Hapoel Ra'anana | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
| 13 | Hapoel Afula | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -2 | 15 |
| 14 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -9 | 13 |
| 15 | Kafr Qasim | 15 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -11 | 11 |
| 16 | Hapoel Kfar Shalem | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14 | -19 | 6 |