Hapoel Kfar Saba vs Hapoel Kfar Shalem Prediction & Betting Tips (2 March)

Hapoel Kfar Saba welcome Hapoel Kfar Shalem to Levita Stadium in a Liga Leumit clash that feels like a meeting of two sides quietly building momentum rather than runaway contenders. The hosts have been grinding through a mixed winter, with a run of draws and narrow defeats that kept them hovering around mid‑table but still within touching distance of the playoff conversation. Shalem, for their part, have stitched together a more positive sequence, combining disciplined defending with sharp transitions, which has nudged them slightly higher in the standings and added a layer of intrigue to this fixture.

Over the past couple of months, Kfar Saba’s story has largely been about resilience. They have had to react to tight games where a single moment decided the outcome, and their recent league schedule has been packed with opponents also fighting for positioning in the middle of the table. The coaching staff have leaned on a stable defensive core while experimenting with different attacking combinations, hoping to turn territorial control into more consistent end product. That search for balance, especially at home, is central to how they approach this meeting with Shalem.

Hapoel Kfar Shalem arrive with a slightly different energy, buoyed by a sequence that includes wins and hard‑earned draws against fellow promotion hopefuls. Their recent league calendar has tested their depth and mentality, yet they have generally responded with compact performances and timely goals. In the last two months they have shown they can manage games away from home, slowing the tempo when needed and then springing forward through their wide players. That blend of pragmatism and ambition makes them a dangerous visitor, particularly against a Kfar Saba side still searching for a truly convincing ninety‑minute display.

When you look back at Kfar Saba’s recent outings against M. Herzliya, Hapoel Raanana and Hapoel Afula, as well as Shalem’s January meetings with Raanana, Afula and Bnei Yehuda, you get the sense that both teams are accustomed to tight margins and late swings in momentum. Those patterns point toward another finely balanced contest, one where home advantage and slightly greater creativity in the final third could tilt things Kfar Saba’s way. With that in mind, a narrow home victory feels the most plausible outcome, and a 2-1, 2-1, 2-1 or 2-1 scoreline fits neatly with how both sides have been play