Looking to make some smart bets on the Liga Leumit clash between Hapoel Rishon LeZion and Hapoel Nazareth Illit? We’ve got you covered! The match kicks off on March 17, 2025, at 17:00 UTC at Haberfeld Stadium, and we’ve crunched the numbers to bring you the best insights.
Looking to make some smart bets on the Liga Leumit clash between Hapoel Rishon LeZion and Hapoel Nazareth Illit? We’ve got you covered! The match kicks off on March 17, 2025, at 17:00 UTC at Haberfeld Stadium, and we’ve crunched the numbers to bring you the best insights.

Let’s start with the odds: A home win is priced at 1.82, a draw at 3.5, and an away win at 3.86. While Rishon LeZion is the slight favorite, our AI sees value in backing the underdog, predicting an away win (2) with a trust level of 1.5/10. Not the most confident call, but hey, surprises happen in football!

Now, let’s talk goals. If you’re expecting a goal-fest, you might want to reconsider. Our AI strongly recommends Under 3.5 goals (odds: 1.33, trust level: 5.0/10). Why? Well, only 24.7% of Liga Leumit matches exceed 3.5 goals, and both teams tend to play tight games. In fact, our AI predicts a 1-0 win for Hapoel Nazareth Illit, with a goalless first half (0:0 HT).

Looking at recent form, these teams have history. In their last head-to-head meeting on April 8, 2024, Hapoel Nazareth Illit edged out a 1-0 win. Rishon LeZion, however, pulled off a surprise away win against Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa on April 12, 2024, despite being priced at 5.15. Meanwhile, Nazareth Illit once stunned Maccabi Haifa in 2022 with a 1:1 draw at massive 17.0 odds—so they know how to cause an upset!

Statistically, home teams win 40.9% of Liga Leumit matches, while away sides take 33.0%. Draws happen in 26.2% of games, so don’t rule out a stalemate. Also, both teams score in just 47.1% of matches, which supports our low-scoring prediction.

So, what's the best bet? Under 3.5 goals looks like the safest play. If you're feeling bold, you could take a punt on the away win at 3.86 odds, but keep expectations in check! Whatever you decide, bet smart and may the odds be ever in your favor!