Home side Hapoel Rishon LeZion are going through a rough patch, having lost most of their recent games and looking low on confidence. Hapoel Afula, on the other hand, are in much better shape - they haven't lost any of their last five matches, picking up a couple of wins and some draws along the way.

When these two teams meet, goals often flow, with several of their past meetings ending level or with plenty of scoring. Given Afula's strong form compared to Rishon LeZion's struggles, Afula look the more likely side to come out on top here, though a tight, drawn game is also quite possible between these familiar opponents.