Maccabi Ironi Ashdod vs. Hapoel Kfar Shalem

Hapoel Kfar Shalem is in third place in the Israel Liga ALEF standings anchored by a strong defense (14 goals allowed in 16 matches). That defense is tied for the fourth-best in the 18-team South Division. Hapoel Kfar Shalem has surrendered just one goal in its last eight road games and 18 of their last 27 road games have sailed UNDER 2.5 goals. Maccabi Ironi Ashdod has home field and prefers a defensive approach getting outscored 20-17 in 16 matches. That offense is the fifth-worst in the South Division. Seven of their last nine have gone UNDER 2.5 goals. Hapoel Kfar Shalem won the last meetings between these squads, 2-0, and this shapes up as another game with more defense than offense. Take Maccabi Ironi Ashdod/Hapoel Kfar Shalem UNDER the total.