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Hapoel Arad vs Hapoel Ashdod Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 13-11-2026
Nov 1311:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Hapoel Arad 30-31 Hapoel Ashdod
Hapoel AradDrawHapoel Ashdod
Hapoel Arad hosts Hapoel Ashdod in Division 1 on 13 November in a match that pits two sides separated by just two points in the table. Arad sit eighth with 6 points from six games, while Ashdod occupy fourth with 8 points from seven. Both teams have won three games apiece, but Ashdod's superior goal difference and recent output suggest they carry momentum into this fixture.
Team form
Hapoel Arad
Arad have won two of their last five, most recently beating MK Beer Sheva 30-28 away on 30 October. However, their form is inconsistent: they lost heavily to Maccabi Le Zion 27-38 at home just before that victory, and fell 30-31 to Hapoel Kiriyat in their previous home game. Over the five-game stretch they have scored 29.6 goals per game but conceded 30.4, indicating a defensive vulnerability that has cost them points. The attack functions adequately when clicking, but the backline remains a concern.
Hapoel Ashdod
Ashdod have been more prolific and stable. They scored 42 goals in a dominant 42-26 home win over Nes Tziona on 28 October and have averaged 33.8 goals across their last five matches—a clear attacking advantage over Arad's 29.6. They conceded 30.2 per game over the same period, marginally better than their hosts. Their only weakness is inconsistency: they lost 31-36 away at Hapoel Le Zion and 26-29 at Maccabi Avishai Motzkin, suggesting they struggle on the road against organised defences. This trip to Arad will test that vulnerability.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record, so there is no historical pattern to draw upon. Both teams enter this fixture without the benefit of prior tactical knowledge of each other.
Key factors
Ashdod's attacking efficiency is the standout metric: they have generated 4.2 more goals per game than Arad over recent form. Arad's defensive frailty—conceding 30.4 per game—is a structural problem that Ashdod's potent offence is well-positioned to exploit. Conversely, Arad's home advantage and the fact that Ashdod have shown vulnerability away from home offer the hosts a realistic path to a result. The match will likely turn on whether Arad can tighten their defence or whether Ashdod's attack overwhelms them. Neither side possesses the dominance to settle this decisively.
Prediction
Ashdod hold a slight edge despite playing away. Their superior recent scoring rate and marginally better defensive record give them a narrow advantage over an Arad side that, while competitive at home, has shown defensive lapses. The expected goal balance favours Ashdod marginally, and their four wins in seven games represent a more convincing record than Arad's three in six. However, Arad's home ground and Ashdod's occasional away-day struggles keep this competitive. A close, tight contest is the most likely outcome.
Hapoel Ashdod are marginally more likely to take the points, but only just. Expect a tight match where Ashdod's attacking prowess is tested against Arad's home resilience. The narrow margin between the sides and Ashdod's away-day inconsistency mean this is far from a foregone conclusion, but the visitors' superior recent form gives them the slight favourite tag.
Match info
Tournaments:
Division 1(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Hapoel Arad
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Hapoel Ashdod
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maccabi Le Zion | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  MK Holon | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 |  Hapoel Le Zion | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 |  Hapoel Ashdod | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 |  Ramat Hasharon | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 |  Bnei Herzliya | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 7 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 |  Hapoel Arad | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 9 |  Maccabi Avishai Motzkin | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 10 |  Hapoel Kiriyat | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 11 |  Nes Tziona | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 12 |  Rehovot | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 13 |  MK Beer Sheva | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
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