Ironi Tiberias vs Maccabi Netanya - Ligat ha'Al Match

Ironi Tiberias vs Maccabi Netanya Preview: Ligat ha'Al Clash

Ironi Tiberias will host Maccabi Netanya at Tiberias Municipal Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 19:30 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Ligat ha'Al encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.

Current Form & Recent Results

Ironi Tiberias head into this game in strong form, collecting 2 wins from their last 3 outings.

Maccabi Netanya have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 3 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.

Head-to-Head Record

Maccabi Netanya have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 2 of the last 4 encounters compared to Ironi Tiberias's 1 win. With 1 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.

Expected Tactics & Formations

Ironi Tiberias are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Maccabi Netanya will likely deploy a 5-4-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.

Match Officials

Dekel Tzino will be the referee for this fixture.

Match Prediction & Analysis

With home advantage and strong recent form, Ironi Tiberias will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Maccabi Netanya cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.

Key Facts

• Kick-off: Saturday, January 3, 2026, 19:30 UTC
• Venue: Tiberias Municipal Stadium
• Competition: Ligat ha'Al
• Ironi Tiberias Position: 9th (21 pts)
• Maccabi Netanya Position: 8th (23 pts)
• H2H Record (Last 4): Ironi Tiberias 1W - 1D - 2W Maccabi Netanya
• Referee: Dekel Tzino