Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa has had a rough run lately, losing three of their last five games, though they did pick up two wins along the way. Ashdod have been steadier, with two wins, two losses and a draw in their recent matches, so they come in looking a bit more settled. Their only meeting this season was tight, with Ashdod edging it by a single goal.

Overall the two teams look fairly evenly matched, and the recent games suggest a close, cagey contest rather than a high-scoring one. On balance, Ashdod's slightly better form gives them the edge, but a draw is also a very real possibility.