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Hapoel Petah Tikva welcome Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Saturday, Dec 5 at 4:30 PM in a Premier League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 0 points split them in the table.
Hapoel Petah Tikva come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona are struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form.
Despite playing at home, Hapoel Petah Tikva face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Hapoel Petah Tikva won 4–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Hapoel Petah Tikva a slight edge, but Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.