Maccabi Ahi Nazareth FC is favored to win against Hapoel Ironi Karmiel due to their home advantage at Ilut Stadium and stronger recent form in Liga Alef North, despite a heavy 1-8 loss in the State Cup on December 27, 2025. Current odds list Maccabi Ahi Nazareth at 1.75 with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports, while Hapoel Ironi Karmiel stands at 4.20, reflecting their mid-table position and away struggles.

The match starts at 10:40 AM UTC on January 2, 2026, which corresponds to 12:40 PM local time in Israel (UTC+2). This timing places it in the morning slot for Liga Alef fixtures, allowing fans to attend post-holiday.

The game will be held at Ilut Stadium in Nazareth, Israel, the home venue for Maccabi Ahi Nazareth FC with a capacity of 4,932 seats. The stadium offers a compact, intimate atmosphere ideal for Liga Alef North matches, supporting the hosts' strong home record this season.

Maccabi Ahi Nazareth FC is predicted to secure a 2-0 victory, backed by moneyline odds of 1.75 on DexWin and their solid defensive record at home, conceding just 0.8 goals per game in recent Liga Alef outings. Hapoel Ironi Karmiel's poor away form, with only 1 win in their last 5 road games, supports the under 2.5 goals bet at 1.90 odds.

In head-to-head records, Maccabi Ahi Nazareth FC leads with 4 wins in the last 6 meetings against Hapoel Ironi Karmiel, including a 2-1 home victory earlier this season. Matches average 2.3 goals, with Maccabi unbeaten in the last 3 encounters at Ilut Stadium.