Hapoel Ramat Gan - Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion prediction 20 May 2026

Our Hapoel Ramat Gan vs Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion prediction for the Liga Leumit match on May 20, 2026, gives Hapoel Ramat Gan a 70% win probability. The home side is the clear favorite based on form, league position, and head-to-head record.

Team Form

Hapoel Ramat Gan come into this match unbeaten in their last five outings (W3 D2). Their most recent results include a 1-1 draw at Hapoel Kfar Saba on May 25, a 2-1 home win over Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion on May 20, a 2-1 victory against Hapoel Kfar Shalem on May 15, a 3-0 away win at Maccabi Herzliya on May 8, and a 1-1 home draw with Maccabi Petah Tikva on May 5.

Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion, by contrast, have lost all of their last five matches. They were beaten 2-6 at home by Hapoel Kfar Shalem on May 25, lost 1-2 at Hapoel Ramat Gan on May 20, fell 1-2 at home to Maccabi Herzliya on May 15, lost 0-2 at Maccabi Petah Tikva on May 11, and suffered a 1-2 home defeat to MSK Kiryat Yam on May 5.

Head-to-Head Record

In the overall head-to-head record, Hapoel Ramat Gan have won 12 times, Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion have 10 wins, and 10 matches have ended in a draw. The last four meetings before this fixture show a mixed picture: on February 27, 2026, Hapoel Ramat Gan lost 1-2 at home; on October 24, 2025, Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion won 4-1 at home; on April 4, 2025, Hapoel Ramat Gan won 2-0 away; and on February 14, 2025, the teams played out a 0-0 draw.

League Table Positions

Hapoel Ramat Gan sit 2nd in the Liga Leumit table with 64 points from 37 matches (18 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses). They have scored 59 goals and conceded 41. At home, they rank 2nd with a record of 9 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses. Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion are 10th with 49 points (13 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses), having scored 50 and conceded 54. The 15-point gap and contrasting home/away form underline the gulf between the sides.

Win Probability: Hapoel Ramat Gan or Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion?

Based on the available data, Hapoel Ramat Gan has a 70% chance of winning, the draw is at 20%, and Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion has a 10% chance. This assessment reflects the home team's strong unbeaten run, their 2nd-place standing, and the visitors' five-match losing streak. The head-to-head history is relatively balanced, but current form heavily favors Hapoel Ramat Gan.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers' odds for this fixture are not currently available. However, based on the stats, Hapoel Ramat Gan are the clear favorite to win. Our prediction is a home victory, with the most likely outcome being a low-scoring win for Hapoel Ramat Gan given their solid defensive record at home and the visitors' struggles in front of goal.