Maccabi Tel Aviv FC vs Kiryat Shmona FC Prediction: Tel Aviv will bounce back to winning ways

The 9th round of the Israeli Premier League is upon us and Maccabi Tel Aviv will be aiming at bouncing back to winning ways after that dreadful defeat to Beitar Jerusalem in their most recent league game. Kiryat Shmona finally got their second win of the season in their last league game against Sakhnin. We envisage a win for Tel Aviv. Please see the carefully prepared tips. 

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC (1st)

Form in the League: LWWDW

In a shocking turn of events, Maccabi Tel Aviv finally suffered their first defeat of the season after 8 games in the league. This 3-1 defeat came at the hands of Beitar Jerusalem in their most recent league game and the worst part was that Maccabi Tel Aviv got the first goal ofꦦ the game. However, Maccabi Tel Aviv is still top of the league with 3 points away from their closest rivals Maccabi Haifa. They have an overall league statistics of 6 wins, a draw, and a loss from the 8 league games played. Their Europa League campaign is off to a bad start as they’ve lost two of the games played. 

Kiryat Shmona FC (12th)

Form in the League: WLDLL

Kiryat Shmona finally secured their second win of the season and it came in their most recent league game against Bnei Sakhnin. They are currently 12th placed in the leag⛦ue table with 2 wins a draw and 5 losses from the 7 games played. They might be edging towards another league defeat as they prepare to take on Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 20 meetings produced 15 wins for Maccabi Tel Aviv, 2 wins for Kiryat Shmona, and 2 draws. 

Expert Betting Tips

Maccabi Tel Aviv is in sensational form with only a defeat in the league this season. Maccabi Tel Aviv have not also suffered a loss against Kiryat Shmona in their last 6 meetings and they’ll most likely get another win against Kiryat Shmona on Saturday. Our prediction is a win or draw and a total of over 1.5 goals for Maccabi Tel Aviv. There have been goals from both teams in 5 of their last 5 meetings. Please see some of their head-to-head stats below;