10th- against 7th place might not sound all that sexy. But: Here's the data that makes Hapoel Hadera - Ashdod (even) more entertaining!
- Hapoel Hadera have the fewest scored goals in the second half (5) in Ligat ha'Al
- Ashdod have scored at least twice as many goals away as Hapoel Hadera have scored home.
These are hectic days for the host team, as they were in action only three days ago in the State Cup. This match was also played here at Netanya Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Ashdod have had more rest.
Hapoel Hadera form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Ligat ha'Al this season. Hapoel Hadera have only managed 1 win, 4 draws and 2 losses from their games here at Netanya Stadium.
The Hapoel Hadera supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Bnei Sakhnin in State Cup and win 3-0.
Before that, Hapoel Hadera drew at home versus Maccabi Netanya.The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Hapoel Hadera here at Netanya Stadium in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (4 from 7 games). 7 goals have been conceded.
Ashdod form and stats
As the visiting team in Ligat ha'Al matches, Ashdod have produced an overall stat of 4-1-3 so far.
Ashdod have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper Yoav Pini Gerafi. It's been 181 minutes since they last conceded in Ligat ha'Al.
It's the second away game in a row for Ashdod, but there's smiles all around after the 2-0 victory versus Beitar Jerusalem (placed 11th) in the Ligat ha'Al last time out.
Prior to that match, a home win 3-0 against Hapoel Nazareth Illit.The visiting Ashdod have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 9 goals from 8 games. It's not easy to score on Ashdod as they have only conceded 7 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
The participants have faced each other previously this season, with the final score Ashdod - Hapoel Hadera 1-2 registered in the official records. Hadera-Ashdod H2H statistics last nine meetings regardless of arena: Hapoel Hadera five wins, Ashdod one win, three draws. five of these nine matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  S. Gozlan 5 goals |   O. Bilu 4 goals | M. Kna'an 3 goals |
Hapoel Hadera missing players
Ashdod missing players
| Hapoel Hadera | Ashdod | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 7 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 13 | 4 | 3 | Scored | S | 3 | 9 | 20 |
| 19 | 7 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 7 | 21 |
| 76% | 57% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 65% | 57% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 75% | 76% |
| 41% | 43% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 25% | 41% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 18% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 41% | 43% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| 35% | 43% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 67% | 50% | 41% |
| 47% | 57% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 12% | 18% |
| 3.2 | 4.4 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.7 | 3.1 | 4.5 |
| 6.1 | 6.9 | 9.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6.6 | 6.6 | 6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.3 | 9.8 | 8.9 |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.3 | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| 25% | 19% | 75% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 19% | 30% | 41% |
| 10.5 | 9.4 | 16 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.7 | 9.2 | 7.2 |
| 3.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.3 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
- Ashdod have scored at least twice as many goals away as Hapoel Hadera have scored home.
- Ashdod have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Ashdod haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Hapoel Hadera have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Hapoel Hadera have the fewest points (7) at home in Ligat ha'Al
- Hapoel Hadera have the fewest scored goals (4) at home in Ligat ha'Al
- Hapoel Hadera have the fewest scored goals in the second half (5) in Ligat ha'Al
- Hapoel Hadera have won significantly more corners at home than 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 | Maccabi Haifa | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 33 | 41 |
| 2 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 40 |
| 3 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 29 |
| 4 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 28 |
| 5 | Bnei Sakhnin | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | -5 | 25 |
| 6 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 24 |
| 7 | Ashdod | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | -1 | 23 |
| 8 | Hapoel Haifa | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -2 | 22 |
| 9 | Maccabi Netanya | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 21 |
| 10 | Hapoel Hadera | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -6 | 20 |
| 11 | Beitar Jerusalem | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 11 | -4 | 16 |
| 12 | Hapoel Katamon | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -11 | 15 |
| 13 | Hapoel Nazareth Illit | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 18 | -19 | 13 |
| 14 | Maccabi Petah Tikva | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 11 | -12 | 10 |
