Hapoel Ramat Gan welcome Bnei Sakhnin on Saturday, Jan 9 at 7:00 PM in a Premier League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Hapoel Ramat Gan come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Bnei Sakhnin, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Hapoel Ramat Gan head into this on the back of a defeat, while Bnei Sakhnin arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Hapoel Ramat Gan face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Bnei Sakhnin have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Hapoel Ramat Gan won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Hapoel Ramat Gan a slight edge, but Bnei Sakhnin are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.