National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Tzeirei Kafr Kanna or Hapoel Ironi Karmiel that keep their silverware dream alive.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Tzeirei Kafr Kanna form and stats
Last season their State Cup adventure ended in the 2nd round.A nice win for Tzeirei Kafr Kanna last time playing, versus MS Tira. That was also a home game and the match ended 4-0. As mentioned above, Tzeirei "killed" MS Tira in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
The spoils were shared after 90 minutes before that, a Liga Alef home game that ended 1-1 versus Hapoel Bnei Zalafa.There will be little rest for Tzeirei Kafr Kanna after this match as they are travelling to Maccabi Ironi Tamra for a Liga Alef game in only two days.
Hapoel Ironi Karmiel form and stats
Two away matches in a row for Hapoel Ironi Karmiel, whose coach could celebrate last time after the win against Maccabi Ahva Sha'ab. As mentioned above, Karmiel was the only team on the pitch versus Maccabi Ahva Sha'ab in their previous game, winning 5-0. This could be a tougher task.
Prior to that match, a home win 3-2 against Maccabi Ironi Yafia in the Liga Bet - North A.A quick return to home after this game, as Hapoel Ironi Karmiel are hosting Maccabi B. Jadeidi-Makr in the Liga Bet - North A only four days away.
Head 2 Head
The 4 most recent fixtures featuring these opponents have all finished as Tzeirei victories. More of the same or streak broken?Tzeirei Kafr Kanna missing players
Hapoel Ironi Karmiel missing players
| Tzeirei Kafr Kanna | Hapoel Ironi Karmiel | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 5 | Won | W | 9 | 15 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | ||
| 9 | 5 | Lost | L | 4 | 7 | ||
| 61 | 23 | Scored | S | 27 | 47 | ||
| 40 | 20 | Conceded | C | 15 | 24 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | ||
| 88% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 79% | 72% | ||
| 76% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 64% | 56% | ||
| 56% | 58% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 36% | 32% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 21% | 24% | ||
| 68% | 58% | BTTS | BTTS | 36% | 36% | ||
| 20% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 40% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 29% | 32% | ||
| 4.8 | 4.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 6.2 | ||
| 4.2 | 4.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 1 | 3.6 | ||
| 1.7 | 1.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.2 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 9.6 | 9.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 18 | 11.8 | ||
| 4.8 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 7 | 4.6 | ||
| 38% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 57% | 39% | ||
| 9.2 | 9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 4 | 10.6 | ||
| 4.1 | 3.9 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3 | 4 | ||
