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Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs MS Ashdod predictions, May 18, 2026

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On May 18, 2026, Ironi Kiryat Shmona will host MS Ashdod in a pivotal match in the Israeli Ligat haAl. As both teams look to secure essential points, recent form heavily favors the home side. Ironi Kiryat Shmona comes into this fixture with a strong performance record, winning three of their last five matches. Their tactical approach has varied, displaying resilience in defense and opportunistic attacking play.

In contrast, MS Ashdod is struggling to find their footing, having not won any of their last five encounters. Their recent lack of form indicates potential issues in both offensive execution and defensive organization, making it difficult to gain momentum in matches. This season has seen them struggle against compact defenses, which could be problematic against Kiryat Shmona’s structured backline.

With bookmakers favoring Ironi Kiryat Shmona at odds of 2.5 compared to MS Ashdod’s 2.69, the probabilities suggest a closely contested encounter, with home victory at 38.4%, a draw at 27.2%, and an away win at 33.8%. While recent form significantly tilts expectations towards the hosts, the unpredictable nature of football means that all outcomes remain possible.

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Ironi Kiryat Shmona
38%		 Draw
27.8%		 Ashdod
34.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.43 3.37 2.81
2.45 3.3 2.62
2.4 3.34 2.75
2.5 3.35 2.69

Latest Results

13.05.26 Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin – Ironi Kiryat Shmona – 0:4
09.05.26 Maccabi Bnei Raina – Ironi Kiryat Shmona – 1:1
03.05.26 Ironi Kiryat Shmona – Hapoel Haifa FC – 2:0
29.04.26 Ironi Kiryat Shmona – Maccabi Netanya – 1:0
26.04.26 Ironi Tiberias – Ironi Kiryat Shmona – 2:0		 13.05.26 MS Ashdod – Hapoel Jerusalem – 0:1
10.05.26 Hapoel Haifa FC – MS Ashdod – 1:0
03.05.26 MS Ashdod – Ironi Tiberias – 0:3
28.04.26 Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin – MS Ashdod – 1:1
25.04.26 MS Ashdod – Maccabi Bnei Raina – 1:2

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ironi Kiryat Shmona won 2.
  • Ironi Kiryat Shmona is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Ashdod has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ironi Kiryat Shmona won 10 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 36:22. (average 1.8:1.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ironi Kiryat Shmona won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 17:7. (average 1.7:0.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    11.01.26 MS Ashdod – Ironi Kiryat Shmona – 2:5
    27.09.25 Ironi Kiryat Shmona – MS Ashdod – 1:2
    10.05.25 MS Ashdod – Ironi Kiryat Shmona – 4:2
    22.12.24 Ironi Kiryat Shmona – MS Ashdod – 3:2
    31.08.24 MS Ashdod – Ironi Kiryat Shmona – 2:1

    Standings

    Championship Group

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 H. Beer Sheva 33 22 7 4 71:31 40 73
    2 Beitar Jerusalem 33 21 8 4 75:38 37 71
    3 Maccabi Tel Aviv 33 19 8 6 67:38 29 65
    4 Hapoel Tel Aviv 33 18 7 8 53:28 25 59
    5 Maccabi Haifa 33 13 9 11 56:43 13 48
    6 Hapoel Petah Tikva 33 9 10 14 45:54 -9 37

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