A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 4th and 12th place in the table will show on the pitch.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Hapoel Rishon LeZion form and stats
OK but not perfect. That could be the conclusion for Hapoel Rishon LeZion's two home games in the Liga Leumit so far this season, having collected 4 points here at Haberfeld Stadium.
The fans are hoping that Hapoel Rishon LeZion will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 2-3 away loss in the Liga Leumit game against Maccabi Ahi Nazareth (placed 9th). Before that match, a win away at Hapoel Nazareth Illit.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Hapoel Rishon LeZion have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found ten matches with the results: Won 4 Drawn 5 Lost 1.
There will be little rest for Hapoel Rishon LeZion after this match as they are travelling to Hapoel Ramat Gan for a Liga Leumit game in only four days.
At Haberfeld Stadium, Hapoel Rishon LeZion has the goal stats of 2-1 (for/against) from 2 league fixtures.
3. Liga: Series 5 match previews and predictions
- All of Bnei Sakhnin's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Bnei Sakhnin have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Bnei Sakhnin have scored in all their matches so far.
- Bnei Sakhnin have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Bnei Sakhnin haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Hapoel Rishon LeZion have not yet lost a game at home.
- Hapoel Rishon LeZion have scored in all their matches so far.
- Hapoel Rishon LeZion have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Hapoel Rishon LeZion haven’t played a single 0-0 game.