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Hapoel Kfar Shalem vs Kiryat Yam SC Prediction— Israel - Liga Leumit
Matchday 3 ·Sunday, August 30, 2026, 16:00
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 3.1 puts the goal expectation above the line. Model probability 59.7% vs bookmaker-implied 58.8% — a real, if thin, edge.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
Correct score prediction
A 41% / xG 1.5-1.6 / O2.5 60% / BTTS 60%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.1 xG → O2.5 PROB 59.7% · O3.5 PROB 36.7%
Form & verdict
HAPOEL KFAR SHALEM · PPG 1.72
KIRYAT YAM SC · PPG 1.71
xG gap -0.09 - no reliable favorite, elevated draw risk
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Hapoel Kfar Shalem face Kiryat Yam SC in Israel - Liga Leumit on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Hapoel Kfar Shalem a 35% chance, the draw 24% and Kiryat Yam SC 41%, so Kiryat Yam SC are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.5 for Hapoel Kfar Shalem and 1.6 for Kiryat Yam SC (3.1 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 60% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 60% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Hapoel Kfar Shalem are averaging 1.72 points per game versus 1.71 for Kiryat Yam SC. The best value bet our model finds is H/O25, with an expected value of +5.3%. This match finished 3-2.